Blog
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June 6, 2014Summer Food Service Program
The Capital Area Food Bank is committed to providing summer meals to kids who are struggling with hunger.
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June 3, 2014
Where Food Meets Community
The demand for produce spans all income brackets, yet the proliferation of farmer’s markets does not mean increased access to fresh produce for all.
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June 2, 2014
Senior Health Matters – Serving the Senior Population in DC
The Grocery Plus Program provides a monthly grocery supplement to low income seniors to help stretch their already taxed fixed incomes.
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May 29, 2014
Market at Kennedy High School – Tremendous Success!
More than 500 people attended the first MCPS Family Market Day at Kennedy High School.
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May 28, 2014
Calling All Volunteers — June
Every month there are new and ongoing volunteer opportunities at the food bank. Check out what’s in store in June.
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May 27, 2014
Vote for the CAFB’s Urban Demonstration Garden!
CAFB’s Urban Demonstration Garden has been selected by Washington DC Green Festival as a finalist for their Community Award!
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May 23, 2014
We’re Getting Older…and We Need a Plan
Simply by sharing information, we can build a more informed regional map of what is being done for seniors today and what areas need our attention tomorrow.
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May 12, 2014
Off-Court Action
The Washington Mystics basketball team took their game off-court to help pack and sort food at the Capital Area Food Bank.
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May 7, 2014
Senior Strong: Shirley Washington
“I’m not ashamed of anything in my life” says Shirley, who, at 62, participates in both Grocery Plus and SNAP to help support herself.