United Fresh members across the country have come up with creative and innovative solutions to ensure kids and their families have access to fresh produce despite the disruptions felt along the supply chain due to the coronavirus pandemic.
What's Fresh?
A Message from United Fresh Start Foundation Board Chair Lisa McNeece
March 28, 2020; 8:00 am EDT/5:00 am PDT Dear industry members, In disruptive times we often see the most creative and empathetic solutions rise to the surface. Across the country, fresh produce growers are donating food to feed their communities, fresh produce distributors are developing new models to redirect their restaurant business while also supporting local […]
United Fresh Start Foundation Awards $53,000 Through 2020 Community Innovation Grants Program
Washington, D.C. (January 21, 2020) – United Fresh Start Foundation is pleased to announce the eight recipients of its 2020 Community Innovation Grants Program. The program funds initiatives that aim to increase children’s access, selection, and consumption of fresh produce whether at home, on weekends, during the summer, while out to eat, or outside the […]
United Fresh Start Initiatives
IN SCHOOLS
Our vision is that all schools provide easily accessible, high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables during breakfast, lunch, snacks, and school-based events every day. Learn more about our efforts.
IN COMMUNITIES
Our vision is that all afterschool, weekend, and summer programs where kids gather or are collectively served food provide fresh fruits and vegetables. Learn more about our efforts.
IN THE INDUSTRY
Our vision is to build collaboration of United Fresh Produce Association members with schools and community organizations serving children food. Learn more about our efforts.