The Capital Area Food Bank is gearing up to offer the Top Shelf training program to partner agencies in February and March. The goal of Top Shelf is to provide organizations with the resources to increase capacity, serve more clients, and sustain emergency feeding programs. Seven workshops provide solid foundations for feeding programs to improve… Read more »
Food Stamps Are So 2008
Evidently, some presidential candidates need to update their lexicon. Even though the federal Food Stamp program changed its name to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2008, the program is still referred to by its old moniker by a lot of folks, one of whom recently referred to President Obama as the “Food Stamp… Read more »
Whole Foods Market Championing Hunger
As we gear up for Blue Jeans Ball in a few months, we cannot help but acknowledge sponsors that make this great event possible. See the full listing here. However, our Boot-Cut sponsor, Whole Foods Market, has not only generously provided for the occasion, but they continue to fight hunger with us on a consistent… Read more »
Bringing In Birds with Benefits
A group of seniors from Avondale and Manor locations received a double treat at their recent visit to the Capital Area Food Bank the day before Thanksgiving. Not only did they receive special food baskets containing a turkey breast and other delicious food, they were surprised to meet President Obama and his entire family who… Read more »
Heeding the Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The staff of the Capital Area Food Bank recently held a celebration honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and commemorating the food bank’s 32 years of service. Founded on MLK Jr.’s birthday, the food bank’s work is guided by his words. Dr. King’s words speak to an interdependent and interconnected world. “We are caught in an… Read more »
CAFB Commemorates 32nd Anniversary on MLK Jr.’s Birthday
Thirty-two years ago on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday – January 15 – the Capital Area Food Bank opened its doors in response to an immediate need in the Washington metro area. The idea for the food bank was conceived a year earlier by the Interfaith Conference and the United Planning Organization in response to… Read more »
Volunteers Needed
The Capital Area Food Bank is currently in need of volunteers for this Friday, January 6 from 1 – 4 pm; and Saturday, January 7 from 9 – 12 am. We are looking for individuals or large groups to help pack bags for our Kids Cafe and Weekend Bag Programs. If you are still on vacation or… Read more »
The New Year
Two thousand twelve marks the Capital Area Food Bank’s 32nd anniversary. In our years of service, we have seen the ebb and flow of the economy, changes in government policies, the erosion of jobs and many other forces that have overwhelmed hundreds of thousands of residents here in the Washington metro area. The food bank… Read more »
In Memoriam: A Remembrance of Mildred Brooks: 1915 – 2011
Mildred Brooks lived her life with passion and flair. She served on the Capital Area Food Bank’s Board of Directors and was its secretary for a number of years. Her commitment to nutrition and healthy eating was indeed her passion, although she confessed that from time to time she enjoyed a good McDonald’s hamburger. Mildred made… Read more »
In Memoriam: Judge Eugene N. Hamilton, a Friend of the Capital Area Food Bank, Will Be Missed
Judge Eugene Hamilton was a great supporter and a critical ally of the Capital Area Food Bank, especially during the years leading up to our obtaining the eight-acre site for the food bank’s new home. His willingness to engage city officials in conversation and to establish the trust and credibility needed for the food bank… Read more »