Waste less, feed more! We’re strengthening communities and creating a future where everyone has access to fresh, healthy produce. Visit foodforward.org to join the movement! How We Do It We collect fresh fruits and vegetables that would normally go to waste from backyard fruit trees, public orchards, farmers markets, and the downtown Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market. 100% of the produce we recover is donated to hunger relief agencies across 13 California counties, 7 adjacent states, and tribal lands. MISSION & VALUES FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAMS Why We Do It According to the NRDC, up to 40% of food in the United States is wasted. At the same time, one 5 California households lack adequate access to food. Food Forward presents a simple solution to this disparity by connecting surplus fresh fruits and vegetables with people experiencing food insecurity in our communities.