IMMEDIATE HELP REQUESTED – Thanks to some very generous donors, several pallets of veggie pops, applesauce and protein-rich black bean patties need to make their way to people in need. Register for a Warehouse shift today.
In addition, here are seven other ways to help your community:
Volunteer Opportunities
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Cooking Matters
Class Assistant
Date: Varies, 3 hours per week for six weeks
Location:Varies across the CAFB service area
To register, contact Livia Berg at lberg@capitalareafoodbank.org.
Nutrition Instructor
Date: Varies, 3 hours per week for six weeks
Location: Varies across the CAFB service area
To register, contact Livia Berg at lberg@capitalareafoodbank.org.
Culinary Instructor
Date: Varies, 3 hours per week for six weeks
Location: Varies across the CAFB service area
To register, contact Livia Berg at lberg@capitalareafoodbank.org.
As many of the clients speak Spanish, bilingual volunteers are encouraged to register. -
Community Marketplace
- Northern Virginia– Date: Saturday, July 11 | Time: 8:30am-12:00pm | Location: 12125 Pinecrest Road Reston, Virginia 20190. To register, click here. Contact: Ellen Mackall at emackall@capitalareafoodbank.org .
- Maryland– Date: Saturday, July 18 | Time: 8:30am-12:00pm | Location: 3600 Brightseat Road Landover, Maryland 20785. To register, click here. Contact: Ellen Mackall at emackall@capitalareafoodbank.org .
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Garden Building
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Warehouse/Agency Mart
Need: 45 volunteers per site
Date: Multiple dates/times starting in March and throughout the Spring
Location:Capital Area Food Bank, 4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE 20017
To register, click here. Contact: MJ mjcrom@capitalareafoodbank.org
Date: Multiple dates/times in February | Time: 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Capital Area Food Bank, 4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE 20017.
To register, click here. Contact: Ellen Mackall at emackall@capitalareafoodbank.org .
Food & Fund Drives
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Organize a food & fund drive.
Why: Food donations decrease dramatically in the summer months, despite an increase in need, particularly among children. To get started, click here.
DC Greens
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Join DC Greens at Farmers’ Markets Across DC
Support farmers’ markets (PDF) in all 8 wards of DC in providing access to fresh fruit and vegetables to low-income community members.
Why: In 2014, over 15,000 District residents participated in the Produce Plus Program between June and September, overwhelming the 43+ farmers’ markets across the city with their enthusiasm. As a Farmers’ Market Brigade volunteer you will make sure that new and returning Produce Plus customers have the best possible experience when they shop at a market.
Contact: Molly Berntsen at Molly@dcgreens.org for more information.
By sharing your time, skills and experience with the Capital Area Food Bank, you help us better serve children, seniors and families at risk of hunger in our community. If you want to chat about these or other ideas you have, please contact Ellen Mackall at (202) 644-9835.