Getting to know our new NOVA facility: more capacity to meet the need
What does it mean to be opening a new distribution center that is nearly four times larger than our original Lorton facility? It means that… Read More
Announcing our Building Brighter Futures Capital Campaign
The Capital Area Food Bank has been serving northern Virginia from the same facility for nearly 30 years. Over time, the needs of our community… Read More
Bringing colorful, nutritious meals to kids after the school day ends
Many families rely on meals provided at school to help ensure their children are able to access enough nutritious food to learn and grow. But… Read More
Empowering patients to manage their health through food
Iman has a recipe for everything. During a visit to the Diabetes Care Clinic at Children’s National Hospital, the 19-year-old – who… Read More
Honoring Joanne Barkett Conway’s legacy through a ‘transformational’ gift to address hunger
Joanne Barkett Conway focused much of her own life on improving the lives of others. That work has left a lasting legacy that now, thanks… Read More
Building community through fresh produce from Dodo Farms
Tope Fajingbesi has a consistent standard when it comes to the food that she and her husband, Niyi, distribute from their farm: if any… Read More
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Temple Sinai’s High Holidays fundraiser
“Do you think it would be a good idea to change our fundraising goal from $25,000 to $30,000?” It’s unusual for groups… Read More
Cheryl’s Story — part of our ‘Hunger is Here’ PSA campaign
A former telephone switchboard operator from Silver Spring, Cheryl worked all of her life. Then an illness forced her into early retirement. … Read More
Hope through Help: Norkris’s Story
Norkris (right) and CAFB President and CEO Radha Muthiah during a Mobile Market food distribution. On a fall day at a CAFB community… Read More
Hunger Report 2023: Food insecurity barely budged amid inflation, end of pandemic aid
The end of the pandemic did not mark the end of staggering levels of food insecurity across the Greater Washington region. One… Read More
