First American Harvest has given me so much more than job training.
After losing his job and housing, Neal earned his forklift certification, gained hands-on experience loading donation trucks, and now gives back at community outreach events.
Fighting hunger and hardship across America
Nourishing every corner of America.
First American Harvest is a national nonprofit logistics network. Together with partners like Walmart, we recover surplus goods and deliver essentials to the families who need them most.
In partnership withWalmart
Serving communities in 10 states
Partners and endorsements
WalmartNational partner
Swire Coca-Cola
Amazon
American Eagle
American Red CrossDisaster relief
Indiana DCSEndorsement
Impact at scale
Measurable results. Real lives changed.
Every number below is a truck loaded, a warehouse staffed and a family served.
Network total
10M+
lbs
Of essential goods distributed to communities in need
Network total
3M+
families
Served through distributions, outreach and partner organizations
Network total
800+
partners
Nonprofit partners supported with donated goods
Capacity
1.9M
sq. ft.
Of warehouse space across our national network
Figures reflect network totals reported by First American Harvest.
Our vision
A world where no usable resource goes to waste, and every person has access to dignity, stability and opportunity.
First American Harvest is a mission-driven nonprofit logistics network. We partner with corporations, nonprofits and local organizations to recover surplus food, household essentials, personal care items and clothing, then move them to the communities that need them most.
Our work sits where logistics, sustainability and community meet. Every pallet we redirect from a landfill becomes relief for a family today. Every person we train in our warehouses builds a path to stable work tomorrow.
- Headquarters
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Operations
- 10 states
- Warehouse network
- 1.9M sq. ft.
Our work
Immediate relief. Long-term stability.
Five programs, one system. Outreach meets urgent needs now, while workforce development and supportive services help people move forward for good.
Flagship programCommunity Outreach Events
Large-scale distributions bring food, hygiene products, clothing and household essentials directly to families in underserved communities, bi-weekly.
Product Recovery & Distribution
We recover surplus goods from corporate partners and move them to vetted nonprofits nationwide.
Disaster Relief Support
Rapid deployment of critical supplies when emergencies strike, alongside the American Red Cross.
Workforce Development
Hands-on training in logistics, warehousing and transportation, with a pathway to careers at Walmart.
Supportive Services
Connecting people to housing, transportation and essential resources that make stability last.
National reach
From local distributions to a national network.
Active operations in ten states, a logistics backbone built for high-volume donations, and the ability to deploy nationwide when disaster strikes.
National partnership
WalmartPowered by partnership. Scaled for impact.
Through our national partnership, surplus from Walmart becomes essentials for families who need them, and graduates of our workforce program become candidates for Walmart supply-chain careers.
Learn about our Walmart partnership
American products for vulnerable Americans.
Step 01
Recovered
Surplus goods are redirected from landfills to the communities that need them.
Step 02
Delivered
Our logistics network moves goods to vetted nonprofit partners nationwide.
Step 03
Trained
Participants train in warehousing and logistics, then apply for Walmart roles.
How it works
From surplus to stability.
A four-step system that turns corporate surplus into relief today and opportunity tomorrow.
- 01
Recover
Corporate partners hand off usable surplus: food, household essentials, personal care and clothing.
- 02
Sort & stage
Our teams inventory and stage goods across 1.9 million square feet of warehouse space.
- 03
Distribute
Trucks deliver to vetted nonprofits and to large-scale outreach events in underserved communities.
- 04
Empower
Workforce training and supportive services help people build lasting stability.
Impact stories
Real people. Real communities. Real change.
Story 1 of 4: Neal
Get involved
Be part of the impact.
However you give, your support moves essentials and opportunity to communities nationwide.
Donate
Fund the trucks, warehouses and teams that deliver essentials nationwide.
Donate nowVolunteer
Help at a large-scale distribution event or in our warehouse. No experience needed.
Volunteer with usBecome a Partner
Turn surplus inventory into community impact, with custom impact reporting.
Request a proposalGet Help
Find free food and essentials, or apply for housing, recovery and job support.
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News & updates
Across the network.
NetworkFirst American Harvest prepares to expand to Arkansas
With active operations in ten states, Arkansas is next for a network built to move essentials at national scale.
Read story
EventsSummer with Santa brings toys and essentials to families across Central Indiana
Walmart was named an Honorary Hoosier for its support of the Summer with Santa Toy Distribution.
Read story
OrganizationNew executive directors to lead growth in Chicago, Indianapolis and California
Regional leadership strengthens our capacity to serve more communities and partners across the country.
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No American family should wonder where their next meal is coming from.
Your gift is tax-deductible. 501(c)(3) · EIN 99-5139071.