Partnering with farmers to help feed communities
Feeding America is the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, working closely with farmers to rescue fresh, nutritious food that would otherwise go uneaten.
Together, we work to provide nourishing meals to communities across America.
Advocating for strong agricultural policies
Feeding America partners with farmers to advocate for stronger federal nutrition programs, ensuring that neighbors have access to the food they need year-round. By increasing funding for programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), we can support both farmers and communities, helping to create a resilient and sustainable food system.
Farmer spotlights
Farmers across the country are making a difference in their communities.
Gullah Farmers Cooperative
The Gullah Farmers Cooperative Association is transforming access to fresh, healthy food in rural South Carolina. In partnership with the Low Country Food Bank, they are creating wholesale markets to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to rural areas.
EverKrisp Vegetables
EverKrisp Vegetables farm manager, Mike Etchart, is dedicated to providing fresh, affordable produce to Arizona communities. Nearly all their green cabbage is locally distributed, reaching stores within two days of harvest. EverKrisp partners with St. Mary’s Food Bank to support local families.
Anne Lee's story
In 2019, Anne Lee and her family faced a downturn in the dairy industry and turned to a local food pantry for support. Now, as they are back on their feet, they are working on donating dairy products to the pantry that once supported them.
From farm to food bank
Feeding America works with farmers across the country to rescue food and ensure it reaches families facing hunger. Here's how the process works:
We collaborate with growers and agricultural partners to identify surplus or unharvested food that might otherwise go uneaten.
Through our network of food banks, we coordinate the transportation and storage of fresh produce, dairy, and proteins to get them where they’re needed most.
Food banks and partner agencies distribute the rescued food to local pantries, meal programs, and directly to neighbors, ensuring fresh food makes it to tables nationwide.
The impact of hunger and food rescue
Millions of people in the United States face food insecurity, but together, we can make a difference. Feeding America rescues billions of pounds of food each year to help nourish communities. Here's the impact:
47 million people in the United States are food insecure
4 billion pounds of food rescued anually by Feeding America
977 million pounds of food rescued from growers in 2024
Join the movement
Farmers play a vital role in feeding communities. Discover how you can support their efforts and help communities access nutritious food.
Explore how we work with farmers
Learn more about how Feeding America partners with farmers to rescue food, support local food systems and advocate for stronger policies that fight hunger.
Get involved to end hunger
Whether you choose to volunteer, donate, or use your voice to advocate, every effort helps move us closer to a future where no one goes hungry.
Make a difference with a donation
Your donation helps provide nutritious food to communities. With every dollar you give, you can provide at least 10 meals to families.