Our Purpose
For 33 years, Forgotten Harvest has battled food insecurity by redistributing surplus food.
In 1990, we set down roots in the greater metro Detroit area and began rescuing food surpluses from grocery stores, markets, restaurants, caterers, and more. We took the donated excess food and delivered it free-of-charge to emergency food providers in the metro Detroit area. Our work has since expanded to include Forgotten Harvest Farms, where we grow our own fresh food for those in need.
All the food we rescue and produce is delivered to metro Detroit families who are food-insecure and struggle to cover the cost of basic life necessities. Our food helps bridge the income gap for tens of thousands of people, allowing them to secure some basic life necessities for themselves and their family.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to relieving hunger and preventing nutritious food waste.
Our Vision
We envision communities that work together to end hunger and increase individual, neighborhood, economic, and environmental health.
Solutions that Nourish Campaign
As we celebrated our 30th anniversary, Forgotten Harvest embarked on a transformational strategy to deliver the Right Food to the Right Place in the Right Quantity at the Right Time. This innovative vision will enhance health, nutrition, and community wellness maximizing the alleviation of hunger and food insecurity across southeastern Michigan.
A year at Forgotten Harvest
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Forgotten Harvest makes $5M MacKenzie Scott gift go a long wayto strengthen emergency food system
A $5 million microgrant program created by Forgotten Harvest to strengthen food distribution in metro Detroit with grants to grassroots groups is seeing early success. The support is already boosting volunteer engagement for groups that [...]
Forgotten Harvest plans new fundraiser to fight hunger, food waste
Forgotten Harvest, a nonprofit headquartered in Oak Park that fights hunger and food waste, is set to host a new fundraising event this spring. “Fundraising is what keeps the lights on,” said Christopher Ivey, [...]
Feeding Detroit Together – a Benefit for Forgotten Harvest
Join us on Friday, April 12, 2024 as Forgotten Harvest introduces our newest signature event to the metro Detroit community: Feeding Detroit Together – a benefit for Forgotten Harvest. As we raise crucial funds [...]