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Nov 11, 2021

FRESHFARM Selected To Lead D.C’s Fresh Produce Assistance Program

The program gives low-income residents a weekly stipend to purchase fresh food at participating farmers markets across the city.

Apr 24, 2019

A Program That Writes Prescriptions For Produce Is Expanding To A Ward 8 Supermarket

The Produce Rx program allows medical professionals to prescribe fresh fruit and vegetables to patients experiencing diet-related chronic illnesses and living in poverty.

Sep 29, 2017

Residents Will Walk Two Miles With Groceries To Show East Of The River Food Desert

“I want people to really be able to picture what this grocery gap looks like.”

Apr 13, 2016

Data Desert: New Stats Could Help Address D.C.’s Food Access Challenges

A point of sale app used at a mobile farm market in D.C. is providing critical information about purchasing choices.

Jan 29, 2016

The Federal Forager: Winter Produce In The District

Those newly reinvigorated federal dietary guidelines don’t go away just because it’s January.

Jun 29, 2015

Volunteer D.C.: 14 Ways to Combat Hunger in The District

14 organizations you can volunteer for that are working to combat hunger in and around the District.

May 09, 2014

DC Greens Will Now Run Farm At Walker-Jones

A community day — with goats! — is planned for May 18.

May 08, 2014

At THEARC, A Garden Continues To Grow

Now in its fifth season, the garden is expanding.

 
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