Community Colleges

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As FRN continues to focus on recovering delicious food to feed everyone experiencing hunger in the US, we are proud to announce the expansion of FRN’s presence in community colleges. Community College Recovery Grants provide technical and financial support to design and implement food recovery programs that address the specific needs of local communities.

FRN’s 2026-2027 Community College Recovery Grants have been awarded to the following colleges:

  • Baltimore City Community College, MD

  • Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, MA

  • Central Lakes College, MN

  • Central Texas College, TX

  • Community College of Aurora, CO

  • Davidson-Davie Community College, NC

  • Fullerton College, CA

  • Gateway Community and Technical College, KY

  • Hartnell College, CA

  • LaGuardia Community College, NY

  • Los Angeles Mission College, CA

  • Los Angeles Trade Technical College, CA

  • Middlesex Community College, MA

  • Montana Technological University Highlands College, MT

  • Odessa College, TX

  • Owens State Community College, OH

  • Pikes Peak State College, CO

  • San Diego City College, CA

  • Santa Fe Community College, NM

  • South Puget Sound Community College, WA

  • South Seattle College, WA

  • Southeastern Illinois College, IL

  • Southwest Tennessee Community College Foundation, TN

  • Tacoma Community College, WA

Why Community Colleges?

For 15 years, FRN has been utilizing community power to reduce food waste through our network of nearly 200 college and university student-led chapters, along with business and community partnerships. Historically, food recovery efforts have heavily mobilized students at four-year institutions. However, FRN’s data-driven analysis revealed that two-year community colleges are often located in geographic areas facing significantly higher food access and food waste disparities. 

“While community colleges are essential lifelines for their communities, they are frequently under-resourced compared to four-year universities—meaning staff and student volunteers are often stretched thin. FRN’s grant program actively addresses this funding disparity by injecting crucial financial support and tailored technical assistance directly into these critical hubs,” says Regina Harmon, Chief Executive Officer. “We are grateful that our community colleges come back year after year and for the ongoing partnerships that are helping this program grow.”

Support the movement

Looking to establish a food recovery program on your Community College Campus? Apply to start a chapter here!