The surgeon general and the President’s Council on on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition celebrated the Council’s 60th anniversary at the food bank today. Why? Because both have concluded the same thing we have: that food is at the heart of health.
Calling on Affordable Retailers
Our community needs grocery stores – not just corner stores – within reach of every neighborhood.
Stemming the Rising Tide of Suburban Hunger
Hunger knows no age, no race, no religion and increasingly, no zip code. The Capital Area Food Bank is committed to tackling this tough challenge, and to finding ways to reach children, seniors, and families with good food no matter where they live.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car and CAFB Team Up on Wellness
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is making a big investment in hunger relief and wellness in our area. To kick things off, they joined us for a day of volunteering!
On The Twelfth Day of Giving, My Food Bank Gave to Me…
By giving generously this holiday season, we can all make a big difference. 12 friends of the food bank have also signed up to match any gift made before the clock strikes midnight tonight, up to $100,000. Join us!
On The Eleventh Day of Giving, My Food Bank Gave to Me…
Whenever I see boys and girls begin trickling into one of our after school meal programs, I know they’re thinking about all the things that have happened that day – with their teachers, friends, families. But most of all, they’re thinking about food.
On The Tenth Day of Giving, My Food Bank Gave to Me….
For the past few years, Calvert Foundation has come to the food bank as a way to give back to the local community. Our firm supports communities around the world, and this is one of the more direct ways we are involved. And we like coming to the food bank because we know that so many other organizations rely on it.
On The Ninth Day of Giving, My Food Bank Gave to Me…
I spend my days surrounded by seniors who love laughter, gossip, and food. While there’s always plenty of the laughter and gossip in their lives, there’s not always quite enough food. We’re there to help fill that gap.
On The Eighth Day of Christmas, My Food Bank Gave to Me…
It’s amazing to watch an eggplant transform from an unidentifiable “purple thing” into a delicious and healthy meal. And that’s what I get to do on a regular basis as part of the food bank’s nutrition education team.
On The Seventh Day of Giving, My Food Bank Gave to Me…
Parents love our family markets because it’s easy to get to, and it’s a warm, inviting space. Their kids love it because there are good smells, things to taste, and the comfort of being in a place they know. Last year we had 7,000 families come to shop.