I want to take a moment to thank the 12,000 + volunteers that supported the Capital Area Food Bank over the last year! Our volunteers make a huge difference at the food bank and their support is critical to our ability to reach our mission. This summer we held our first-ever Volunteer Appreciation event, which gave [...]
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Every Saturday, the Capital Area Food Bank hosts over 100 (sometimes over 200!) volunteers to sort and pack food in our DC warehouse. Volunteering at the food bank is a hands on and rewarding experience, which is why over 12,000 people volunteer with us each year. Our volunteers are an essential part of our operations, [...]
The Capital Area Food Bank is expanding its Mobile Food Pantry program to serve more individuals and get those individuals more food. We are in need of volunteers to help us kick off this expanded program. Last year, our Mobile Food Pantries distributed 6.8 million pounds of fresh produce to low-income seniors, families, and individuals. [...]
Urgent! Volunteers Needed this Saturday (We’ve filled the slots!)
By Mary Knighton-Brenner
February 12, 2010
While many grocery stores have empty shelves and people struggle to get food during the snow storm, the Capital Area Food Bank will remain open this weekend. Your help is needed to help us pack food to distribute to over 3,000 children and seniors. We will be open Saturday from 9am – 12pm and 1pm [...]