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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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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Voices of Advocacy: Neijan Boyd
Neijan Boyd, a member of the Capital Area Food Bank’s Client Leadership Council, brings her perspectives to the table as someone who has navigated eviction, homelessness, and shelter living. Neijan…Read More About Voices of Advocacy: Neijan Boyd -
Hunger Report 2022: 1 in 3 faced food insecurity across region last year
One-third of residents across the Greater Washington region experienced some level of food insecurity in 2021, according to findings from a first-of-its-kind general population survey on food insecurity and inequity…Read More About Hunger Report 2022: 1 in 3 faced food insecurity across region last year