The Farmlink Project Awarded International Prize for Food Rescue Efforts
The Farmlink Project, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit founded by college students during the pandemic, has won an international Keeling Curve prize for its work in rescuing millions of pounds of surplus food weekly. The organization utilizes a network of trucks…
Los Angeles, CA, August 3, 2026 —
The Farmlink Project, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization, has been recognized with an international Keeling Curve Prize for its significant contributions to food rescue and its efforts to combat food insecurity.
Founded by college students during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Farmlink Project operates a nationwide network of trucks. This network is dedicated to collecting surplus food from farms and warehouses across the country. By intercepting this produce before it reaches landfills, the organization aims to reduce food waste and redirect edible food to those in need.
The organization reports rescuing millions of pounds of surplus food on a weekly basis. This work addresses two critical issues: environmental impact by preventing food waste and social impact by alleviating food insecurity.
The Keeling Curve Prize, an international award, comes with a $50,000 grant. This funding is earmarked to bolster The Farmlink Project’s ongoing operations. Specifically, the prize money will be allocated towards essential expenses such as staff salaries and the operational costs associated with their fleet of trucks. The organization anticipates that this financial support will enable them to expand their reach, with an estimated additional 500,000 pounds of food to be rescued through these enhanced capabilities.
The Farmlink Project’s model highlights a scalable approach to addressing systemic issues within the food supply chain. Their success in mobilizing resources and volunteers underscores the potential for innovative solutions to environmental and social challenges.
Story summarized from the original created by Erin Stone on laist.com, see more information here.
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