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We're happy to welcome three people who have committed themselves to one year of service to the food bank as AmeriCorps volunteers by way of the Episcopal Service Corps.

Empty Bowls is an exciting event hosted by the Capital Area Food Bank each fall during which artists donate their original, handmade bowls that are then filled with a symbolic meal of soup and bread.

As she was completing her junior year at Maryland’s Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, Madisson Tully began exploring ideas for a summer project that would involve her family and friends and benefit the community.

Earlier this month, Canstruction DC closed out its most bountiful year to date by collecting 56,578 pounds of food and raising $8517 for feed families in need.

The one-day summit will help partner agencies incorporate nutrition into their feeding programs and offer distribution techniques.

September is Whole Grains Month, an initiative created to raise awareness about the health benefits of whole grains and encourage people to incorporate whole grains into their diets.

Our NOVA branch has recently planted a garden of beautiful native plants with the help of Healthy Eating Educator Abbie Steiner, other staff and volunteers.

Before you head out this morning to get your favorite cup of coffee or start thinking about what you’re going to eat for lunch, remember today is Skip Lunch Feed A Bunch.

CAFB staff kicked off Hunger Action Month by participating in Go Orange day, which encouraged people to wear orange and speak out for the 49 million Americans struggling with hunger.

Acquiring a van for a formal shuttle service would enable the food bank to provide convenient and comfortable transportation for our volunteers who rely on the Metro to reach our facility.