Farms to Food Banks Program
Fighting hunger starts on the farms of our customers, where we collect produce and donate it to local food banks.
From Farm to Food Banks to Tables
Farm Credit Mid-America’s Farms to Food Banks Program advocates for agriculture and nourishes communities.
Farm Credit Mid-America’s Farms to Food Banks Program plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between agriculture and communities. Even with an abundance of food found on farms today, some families in underserved communities may not be able to justify the cost of purchasing fruits and vegetables, or fresh produce simply isn’t available in the neighborhoods where they live. By connecting surplus farm produce with food banks, we help by not only reducing food waste but also ensuring that nutritious food reaches those in need, fostering a greater appreciation for the value of agriculture.
Farms to Food Banks partners with food bank agencies to facilitate all the steps needed to get food on people’s tables, from using volunteers to harvest produce, to processing and distributing it to families in need through a network of local food banks.
Impact Over the Years
$180,000
invested in the Farms to Food Banks program last year741,259
meals supplemented last year205
Volunteer Hours
from Farm Credit Mid-America team members last yearMeet the Farms Behind the Program
Since we started the Farms to Food Banks program, our customer-owners have opened up their fields and their hearts to help combat those in our communities experiencing hunger.
Paul Dennison
Cabbage, Peppers, Pumpkins
George McDonald
Watermelons
Suzanne White
Peppers, Squash
Andy Lynd
Apples
Gordon Millar
Tomatoes
Through the Farms to Food Banks program, we are not only addressing food insecurity but also strengthening the bond between our farmers and the communities they serve. This initiative showcases the power of agriculture to make a tangible difference in people's lives, and we are proud to support our customers in this meaningful endeavor.
Gary Coleman
Regional Vice President, Farm Credit Mid-America
Are you a farmer who wants to donate?
Join the farmers who are making an impact in their local communities through Farms to Food Banks.
Learn more about how to be involved.
From Farm to Food Bank to Table
Discover how collaboration between farmers, food banks, and communities ensures that fresh, nutritious food reaches those in need.
Farmers who have extra or unmarketable produce connect with Farm Credit Mid-America.
Volunteers from our team go to the farm to harvest, or glean, the produce.
After gleaning, a local food distribution center picks up the produce and distributes it to partner agencies.
The partner agencies then distribute the food to people in need.
Full bellies of nutritious produce.
Our Food Bank Partners
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
Dare to Care Food Bank
Feeding Kentucky
Ohio Association of Foodbanks
Feeding Indiana’s Hungry
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
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