The Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) charity and is made possible through the generous financial support we receive from our Farm Fresh associates, vendor partners, and community fund raising efforts.

Each year, we donate more than $1 million to over 1,500 local non-profit organizations. We feel it is our responsibility to take a leadership role in identifying and helping with community programs.

Our Events

Groceries for Going Green

NuRide and Farm Fresh have launched "Groceries for Going Green"-- an exciting event taking place throughout 2010 where you can save money on Farm Fresh groceries and win a $100 Farm Fresh gift card when you go green by carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, telecommuting and taking public transportation. To learn more visit nuride.com or farmfreshgoinggreen.com.

5th ANNUAL PROM FAIR

We need your gently used special occasion dresses!  From February 1st
thru the 28th, the public is encouraged to donate new or gently used
prom dresses, shoes, handbags and jewelry to benefit high school juniors
and seniors with a financial hardship.  Donations of gently used dresses
that are dry cleaned and less than five years old, along with shoes,
handbags and jewelry will be accepted at select Farm Fresh stores during
normal operating hours. Click here for a list of
participating drop off locations.

The donated items will be sold at Prom Fair 2010 on March 13 and 14 at
Christopher Newport University and March 19-21 at Virginia Wesleyan
College to high school juniors and seniors with a financial hardship. At
the fair, girls will be able to purchase dresses for $5 and accessories
for $1 to $2, depending on the item.  Juniors or seniors in high school
with a valid student ID are welcome to attend, along with one female
guest.  Girls must complete a brief information card before entering the
fair, and will be escorted by a volunteer personal shopper as they
browse through the merchandise.  Gowns and accessories are available on
a first-come first-serve basis.

Please click here to see the event flyer.

Earth Day Virginia Beach 2009

Farm Fresh supports the Chesapeake Bay Foundation everyday - click play to find out how!

123-4 the Community Program

JANUARY IS DOUBLE POINTS MONTH!

Formerly known as ABC's, 123-4 the Community allows schools (K-12) and places of worship to save their Farm Fresh receipts and redeem them for FREE educational equipment. Over the past 11 years, Farm Fresh has donated over $2.3 million in educational equipment back to the community through receipt collection programs.

Learn more

Donation Requests

Non-profit 501(c)3 charities requesting support from the Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation should mail requests on your organization's letterhead to:

Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation
P.O. Box 2250
Virginia Beach, VA 23450
Attn: Susan Mayo

Or call Farm Fresh Consumer Affairs at (757) 306-2090.

Requests are not accepted via fax or email and must be submitted a minimum of three weeks before your event date. Please allow additional time (8-12 weeks) for our committee to review major events and sponsorships. Requests are reviewed on a weekly basis and responses are sent in writing to the organization.

All requests must be mailed to the address above.

Guidelines

Organizations must meet eligibility requirements for assistance from the Foundation :

• You must be registered as a 501(c)(3) organization. Proof of 501(c)(3) status must be submitted with your request. The 501(c)(3)letter states:
  • "We have determined you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3)."
• All Virginia non-profit organizations (with the exception of schools, churches or military groups) must be registered with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services as required by the Virginia Solicitation of Contributions Law, Virginia Code Section 57-48 at seq. in order to receive donations from the Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation.
• All North Carolina non-profit organizations must be registered with the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of the State as required by the Charitable Solicitation Licensing Section in order to receive donations from the Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation.

Frequent Requests NOT Supported by the Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation

The Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation was established to support non-profit organizations that support humanitarian causes, therefore the following requests will not be considered for funding from the Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation:

• Individuals requesting donations from beauty pageants, race car sponsorships, trips, etc.
• Individuals with catastrophic health and financial needs
• Third parties soliciting on behalf of a charity already supported by the FFCF
• Organizations that spend 20% or more of their income on fundraising costs
• Fraternal, political or labor organizations
• Courtesy advertising in programs, parties or benefit performances
• National Health Campaigns that do not have a local presence or program in Farm Fresh's marketing area
• Out of market/out of state/out of country requests for funding Social outings
• For profit organizations and non-profit organizations requesting donations for associate incentives