DC Greens advances health equity by addressing persistent food access and nutrition challenges in Washington, DC, especially in Wards 7 and 8 where inequities in access to fresh, affordable food and limited grocery access have contributed to higher rates of food insecurity, diet-related illness, and limited opportunities for community leadership.
DC Greens meets these challenges primarily through three programs: 1) an active community farm and wellness space that supports seasonal crop productions and distributes produce at no cost to the community while providing classes, events, and volunteer opportunities to DC residents; 2) Produce Rx, an award winning food-is-medicine program that provides preventive produce benefits to DC Medicaid patients with diet-related chronic conditions; and 3) creating paid roles for community members with lived experience to contribute meaningfully to program development, strategic planning, partnerships, and outreach.
In 2025, DC Greens distributed over 7,000 pounds of produce at no cost to the community, engaged directly with nearly 4,000 individuals, and reached thousands more across the District through their programs and partnerships. Youth engagement is a significant part of programming; last year, 285 children and adolescents ages 5 to 17 participated in youth‑specific classes, field trips, and family‑centered activities.
DC Greens uses more than 300 volunteers providing approximately 3,500 volunteer hours. Recognizing the importance of partnerships to DC Greens’ ability to meet community needs, DC Greens collaborates with community-based organizations, healthcare providers, managed care organizations, local businesses, farms, and public agencies.
2026 Impact Grant: $100,000
