About this Event
In the U.S., 35.2 million people - including 10.7 million kids - live in food-insecure households….while we waste 133 billion pounds of food every year (that’s up to 40% of the entire food supply). Apparently, we’ve mastered the art of throwing away dinner while debating what’s for dinner.
Grassroots Comedy has seen enough. We’re bringing together some of the funniest comedians in the Mid-Atlantic for a night of big laughs and sharp takes on food, waste, and the absurd systems that let both exist at the same time. It’s comedy with a conscience, and punchlines that actually pack one.
A portion of proceeds will go to, Northern Virginia Food Rescue, tackling both problems head-on. By rescuing surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants, farms, and other sources, they redirect it to food banks, shelters, schools, and community organizations serving low-income and vulnerable populations. Since launching, NOVA-FR has rescued more than 36 million pounds of food, mitigated over 58 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions, and supported more than 1,700 nonprofit partners - reaching thousands of people across the region. Powered by volunteers, donors, and partners, they’re building a future where no one goes hungry and no food goes to waste.
Come laugh. Come show up. Come help turn surplus into supper. Grab your tickets to the Comedy Show to End Food Waste and Hunger.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Festival Center, 1640 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, United States
USD 17.85 to USD 108.55
