Hunger Action Month

It’s estimated that 1 in 10 Americans—and 1 in 4 people living in Los Angeles County—face food insecurity, nutrition insecurity, or both.
This is unacceptable.

September is Hunger Action Month, and Food Forward’s consistent focus is to help ensure that everyone has access to healthy food.

We joined the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities to continue to increase the volume of fresh produce we recover and share with over 250 hunger relief organizations.

Food Forward’s historic milestone

As summer comes to an end, we’re looking back on a record-breaking season where July was the most prolific month in Food Forward history. In July alone we recovered over 10.5 million pounds through our three food recovery programs! This is $20 million worth of produce diverted to people facing food and nutrition insecurity, and the emissions prevented are the equivalent of taking over 2,000 cars off the road for a year.

By rescuing surplus fruits and vegetables, Food Forward is providing communities with the ingredients they need for healthier meals, more sustainable habits, and more resilience. This is especially essential as nutrition security is a critical element of individual and community health.

Every month is Hunger Action Month at Food Forward. We invite you to take action by signing up to volunteer,‌ donating produce‌ or funds,‌ and learning more about issues surrounding food justice and food insecurity on our blog and in our newsletters.

Minh H Phan

With Food Forward as her muse, artist Minh H Phan is exploring the food system at our Produce Pit Stop warehouse. Minh’s transformative art and culinary exhibition will display themes including humanity, ancestral knowledge, our food system, and abundance. Learn more about how you can get involved.

Artist in Residence

SUPPORT FROM ANTHEM BLUE CROSS FOUNDATION

Holistic approaches to health

Healthcare is more than just medicine and doctor’s visits—it’s embedded in our daily lives, from what we eat to our environments to our habits. In an effort to ensure that everyone has access to the foods they need to live healthier lives, we’re grateful for the support of the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation for Food Forward to continue to expand access to fresh fruits and vegetables for people throughout the region.

“We believe that food is medicine and increasing access to nutritious foods is one of the many steps we are taking to improve overall health and wellbeing of individuals and families throughout Southern California.”
- Dr. David Pryor, Medical Director, Anthem Blue Cross in California

NEW FROM OUR BLOG

Volunteers loading boxes onto a cart at a farmers market

Photo credit: Eron Rauch

Farmers markets and food access

Picture this: A bluegrass band is playing, neighbors are chatting, kids are snacking, and your basket is overflowing with seasonal produce. If you’ve ever visited farmers markets, you know that they are vibrant hubs for nutrition, culinary exploration, socializing, and small businesses to thrive. Learn how farmers markets promote health by providing resources like CalFresh benefit matching, while fostering local community in our latest blog post, How Farmers Markets Build Healthier and More Equitable Communities, by guest writer Mary Moon Hernandez from Food Access LA.

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Nutrition for all

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