The Capital Area Food Bank recently teamed up with The Virginia Federation of Food Banks to bring Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and Virginia State Delegate Mark D. Sickles to CAFB partner agency ALIVE Inc. in Alexandria, Virginia. The Governor and Delegate Sickles volunteered packing food as a part of the state wide legislator volunteer day for… Read more »
Posts Tagged: volunteer
Hunger in the Nation’s Capital
You don’t have to travel far to witness hunger in America. In the shadow of the nation’s capital, hunger can be found in schools, on playgrounds, in assisted living facilities, and more recently in manicured homes of middle-class families. Here in the Washington metro area, hunger is not distended bellies or sunken eyes – but… Read more »
Washington Nationals Team Up with the Food Bank!
For the past three years, the Washington Nationals have partnered with the Capital Area Food Bank to organize food drives during the summer months when our food donations are typically slow. But not only do they assist in donating food, the Nats team players put the food where their mouth is and donate their time by volunteering in the… Read more »
Super Bowl Champion Helps In Struggle Against Hunger
Talking about a player who gives back! Super Bowl 44 Champion Usama Young is in town and will stop by the food bank tomorrow to help pack and sort food. Young is in town for his annual Stay Focused Football & Cheer Camp, which is part of the Usama Young Youth Foundation, and includes a series of… Read more »
Little League Group Donates to Food For Kids
Article written by: Marie Morse, Food For Kids Associate Donations and volunteers have always been a crucial part of the work completed at the Capital Area Food Bank. Luckily, one volunteer took her efforts to the next level by organizing a canned food drive in order to support the Food For Kids department! Deb Roeber… Read more »
NCCC Team Moose 1 Act as Change Agents in the DC Area!
On May 2nd, a group of 11 young change agents ushered their way into the CAFB’s doors. They were here serving as AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers. AmeriCorps NCCC is a full- time team-based residential program that is used to strengthen communities and build leaders amongst its participants through direct service. Groups of 18-24 year-olds are deployed… Read more »
Help Needed in Volunteer Programs!
Volunteers are the backbone of the Capital Area Food Bank. They save the organization time and money by filling essential roles and enabling us to annually distribute nearly 30 million pounds of food to more than 478,000 people. As we move into the summer months, the increase in the availability of volunteers has resulted in the need… Read more »
Riding with the Mobile Food Pantry Program Team
Blog Post written by Mary Dancy, Individual Giving Assistant. Working as a part-time staff in the development office of the Capital Area Food Bank does not often provide an opportunity for me to visit some of our many programs to see how they operate. The Mobile Food Pantry Program is one such program. It conducts outreach… Read more »
Fresh, Local Produce Is Just Around The Corner
Slipping along icy sidewalks every morning on my walk to the Metro, I know I’m not the only person eagerly awaiting the first signs of spring. As a native Virginian, every year I look forward to the first spinach and strawberries, knowing that the local, seasonal produce will have been worth the wait. But I’ve… Read more »
Cooking Matters Satellite Site Takes Off at Shaw Middle School
The Capital Area Food Bank has been a long-time partner of Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters – formerly Operation Frontline – program. This partnership, which provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to make healthier choices and prepare healthier meals, began in 1993 and the demand for Cooking Matters classes has been growing since. The food bank is projected… Read more »