FRESHFARM MARKETS
Programs
Farmers Markets for Sustainable Agriculture
FARMERS MARKETS-THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND IMPROVES FOOD ACCESS AND EQUITY IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION. OPERATING PRODUCER-ONLY FARMERS MARKETS AND FARM STANDS CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES, FUEL LOCAL ECONOMIES, SERVE AS PLACE MAKERS AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPOTS, AND PROVIDE VITAL FOOD ACCESS POINTS AVAILABLE TO ALL. FRESHFARM IS THE LARGEST NETWORK OF PRODUCERONLYFARMERS MARKETS AND FARM STANDS IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA. THERE WERE 26 AND 27 MARKETS AND FARM STANDS AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023 RESPECTIVELY. THE MARKETS HOST A DIVERSE RANGE OF FOOD PRODUCERS FROM FOUR STATES (MD, PA, VA, AND WV) AND WASHINGTON, D.C., INCLUDING OVER 260 FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND FOOD ENTREPRENEURSWHO EITHER GROW, RAISE, AND/OR PRODUCE EVERY PRODUCT THAT THEY SELL. FRESHFARM ACTIVELY SEEKS PRODUCERS USING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND VISITS EACH APPLICANT'S PRODUCTION SITE TO VERIFY PRODUCTION METHODS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.6MFoodprints Education Program
FOODPRINTS - THIS SIGNATURE FOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM AIMS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN WHAT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES EAT THROUGH ENGAGING, ACADEMICALLY ALIGNED, HANDSON CULINARY AND GARDEN EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY LEADS PROGRAMMING IN TWENTY-ONE (21) WASHINGTON, D.C. PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SEVERAL EARLY CHILDCARE CENTERS, WITH THE MAJORITY IN UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE CITY - REACHING OVER 8,000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND OVER THREE HUNDRED (300) CHILDCARE FAMILIES. THROUGH FOODPRINTS, STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LEARN TO GROW, COOK, AND ENJOY FRESH, LOCAL, WHOLE FOODS.FOODPRINTS' TEACHERS BRING MATH, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES TO LIFE, AIMING TO IMPROVE THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM HEALTH OF OUR BODIES AND OUR ENVIRONMENT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3.8MNutrition Incentive Programs
FOOD ACCESS - OUR SUITE OF NUTRITION INCENTIVE PROGRAMS INCLUDES FRESHMATCH AND PRODUCE PLUS. FRESHMATCH PROVIDES A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR MATCH ON FEDERAL BENEFITS SPENT AT THE MARKET, THEREBY HELPING SHOPPERS TAKE HOME MORE FRESH AND NUTRITIOUS PRODUCE AND LOCAL FOODS AND CREATING NEW REVENUE STREAMS FOR LOCAL FARMERS AND FOODPRODUCERS. PRODUCE PLUS PROVIDES LOCALLY GROWN, FRESH PRODUCE TO WASHINGTON, D.C. RESIDENTS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD. PRODUCE PLUS OPERATES FROM JUNE THROUGH NOVEMBER ANNUALLY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.2M
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