Blog posts categorized with Food Access

MedStar Georgetown FRESHFARM Rx Program gives Food-Insecure Families a Produce Prescription To Redeem at 50+ Area Farmers Markets

FRESHFARM partnered with a third party evaluator to assess the impact and effectiveness of the Produce Plus program for the FY23 program year under our management. Read about our successes and challenges for this innovative food access program.

Important updates on FreshMatch policies for the 2024 season.

FRESHFARM will administer Virginia’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties!

We've Made Some Changes to the FreshMatch Incentive Program. Here's What You Need to Know.

Decreased SNAP (Food Stamps) benefit allotments mean many in our region face a “Hunger Cliff.” We’ve compiled resources in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland for those needing food assistance.

2022 was FRESHFARM’s first season administering Produce Plus, a District of Columbia food access program that increases underserved residents' access to fresh fruits and vegetables and generates meaningful income for local farmers.

Want to support folks in need in our community this Thanksgiving, while supporting your favorite local farmers? Donate to the Fresh Food Drive!