At Forgotten Harvest, it’s our goal to ensure the nutritious bounty of the harvest season is enjoyed by all. That’s why we’re pleased to announce the return of our annual Women’s Harvest Lunch held at Royal Oak Farmers Market on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025! This fundraising event brings together women, businesses, and community leaders who are committed to alleviating hunger and reducing food loss for an exciting & charitable afternoon.

Women’s Harvest Lunch features a coursed luncheon highlighting some of the seasonal, nutritious ingredients we distribute to the community. Proceeds will benefit our organization’s efforts to provide fresh, healthy produce that is too often unavailable or unaffordable to metro Detroiters in need through our farm, pantry partners, and grocery rescue program.

About Forgotten Harvest

In 1990, we set down roots in the greater Metro Detroit area and began rescuing food surpluses from grocery stores, markets, restaurants, caterers, and more. These donors gave us their excess food and we delivered it free of charge to emergency food providers in the metro Detroit area. Our work has since expanded to include Forgotten Harvest Farms, where we grow our own fresh food for those in need.

All the food we rescue and produce is delivered to metro Detroit families who are food-insecure and struggle to cover the cost of basic life necessities. Our food helps bridge the income gap for tens of thousands of people, allowing them to secure some basic life necessities for themselves and their families.