The Farmlink Project

'Abundance: The Farmlink Story' is live. When we started this project three years ago, we were just a bunch of college kids, looking to do something—anything—to help out our neighbors facing food insecurity. Today, we are a national nonprofit that has delivered over 130 million pounds of food to people across the entire country. We're on a mission to end hunger within our lifetimes. Our film explains how. We are thrilled to share 'Abundance: The Farmlink Story' with you today and invite you to join us in sharing this film and vision for a hunger-free future with your community.

"Over the past few months, I’ve had the honor of traveling across the country and seeing firsthand the passion and dedication each FIELD fellow brings to regenerating the earth, rescuing food, and supporting communities. To the fellows, your impact extends beyond what you accomplished this summer—you’re building a sustainable future, one meal and one project at a time. Huge thanks to our partner Planet Home Lending, LLC for making this journey possible! Together, we’re creating real change." -Stella FIELD Fellows: Nolan Cunningham Aidan O’Connor Allison Lorentz Alaina Shields Dylan Yap Divya Saikumar Elie Ntakirutimana JennaMarie Gordon Kailey Wilkens Katie Kelly Maggie Swanson

At Food Tank’s Climate Week panel on access and affordability last week, we discussed how optimism drives action. At Farmlink, we know that food recovery is a key lever for immediate climate impact and building a more equitable, climate-secure food system. By rescuing surplus food, we prevent emissions before they can build up and contribute to climate change—all while providing fresh food to communities in need. Every day, we act with urgency because keeping food out of waste streams makes an immediate difference. We see these effects right now with Hurricane Helene, which is impacting so many already food-insecure individuals and those displaced by the storm’s destruction. We’re actively working to bring fresh food to these affected areas. Change starts with a simple belief: We can do this, so let’s get after it. We can end food insecurity and create a more resilient and vibrant food system in our lifetimes. -Julia DeSantis Director of Sustainability

Our very own Ben Collier was on USAID’s Kitchen Sink podcast discussing the power of large-scale produce rescues in addressing on-farm food loss and ending hunger. A huge thank you to Nika Larian, PhD for inviting us to contribute, and if you’re interested in learning more, check out the companion blog post on the USAID Agrilinks website! Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dagrM8q8 Blog Post: https://lnkd.in/dxydPXuC

Join us as a virtual volunteer this October 🍂💻 We're excited to expand The Farmlink Project's charity network across the U.S., and we need your help! As a volunteer, you'll be instrumental in connecting us with hunger fighting charities by researching and recording important contact information. Sign-Up Dates: Thursday, October 3 ➡1pm EST: https://lnkd.in/gFrZUKzZ ➡3pm EST: https://lnkd.in/g2g7xZJz Tuesday, October 15 ➡1pm EST: https://lnkd.in/gg7uJEBC ➡3pm EST: https://lnkd.in/g-vJEcEG Whether you're looking to make a difference from the comfort of your home or simply want to support a great cause, we hope you'll join us.

Here we *GROW* again! The Farmlink Project is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team! The ideal candidate has extensive experience in financial management within the nonprofit sector and a strong commitment to the mission of the organization. 🍏Fully Remote Position - hiring anywhere in the US 🍏Minimum of 4 years of accounting or financial management experience 🍏At least 2 years accounting experience in a nonprofit environment 🍏Salary Range is $70,000-$85,000 #hiring #nonprofit #accounting #farmlinkproject

The latest updates on food security are in - USDA Economic Research Service released its annual Household Food Security in the United States and, with it, revealed worrying trends about food insecurity and the effects of inflation. Some key stats: → 13.5% of American households, up from 12.8% in 2022, were food insecure at some point in 2023 (note the increase in the right half of the graph below). This represents nearly 50 million people that, at some point, did not know where their next meal was coming from. → Children were particularly affected. 17.9% of households with children were food insecure in 2023. → Black and Hispanic households were nearly twice as likely to experience food insecurity, with rates of 23.3% and 21.9%, respectively. The recent Census Bureau report echoes these inequities, as Latinx and Black people experienced poverty at rates of 20.5% and 18.5%, respectively, compared to the national average of 12.9% At Farmlink, we believe that the abundance of food grown in this nation should go to people’s tables, not to landfills. As we scale our farm-to-community model, it is critical we understand that hunger is not experienced equitably. Farmlink is the only food rescue organization capable of working with all hunger-fighting organizations in all networks, and it is our responsibility to use this ability to reduce overall food insecurity and achieve equitable access to fresh, nutritious food for all communities. We invite you to join us this Hunger Action Month and year-round to redirect surplus produce to our hunger-fighting partners in food-insecure communities across the country.

Join us as a virtual volunteer this September and October 🍂💻 We're excited to expand The Farmlink Project’s charity network across the U.S., and we need your help! As a volunteer, you'll be instrumental in connecting us with hunger fighting charities by researching and recording important contact information. Sign-Up Dates: Thursday, September 12 ➡ 1pm EST: https://lnkd.in/gxxvQGKe ➡3pm EST: https://lnkd.in/ghuyBJRk Tuesday, September 17 ➡1pm EST: https://lnkd.in/gZejMvqW ➡3pm EST: https://lnkd.in/gAhBKhK3 Thursday, October 3 ➡1pm EST: https://lnkd.in/gFrZUKzZ ➡3pm EST: https://lnkd.in/g2g7xZJz Tuesday, October 15  ➡1pm EST: https://lnkd.in/gg7uJEBC ➡3pm EST: https://lnkd.in/g-vJEcEG Whether you're looking to make a difference from the comfort of your home or simply want to support a great cause, we hope you'll join us.

Thank you so much for the feature Zero Food Waste Coalition! We are so honored to be in a position to work alongside a group of such talented, passionate food waste advocates. Looking forward to seeing all we can do as a coalition.

Calling all college students! Have you ever wanted to volunteer with The Farmlink Project? Now is your chance — we are currently recruiting students to join our Student Food Force! As a member of the Student Food Force, students will have the opportunity to work with full time team members as we expand our charity network, contact farmers with surplus produce and conduct research projects. Students will also participate in learning sessions with members of Farmlink’s full-time team and special guests. The Student Food Force operates remotely with a commitment of 10 hours per week, on a monthly basis, with the option to renew at the end of each month. Link to application is below: https://lnkd.in/gAD726a3