Who we are
Community-Powered Food Access for Every Family
Harvest Forward is a community-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit tackling food insecurity by providing fresh, nutritious, and culturally relevant food to families in need.
Our Simple Idea
We believe access to fresh food should never depend on income. That’s why we deliver fresh food boxes through trusted local organizations to families whose SNAP benefits don’t stretch far enough.
How We Make It Work
➤ Local Sourcing:
We partner with local growers to obtain fresh, seasonal produce.
➤ Waste Reduction:
Surplus harvests are redirected to families instead of going to waste.
➤ Community Distribution:
Food boxes are shared through trusted community organizations.
➤ Dignified Support:
Nutritious, culturally relevant food that families actually use and enjoy.
By connecting farmers, community partners, and families, we strengthen local food systems, support growers, and ensure every harvest has a home.
FOUNDER AND CEO
Meet Vikram:
Vikram is a student and community advocate who founded Harvest Forward after noticing how easily families struggle when food assistance is delayed or reduced. While volunteering and learning about food insecurity, he kept seeing the same pattern: food pantries work incredibly hard, but fresh food and usable ingredients are often limited or already past their prime.
That observation led to a simple question: What if fresh food were treated as essential, not extra?
Harvest Forward began with that idea. By sourcing fresh food locally and distributing it through trusted community partners, Vikram set out to make healthy, familiar food more accessible to families who need it most. What started as a small, practical response continues to grow as community needs grow.
Our Core Values
Dignity
Everyone deserves food that is fresh, nourishing, and worth bringing home. We design our programs to avoid stigma, and respect lived experience.
Community First
We work through trusted local organizations because they know their neighborhoods best. We listen before we act.
Equity & Inclusion
Food assistance should meet people where they are. We provide food that respects culture, choice, and real needs.
Evidence & Learning
We use data, research, and feedback to improve our programs and share what works.
Stewardship
We treat food, funding, and partnerships with care, minimizing waste and maximizing impact.