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The Big Cheese Deal
May 08, 2021
Dreams of CheeseSmall farm–crafted, award-winning Vermont Cheese delivered in a 4P Bag . . . It may seem like no big deal to you, but it’s a moment 4P Foods Founder & CEO Tom McDougall has been dreaming about for years. Yes, our network of Virginia and Maryland dairy farmers...
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day With Good Food
April 25, 2021
According to research by the USDA Economic Research Service, less than 1% of the 911 million acres of total farmland nationwide is certified organic (USDA ERS). Industrial agriculture, which maximizes...
Building Equity through Foodshed Capital’s Black Farmer Fund
April 22, 2021
Foodshed Capital, a Richmond, VA-based nonprofit that began as a project of the Slow Money Institute and became a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in 2020, is on a mission...
Eating Seasonally With Our Farmers
March 18, 2021
Local food not only supports independent farmers and producers, it’s the freshest bounty around, and is downright delicious. When you fill your 4P Bags with our fresh picks each week,...
The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy and 4P Foods invite the public to participate in “Buy a Bag” program
February 17, 2021
4P Foods has teamed up with our longtime community partners at The Washington Nationals Philanthropies and its signature program, the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, to launch a campaign to...
Coalition Creates Links to Feed & Be Fed
January 30, 2021
THE ORIGINS At the start of the pandemic in mid-March 2020, when no one knew what the next day, let alone the next month or year, would bring, a group...
2020: Year In Review
January 09, 2021
The resilience of local food systems was a shining bright spot in 2020, a year that was extremely challenging in so many ways, from a global pandemic to this nation’s...
Give the Gift of Good Food
December 11, 2020
4P Gift Cards make the perfect present for friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, the list goes on–after all, everybody eats! Choose from the preset gift card amounts below, and you'll have...
Thanksgiving Gratitude for the 4P Community
December 01, 2020
On a day that celebrates good food, family, and gratitude, we want to say thank you— to the hardworking farmers, the resilient food businesses, the tireless food assistance providers,...
More About Our Meats
November 17, 2020
At 4P Foods, we are committed to transparency and traceability behind all our products. But sourcing meat can be especially complicated, as every meat product has complex logistics behind it....
How Was It Raised? What's Behind Meat Labels
November 17, 2020
In addition to farm-fresh produce, 4P Foods also sources sustainable, ethical protein options. Good meat is Good Food. But what is “good meat?” We hope this post helps explain the...
Culinary Concepts AB
September 09, 2020
Culinary Concepts AB in Charlottesville, VA is a socially-minded company that uses culinary arts to help individuals find and advance their abilities and passions. Through training programs and live virtual...
We Stand With All of You: We Stand Against Racism
June 06, 2020
“I can’t breathe.” On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man was murdered in Minneapolis, MN. He was killed at the knee of a white man – with the...
NATS4GOOD COMMUNITY GRANT
April 09, 2020
Through the NATS4GOOD Community Responses Fund, Nationals Philanthropies is currently dispersing charitable grants to community partners that are delivering essential food access, health, and human services during the COVID-19 pandemic.4P Foods...
Mid-Atlantic Food Resilience and Access Coalition (MAFRAC)
April 09, 2020
Once it became clear that #COVID19 was going to fundamentally change the way we live our lives and threaten the livelihoods of farmers, food businesses, and countless others, things have looked very...
Press Release: Regional Coalition Mobilizes to Feed Communities, Support Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 19, 2020
Who Will Fill the Gaps in Our Food System? Regional Coalition Mobilizes to Feed Communities, Support Farmers(Washington, DC, March 19, 2020) School closures and empty grocery store shelves are much...
COVID-19 RESPONSE
March 17, 2020
We’re working every day to make sure that our sanitation, food handling, transportation, and staff health and hygiene practices follow best practices and demonstrate our commitment to a culture of...
SPRING INTO ACTION WITH COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
February 28, 2020
Last year, we were delighted when Edible DC featured 4P Foods on their list of Great CSAs in the DC area, a list which included both single-farm CSAs and other...
Beyond Local
February 03, 2020
Starting this coming week, 4P Foods will be offering regional produce grown in places where it's in season, even though it's not in season here. We've already included such veggie...
Donate to Local Food Hub
December 19, 2019
Starting this holiday season, we're very excited to be able to offer our members the option to make a tax-deductible donation to Local Food Hub (LFH), our partner organization.4P members will always...
The Story of Our Citrus
December 06, 2019
Supporting the local food economy is why we’re here, and we know it’s why so many of our members joined us! There’s nothing like fresh produce grown in your community,...
Good Food Knows No Boundaries
October 08, 2019
4P Foods and Local Food Hub have always been at the leading edge of food system innovation. After years of working together, the merger of their distribution businesses four months...
Partnership with the Path Foundation
August 23, 2019
We are so pleased to announce the news of our partnership with the PATH Foundation.The PATH Foundation is a grant-making organization that enhances the health and vitality of the community...
Mid-Atlantic Food Port Feasibility Study
July 18, 2019
In January of 2019, 4P Foods and Food Works Group published An Assessment of the Mid-Atlantic Food Port Concept and Economic Impact on Rural Economic Development. The report is a study on...
Partnership with Local Food Hub
June 18, 2019
We at 4P Foods have very exciting news that will positively impact our local food system. After months of careful consideration, 4P Foods and Local Food Hub, a non-profit that...
The Geography of Good Food
February 01, 2019
4P FOODS brings high-quality, healthy food directly to your door. Each week, we deliver a selection of freshly harvested items from our partnering farms, many of whom are local, and...
A New Look For Our Purpose
October 01, 2018
As we welcome the changing season, we are excited to announce news of changes here at 4P FOODS. Over the past four years, 4P FOODS has evolved its services as...
Partnership With Bainum Family Foundation
August 15, 2018
We are proud to announce our partnership with the Bainum Family Foundation to expand our purpose of building a more equitable food system.The Bainum Family Foundation supports educational programs and...
Field of Greens Affordable 'CSA-style' Market Held at the Nats Academy
June 09, 2018
On a rainy Wednesday in late April, the Field of Greens Market opened to the public at The Nationals Youth Baseball Academy in DC. Fresh locally-grown and organic produce from...
What's In the Winter Bag?
October 15, 2017
Access to high quality local and sustainable food doesn't have to end when the farmer's markets close. We deliver healthy and fresh food year-round! Even when it's snowy and cold...
5 Reasons to Have A KellyBronze Thanksgiving
October 01, 2017
The New York Times called it "the Rolls Royce of turkeys." Jamie Oliver, renowned British chef and food activist, said "KellyBronze turkeys are the best of the best, the most joyful...
Fauquier Community Food Bank
September 15, 2017
On a Friday morning, the 4P Foods DC office team drove an hour outside of city headquarters to Warrenton, VA. Warrenton is a short drive from the 4P FOODS distribution...
Helpful Cooking Resources + Tips and Tricks
April 14, 2016
You have the beautiful fruits and veggies and delicious meats at your doorstep, but now what?Time to get into the kitchen and whip up some great meals!Whether you’re just starting...
What do all those labels stand for?
March 02, 2016
When you enter the grocery store, you are bombarded with labels on everything. From all-natural to Non-GMO verified and Fair Trade, it's confusing to keep everything straight and understand what's...
Guest Blogger Spotlight
February 08, 2016
We love hearing about the amazing dishes that you create in your kitchen from the ingredients we give you, so we started a guest blogger series to highlight what you...
Happy New Year! Looking back, looking ahead
December 24, 2015
Hi Friends, Members, Farmers, Producers, Partners, and Fans,As this year comes to a close next week, I can't help but reflect on the year that seems to have (rapidly) disappeared...
But Salmon Isn't Local? - How the Salmon Made it to Your Bag
December 04, 2015
We are very excited to be getting salmon in our protein share. Although the salmon is from Bristol Bay, Alaska, it does come to us through a local connection: Jesse...
Harvest Party at Bees and Trees Farm
October 28, 2015
On October 24th, the 4P Foods community gathered at Bees and Trees Farm in Elkwood, VA in celebration of Food Day. Our founder Tom made us delicious Mac 'n Cheese, pulled...
Reflections // Kara Ellis, Marketing Intern
August 30, 2015
ince late April I have been working as a Marketing Intern with the 4P Foods team in DC and getting to know the sustainable agriculture scene a little bit better....
"But Citrus isn't Local!?" - A Word from Our Founder
April 28, 2015
Local food with a purpose – that’s our tagline.What does that mean though? And how do you define “local”? What exactly IS that purpose?These questions, and many others, hit me...
4P Foods Local Meat Share - NOW AVAILABLE!
January 15, 2015
After months of working closely with our farmers and getting into the nitty gritty of logistics, we were finally able to get all of our ducks in a row (pun...
4P Foods Storage Tips
January 14, 2015
Acorn SquashAcorn squash is a winter squash that is named for its Acorn-like shape. They peak during the Fall and Winter months. Acorn Squash come in a variety of colors...
"Food Chains" Documentary - Bonnie May
December 04, 2014
On November 23rd, I went to see the documentary “Food Chains” during its premiere screening at the West End Cinema, organized by DC Fair Food. Thanks to Founding Farmers, a DC restaurant sourcing...
Fixing a Broken System: "IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO US"
November 21, 2014
On October 25th, we hosted a celebration of Food Day 2014. We brought together our team, our 4P Foods members, our friends, and many of our wonderful farmers. The weather was...
Our Favorite Pick-Your-Own Apple Orchards
October 07, 2014
Let's face it, fall is a popular time to get out of the city for a stint and enjoy the beautiful countryside that is just at our doorstep. Since Apple...
Inside Look: 4P Foods Donation to Martha's Table
September 26, 2014
Once a month we make a delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables from our family of farms to our partner organization Martha's Table. The amount donated is based on the...
Strong Community
March 17, 2014
About 50 years ago, a Georgetown professor interested in addressing poverty in the nation’s capital sat down with a priest who had been working to help people on the streets...
Introducing 4P Foods
March 12, 2014
4P Foods is the newest farm-fresh food delivery company serving the Washington DC Metro Area. We do things a little differently.First of all, we deliver to your building, so you...
Meet Jim & Mark
March 06, 2014
WHAT HAPPENED TO AGRICULTURE IN AMERICA?Throughout the 20th century, farming has changed drastically in America. Not long after the great depression, small family farmers started getting squeezed by a number...