Arisai is working hard, but the earnings from her job don’t always enable her to purchase the kinds of food she’d like to for her son, which can be expensive. That’s why she’s glad that his after care program partners with the Capital Area Food Bank as one of its 2,000 After-School Meals sites. Read More
We’re always on the lookout for ways to say “thank you” to our incredible volunteers, and April – National Volunteer Month – presented a great opportunity to do that with an “Evening of Gratitude.” Read More
ConnectEd is a collaborative workshop for Capital Area Food Bank partners to discuss how food and nutrition impact the health of the communities they serve. In March, CAFB joined Giant Food nutritionists and guests from the American Heart Association and Georgetown Hospital to host a ConnectEd session. Read More
When I arrive with the produce for our free weekend farmers’ markets around 8 a.m., there are always at least 70 people already lined up,… Read More
We just got done with our first semester at George Washington University where we spend a lot of time debating theories on which governmental systems… Read More
Giving back is important to our family, especially at the holidays. We talk with our daughters about giving presents to those who don’t have… Read More
Once a month, like clockwork, you’ll find me at the Capital Area Food Bank’s distribution center sorting food, packing up boxes (with everything from green… Read More
When people were suffering after Hurricane Harvey earlier this year, we knew we had to do something. Food is the most basic human need,… Read More
This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking the community to help raise the funds for 400,000 meals in one day. With your support, we can do it!… Read More
As you head into your favorite grocery store this weekend, or any day through the holidays, we encourage to jump in- grab a bag, donate at the register, or select our most wanted items and add to our collection bins that are located at the front of the store. Read More
