The efforts of the Capital Area Food Bank would not be possible without the generous support of the community. Our donors enable us to alleviate hunger in the region by delivering millions of meals worth of food to our partner agencies, and by offering a comprehensive array of programs and classes.
Direct Giving:
How to Contact Us
The Capital Area Food Bank is recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization, qualified to accept, administer, and disburse charitable gifts. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the Capital Area Food Bank administers all gifts in a business-like manner in accordance with the donor’s wishes.
If you would like more information, please call or write to:
Christel Hair – Chief Development Officer
Capital Area Food Bank
4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE
Washington, D.C. 20017
(202) 644-9838 or chair@capitalareafoodbank.org
"I am definitely fortunate for a lot of things in my life – career, family, etc. – and that’s why I decide to give back."
“I don’t believe that any child in our country should be hungry. That is shameful. How can I sit down and eat an entire meal — more than I should be eating — without sharing what I have with someone else?”