Blog
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November 6, 2012
Virginia is for [Fresh Produce] Lovers
The food bank recently brought on the Waterpenny Farm in Sperryville, VA to help provide fresh produce to our NOVA partners.
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November 5, 2012
How to Apply for Replacement SNAP Benefits
Families and individuals who were set back by Hurricane Sandy and currently receive SNAP benefits may be eligible for replacement SNAP benefits.
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November 4, 2012
The Doctor is In! Prizes and Music Await…
He’s back at it. That’s not a bad pun about a generous spine specialist; it’s an invitation.
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November 2, 2012
Hunger in America 2014
A comprehensive survey of the community and food bank clients set to wrap up in 2014 is already underway.
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November 1, 2012
Food Day Features Healthy Eating
Healthy Eating on a Budget came to life in the kitchen as participants watched an engaging cooking demonstration by the "Healthy Cook" Kate Sherwood.
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November 1, 2012
Neighbors in Need Reach 680,000
An overwhelming number of people in our area are faced every day with the difficult choices between buying food and allocating limited funds towards other expenses.
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October 25, 2012
Shining the Light on After-school Nutrition Programs
The Vansville Community Center is one of 14 new recreation centers offering after-school meals in Maryland under the sponsorship of the Capital Area Food Bank.
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October 25, 2012
Healthy Food Initiative is Formally Announced
Yesterday, on Food Day, we launched our Healthy Food Initiative which sets will ultimately bring more healthy food into areas we serve.
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October 24, 2012
The CAFB Makes Special Announcement on FOOD DAY!
This week across the country, individuals and organizations will celebrate Food Day, a nationwide commemoration and movement for healthy, affordable and sustainably produced food.
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October 23, 2012
Thank you WIC!
Our leaders and policymakers must continue providing critical nutrition to families in need at critical times: pregnancy, postpartum, and the first weeks and years of a child’s life.