Community Snapshot: Help at the Holidays
Roberta has a career in home healthcare, but needed a little extra help this year affording food for the holidays. She knew the food bank would be there for her to help make the season special. Read More
A Year of Giving Back: 12 Ways to Help in 2022
A new year is just ahead. Get ready to kick off 2022 with this at-a-glance guide for how to help people in your community each month of the year. Read More
Five questions with Dr. Arethusa Kirk of UnitedHealthcare
Dr. Arethusa Kirk is the National Senior Medical Director for Community and State with UnitedHealthcare — one of the largest health insurers in the nation… Read More
Where Does Your #GivingTuesday Dollar Go?
#GivingTuesday is an annual celebration of global generosity and a chance for people across the globe to make a positive impact. This… Read More
From Volunteer Hours to Grants, It’s Clear Enterprise Cares
On October 28, the Capital Area Food Bank received $150,000 from the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation to address food insecurity in the greater Washington region. The… Read More
Curbside Groceries expands to Prince George’s County, MD
A new option for affordable groceries has arrived in Maryland! The food bank is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Curbside Groceries initiative into Prince George’s County. Curbside Groceries, which currently operates in DC’s Ward 8, is a mobile grocery truck designed to create equitable access to nutritious food at affordable prices by serving residents in areas with few nutritious grocery options. Read More
3 Simple Ways to Take Action for #HungerActionMonth
September Hunger is Action Month, a time when people across the country join together to raise awareness about hunger in our communities, and take action to help solve it. With so many of our neighbors continuing to experience high levels of need due to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s never been a better – or more important – time to take part. Read More
Jubilee Housing: Feeding Kids and Supporting Community
Food bank partner Jubilee Housing has continued to serve children throughout the pandemic, providing hot meals and snacks to keep kids healthy and energized year round. Their programs engage children in experiential learning opportunities in science, engineering, art, and math, as well as civic engagement. Just as importantly, the program provides a deep sense of community that extends beyond its building walls. Read More
Voices of Advocacy: Melody Lawson
Client Leadership Council member Melody Lawson was born and raised in Washington, DC and has dedicated her life here to giving back to the community. She’s been passionate about food since she was a little girl, and every day she wakes up and lives by the motto her grandmother taught her: never let anybody go hungry. Read More
By the Numbers: Summer Meals for Kids
For most kids and teens, summer is a time for fun. But for kids in our region who don't have food at home, summer can mean long and hot days without enough to eat. Each year through our summer meals program, we provide the nutritious meals kids need to continue growing and learning - even when school isn't in session. Read More
