Food Forward

Food Forward

Food Forward is a nonprofit organization that brings fresh surplus fruits and vegetables to people experiencing food insecurity.

Food Forward is a nonprofit organization that brings fresh surplus fruits and vegetables to people experiencing food insecurity. We’ve been on a mission to fight hunger and reduce food waste since 2009. We collect surplus produce from farmers markets and fruit trees all over Los Angeles County and Ventura County!

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Zest Fest Ventura County - Gorgeous Grapefruits in Somis!
Jun 06, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT
Harvest Food, Fight Hunger and Build Community at Zest Fest in Ventura County! Join us as we harvest one of most prolific and longstandi...
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Great Big Golden Nugget Tangerine Harvest in Ojai on Hermitage Ranch
Jun 26, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT
Harvest food, fight hunger, build community! We will be harvesting beautiful orangegs that would otherwise go to waste, and donating 100...
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