Hunger Report 2026: Food insecurity in the DMV hits a five-year high
REPORT IN BRIEF Each year, the Capital Area produces a Hunger Report that explores the state of food insecurity across the Greater Washington, DC region. Read More
Ways to take action during Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month! Each September, people across the country join together to raise awareness about hunger and take action to help solve it. Read More
Meet the new Mobile Meals bus
All aboard for free meals for kids! That’s the message on the back of the Capital Area Food Bank’s new Mobile… Read More
Fresh food and joy at D.C. schools
Once a month, dismissal at Boone Elementary School in Southeast DC comes with something extra: fresh produce, music, cooking demonstrations — and sometimes even a… Read More
A farmers market experience, free for the community
Before the Capital Area Food Bank’s Community Marketplace in Arlington officially opens each month, neighbors are already waiting in line. Inspired by a traditional farmers… Read More
Finding Their Voice: Celebrating the Client Leadership Council Class of 2026
When LeNard Short first learned about the Capital Area Food Bank’s Client Leadership Council (CLC), he wasn’t sure what to expect. He had spotted… Read More
How a food pharmacy helped support a healthier pregnancy
When Funmilayo Ayodele was pregnant with her first child, managing her health wasn’t easy. Affording the fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods recommended… Read More
How local watermen are helping feed Maryland families
On a bright morning along Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Choptank River is calm as father-and-son watermen Mike and Cody head out on the water. Read More
Summer meals: What’s on the plate?
A healthy summer starts with a balanced plate. When school lets out for summer, kids lose access to a reliable source of breakfasts and… Read More
Silver Market: Bringing fresh food to seniors with dignity and care
On the third Wednesday of each month, Yvonne is already looking forward to what’s ahead. She knows she will be visiting the Capital Area Food… Read More
