The Capital Area Food Bank’s very own Lynn Brantley was recently honored by the White House as a Champion of Change. She was among ten local leaders who were highlighted for their efforts in improving the lives of others through charitable work, faith and advocacy. She shared her thoughts on the issue of hunger via… Read more »
Posts Tagged: President Obama
Help Protect Against Budget Proposals Threatening SNAP, Other Safety Net Programs
The 112th Congress is currently debating the 2012 federal budget and we need your help to encourage our elected officials to protect nutrition assistance and safety net programs. Programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the food stamp program) are being threatened with cuts by several members of Congress, which would affect low-income… Read more »
First Lady’s Fall Harvest Educates Children on Healthy Eating
What a day! On Wednesday, October 19th I was fortunate enough to visit the White House for First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Kitchen Garden Fall Harvest. While I waited for the first lady I had the rare opportunity to look into the Oval Office and see President Obama at work, as well as watch him… Read more »
President Obama’s Young African Leaders Visit Food Bank
When I first received the e-mail to host the President’s Young African Leaders, my first reaction was how to sufficiently host the group with so much on my plate. I went on vacation and the first question that was posed as soon as I arrived back to the food bank was, “Brian, any idea on how… Read more »
CAFB at 30: Hunger, History and Hope
First, we’d like to send our heartfelt prayers to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. We are deeply saddened by the disaster and are looking into ways that we might be of assistance. This year, the Capital Area Food Bank will commemorate 30 years of service to Washington metro area. As we enter another year… Read more »