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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 denote 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
123-4 the Community Program
Farm Fresh introduces 123-4 the Community! 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 10 years, Farm Fresh has donated over $1.5 million in educational equipment back to the community through receipt collection programs.
Charity Golf Classic
Mark your calendars for the 27th Anniversary of the Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation's Charity Golf Classic - June 4 and 5, 2009 at Ford's Colony Country Club in Williamsburg. Details on how you can join hundreds of community leaders and industry peers to raise funds for the Farm Fresh Charitable Foundation will be coming soon!
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, racecar 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
