Blog
This is my archive
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March 16, 2023
Keeping students well-fed with afterschool meals
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January 18, 2023
Filling in the nutrition gap for preschoolers
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December 22, 2022
Taking groceries on the road for seniors
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November 11, 2022
Peek inside our revamped garden and outdoor kitchen!
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November 9, 2022
Working together on new ways to end college hunger
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August 15, 2022
CEO’s Reflections: Summer Meals and Future Dreams
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February 9, 2022
More than meals: CAFB’s 2022 policy agenda
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September 20, 2021
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.
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June 15, 2019
Focusing on Food and Family: Justin's Story
When Justin came to the United States from Ghana nine years ago, he dreamed of working hard and building a family. That dream came true as he gained employment in the food industry, got married, and had three children. But with a growing family came a growing budget, and that budget soon stretched to its limits.
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June 12, 2019
How One School Principal Turned His School into a Year-Round Hunger Solution
Principal Clint Mitchell recognizes the distant look in children’s eyes when they can’t concentrate, and he knows that an empty stomach is often the cause. When he came on board at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School, he got to work making sure his school provided hunger solutions – both during the academic year and the summer months when school is out.