Capital Area Food Bank
Good food today. Brighter futures tomorrow.
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Hunger exists in every zip code in our region.
Hunger stretches across the map of our area. That’s why our network of nonprofit partners does, too. Take a look to learn more about the scope of need in our region.

How we’re helping people in need
Together with over 450 local partners, we’re providing the food people need to thrive today. We’re also working with partners to pair food with services that can create permanent pathways out of hunger tomorrow.
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Providing Good Food To Help Today.
Distributing Food Where It’s Needed Most
With the help of farmers, wholesalers, restaurants, community members, and others, we source the food for over 45 million meals each year. And thanks to our hundreds of partners in the community, we’re able to get that food to the individuals and families who need it most.
Nonprofit Distribution Partners Direct Distribution Programs450+ Food Assistance Partners
Creating Hunger Solutions for Tomorrow.

Nutrition Education
Good nutrition helps people thrive. So nutrition is at the core of our mission.

Farms & Gardening
From nearby farms to backyard gardens, we’re committed to helping people get the produce they need for good health.

Food+ Partnerships
We partner with organizations that provide skills training, health screenings, financial advice, and more to address the root causes of hunger and food insecurity.
Food has the power to transform lives.
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They gave us more than food—they gave us hope.
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Events & Campaigns
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2022 Regional College Hunger Conference
The Capital Area Food Bank and The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area are pleased to have your institution represented at the 2022 Regional College Hunger Conference. The…Learn More About 2022 Regional College Hunger Conference -
Legal Food Frenzy
The 16th Annual Legal Food Frenzy runs from Monday, April 18 to Friday, April 29, 2022. Click here to register.Learn More About Legal Food Frenzy -
Food From The Bar DC
Food From the Bar is the legal community’s response to hunger in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. From May 1–31, 2022, law firms & legal professionals will compete to win…Learn More About Food From The Bar DC
From Our Blog
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Filling in the nutrition gap for preschoolers
For years, the food bank has been helping busy parents to access fresh, healthy food when they pick up their children from school. Now they can also do so when…Read More About Filling in the nutrition gap for preschoolers -
A Year of Giving Back: 12 Ways to Help in 2023
A new year is underway. Kick off 2023 with this at-a-glance guide for how to help people in your community each month of the year: January In the spirit of…Read More About A Year of Giving Back: 12 Ways to Help in 2023