Through Access to Nutritious Food
Brown Bag
Senior citizens in low-income housing are provided with monthly bags of food and educational information on nutrition at 34 locations throughout our service area. For more information please email brownbag@capitalareafoodbank.org
Direct Distributions
Every month the CAFB collaborates with the USDA to distribute food through the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) directly to those eligible in Arlington, Langley Park and Northeast D.C. communities. For more information please email agencyrelations@capitalareafoodbank.org
From the Ground Up at Clagett Farm
The CAFB works with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to bring sustainably grown fresh produce to underserved communities. Our partnership ensures that up to half of Clagett Farm’s harvest is donated to CAFB member agencies , provided to youth who participate in our summer educational programming, or sold at reduced-prices to low-income individuals and families. To help us share the harvest from Clagett Farm donate to the Share the Harvest Gift Project. For more information please visit our From the Ground Up webpage or email fgu@capitalareafoodbank.org
Grow A Row
The Grow A Row Program encourages local gardeners to grow and donate an extra row of produce from their gardens to CAFB member agencies that serve the community. For more information please visit our Grow A Row webpage or email growarow@capitalareafoodbank.org
Hunger Lifeline
This emergency food assistance referral system connects individuals and families seeking immediate aid with a neighborhood CAFB partner agency. With a current average of 150 referrals per month, call volumes continue to increase. If you need assistance right now call (202) 639-9770 or for more information please email hungerlifeline@capitalareafoodbank.org
Kids Cafe®
CAFB partners with after-school programs through the Kids Cafe® program to provide well-balanced hearty snacks or dinners for more than 2,000 children. Kids Cafe® has over 50 locations in recreation centers, churches, schools and community centers all over the D.C. area. For more information please email foodforkids@capitalareafoodbank.org
Mobile Pantry
CAFB quickly delivers fresh produce to 49 community centers and public housing sites for distribution to low-income individuals. For more information please email agencyrelations@capitalareafoodbank.org
Sister Hookup
By connecting our partner agencies with local grocery stores, our partners can utilize food that would otherwise be thrown away. For more information please email agencyrelations@capitalareafoodbank.org
Ward 8 Farmers Market
The Ward 8 Farmers Market and the CAFB have formed a partnership to ensure that a source of local, affordable produce is available to low-income residents east of the Anacostia River.
Weekend Bag
Children who receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch throughout the week at school can take home these nutritious, kid-friendly food bags for the weekend. The bags are packed by volunteers and delivered by Capital Area Food Bank trucks to be distributed each week from community-based sites for the children to carry home. For more information please email foodforkids@capitalareafoodbank.org