Blog
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August 16, 2012
The Capital Area Food Bank…More than a Building
The new food distribution center is remarkable. However, it is our staff, partner agencies and all the people we serve that make it exceptional.
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August 15, 2012
Climate Craziness and What Can Be Done
Welcome to a food climate where wheat prices have climbed 37.6 percent since early June, and global food prices have risen 6.2 percent since last year.
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August 13, 2012
Protecting SNAP is a Priority
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is still in danger of major cuts.
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August 7, 2012
Growing Hope
The Capital Area Food Bank has brought together Anacostia youth for the past five summers through the Garden Club at Children of Mine Center.
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August 7, 2012
Virginia Staggers SNAP Benefits
The Office of Virginia Department of Social Services announced that beginning in September, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin staggering its monthly benefits over the course of 2-5 days.
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August 6, 2012
We Built This Food Bank on Rock n' Roll
The Coalition of the Willing takes to the stage in support of the Capital Area Food Bank in what may be the rockingest Feds Feed Families event ever.
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August 6, 2012
Climate Craziness: 2012 As a Food Game Changer
With the 2012 drought and increasing craziness in national climate patterns we may experience shifting food supplies that in turn will affect the food bank’s operations and our clients.
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August 3, 2012
CAN We Build It? Yes We CAN!
Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry and Antoni Gaudi have nothing on this year’s Canstruction competitors.
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August 2, 2012
A Snapshot About the Impact of SNAP
Food Stamp fraud rhetoric overlooks SNAP's effectiveness and efficiency rate among safety net programs.
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August 1, 2012
The Capital Area Food Bank Needs Donations Now More Than Ever
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.