The holiday season is fast approaching and record numbers of families, children and individuals are struggling just to get enough food to eat. To make sure the holidays are special for everyone, the Capital Area Food Bank is again teaming up with WHUR-FM, Giant, SunTrust and Verizon for the annual Food 2 Feed Drive. Bring non-perishable… Read more »
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CAFB President and CEO Named One of Seven 2011 “Toyota Tribute to Working Women” Honorees
Lynn Brantley, Capital Area Food Bank President and CEO, was recently recognized by ABC-7 and Washington Area Toyota Dealers as a 2011 honoree of the “Toyota Tribute to Working Women” Award. For over 30 years, Brantley’s creative vision has inspired the food bank’s comprehensive approach to feeding those in need through enduring partnerships with hundreds… Read more »
Local Restaurants Help Fill Empty Bowls
Blog post submitted by Special Events Coordinator Anne-Lise Cossart New England clam chowder. Vegetarian chili. Zesty chicken tortilla soup. The tantalizing smell of dozens of soup kettles wafts through the room. This is just a sample of what guests will experience at the Capital Area Food Bank’s Annual Empty Bowls event on Wednesday, October 19 at the… Read more »
Empty Bowls in DC
Blog post written by Special Events Coordinator Anne-Lise Cossart Shaping clay with their hands, firing up kilns, and selecting dazzling colors and glazes, local artists have been spinning their pottery wheels to create unique bowls taking on a wide variety of shapes and sizes. These artists and many of their students have been working… Read more »
Hunger in the Nation’s Capital
You don’t have to travel far to witness hunger in America. In the shadow of the nation’s capital, hunger can be found in schools, on playgrounds, in assisted living facilities, and more recently in manicured homes of middle-class families. Here in the Washington metro area, hunger is not distended bellies or sunken eyes – but… Read more »
Thank You For Skipping Lunch
Thank you to all of those who skipped lunch on Wednesday, September 14 to help feed our neighbors struggling with hunger. The food bank really values your support. A special thanks to Ambassador Against Hunger Paul Wharton, DC50 WDCW-TV and The Washington Examiner for supporting the Skip Lunch Feed A Bunch campaign; and to the following restaurants that… Read more »
Giving Back
It’s a good feeling when hometown athletes return to their community, but it’s a great feeling when they take time to volunteer. New Orleans Saints Free Safety Usama Young stopped by the food bank this past Thursday, along with a group of over 30 high-school students, to sort food and pack bags. During his visit, he also… Read more »
Super Bowl Champion Helps In Struggle Against Hunger
Talking about a player who gives back! Super Bowl 44 Champion Usama Young is in town and will stop by the food bank tomorrow to help pack and sort food. Young is in town for his annual Stay Focused Football & Cheer Camp, which is part of the Usama Young Youth Foundation, and includes a series of… Read more »
Commit An Act of Kindness
The food bank is teaming up with KIND to Do the Kind Thing for children in need. We are looking for people to commit one small act of kindness by Tuesday, June 7 (KIND Tuesday). When you commit an act of kindness, KIND will donate funds to our Food for Kids’ Programs and help… Read more »
Taco Competition Helps Raise Funds for CAFB
Which local amateur chef makes the best tacos in the region? Head to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel tomorrow, May 15th, from noon to 4 PM to see more than 20 chefs compete in the D.C. Taco Experiment. Hosted by Brooklyn based foodies Nick Suarez and Theo Peck, the D.C. Taco Experiment is a cook-off… Read more »