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Volunteer Policies

VOLUNTEER POLICIES Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Food Forward. Please read the following general volunteer agreement and subsequent volunteer policies prior to participating in a Food Forward volunteer event. General Volunteer Agreement: In order to provide a…

Volunteer FAQ

VOLUNTEER FAQ Frequently Asked Questions COVID-19 FAQ See our Health and COVID-19 Policy for details. No problem. Please click on the cancellation link sent in the confirmation or reminder emails, and stay home! Unfortunately, most events will not have handwashing…

Privacy Notice

Last updated 8.5.22 Introduction Food Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in California, USA. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, process, keep, and use personal data. This notice applies to all website visitors, sign-up form users, participants in…

Volunteer Opportunities in Ventura County

Volunteers holding Food Forward boxes and loading them onto truck

Looking to volunteer in Ventura County but not sure where to start?  If you’re looking for a fun, outdoor, and beautiful service experience, Food Forward has volunteer opportunities for everyone in Ventura County throughout the year.  Sign up to volunteer! …

Health and COVID-19 Policy 

For upcoming volunteer opportunities, sign up on our Volunteer Calendar. Food Forward’s Health and COVID-19 Policy for Volunteer Events Food Forward is committed to promoting the health and well-being of our community, including our volunteers, hunger relief agency partners, fruit…

Annual Report

Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need and inspiring others to do the same. Dear Food Forward Friends, As we start a new year tinged with optimism,…

Food Deserts in Los Angeles

What is a “Food Desert” anyway? Dive in with us to learn how accessibility, affordability, and information about fruits and vegetables contribute to health and wellness. You’ll learn about food deserts in Los Angeles – what they are, where they are, and…

Bay Area Events 2024

Food Forward Founder & CEO Rick Nahmias and Board Member Christy Remey Chin Invite you to join us for one of the following gatherings on Wednesday, May 8:  12-2 pm Luncheon in San Francisco OR5-6:30 pm Cocktail Reception in Menlo Park Food…

Annual Impact Report 2021

Food ForwardAnnual Report2021 Food Forward now distributes an average of 250,000 pounds of food each day – enough produce to supply over 150,000 individuals with their five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. THIS IS OUR IMPACT By breaking down…

Annual Impact Report 2020

Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people in need and inspiring others to do the same. Dear Food Forward Friends, As we start a new year tinged with optimism,…

Black Lives Matter

In light of last couple of week’s tragic events, we at Food Forward felt an urgent need to reach out to our community at large to raise our voice in unity.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ We vehemently condemn the four police officers who…

Learning and Volunteer Opportunities

Food Waste and Food InsecurityLearning and Volunteer Opportunities At this time, Food Forward’s community volunteer events are limited, but there are countless ways to join the work to fight food waste and food insecurity. Below is a list of additional…

Photo Credits

Photo Credits Oranges on top of gray wooden table, Homepage, Jonathan Pielmayer Santos using pallet jack at the Pit Stop, Homepage, Jen Serena, Serena Creative Volunteer wearing gloves picking citrus, Homepage, Karen Ard  Farmers market vendor holding box, Homepage, Jen…