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Food Stamp fraud rhetoric overlooks SNAP's effectiveness and efficiency rate among safety net programs.

Now that the Capital Area Food Bank is officially open for business, we invite you to visit us in our new distribution center located at 4900 Puerto Rico Ave., NE.

Among the many new capabilities of our new distribution center, there is a fantastic space dedicated to volunteers.

This week our resident dietitian Jodi Balis serves up a recipe for some delicious zucchini bread.

In just a few days, the Capital Area Food Bank will be fully settled into its new food distribution center.

As former South African President Nelson Mandela celebrated his 94th birthday on July 18, the world paid homage to him by volunteering at various social service organizations.

It is estimated that 46 million Americans face food insecurity today, with over 200 million adults and children living in overweight or obese states.

The hot weather didn't stop Capital Area Food Bank volunteers from collecting food donations at the Washington Nationals versus Colorado Rockies game.

A bigger facility means that we can distribute a higher quality and quantity of food as well as grow our nutrition education and outreach initiatives.

She will be one of 25 fellows participating in a yearlong program that shapes future leaders.