Farmlink Project
The Farmlink Project connects farms with surplus produce to food banks and hunger-relief organizations across the United States, delivering millions of pounds of fresh produce that would otherwise be wasted. The site lists the organization's EIN (85-1398171), mission, donation and farmer intake processes, team, and financials.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered nonprofit that directly distributes fresh produce (food bank, food pantry, or local hunger-relief organization) with capacity to handle and quickly distribute donated produce.
Good Fit
- • Operates an active food bank or network that distributes fresh produce to households.
- • Demonstrated logistics capacity to accept, store, and move large quantities of produce.
- • Is a 501(c)(3) charity with experience partnering with farm or rescue programs.
- • Located in or serving California or other states that received funding (e.g., PA, VA, TX).
- • Track record of rapid deployment or strong agency relationships for distribution.
- • Has organizational systems for reporting use of in-kind or operational support.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year covers 36 states, indicating a broad national footprint even though California accounts for a large share (about 44%).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 223 distinct recipients out of 237 grants, with roughly half of recipients being new that year and substantial repeat partners across the three-year record, indicating a wide and active recipient base.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants is strong (about 115 new recipients in the latest year and historically high new-recipient rates), so unfamiliar applicants with the right operational profile plausibly can enter the portfolio even though formal application guidelines are not published.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
