Blog
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May 31, 2012
Fresh Produce Celebrated at Clagett Farm
The early arrival of the warm weather this year has resulted in masses of delicious early spring vegetables.
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May 30, 2012
Forced to Choose: Housing, Medicine or Food
After a lifetime of contributing to society, many seniors often live on fixed incomes and are forced to make impossible decisions like choosing between paying for prescriptions or buying groceries.
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May 30, 2012
The Farm Bill and What it Means to All of Us
Proposed cuts to the Farm Bill could reduce funding for many of the programs that the food bank supports.
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May 29, 2012
Help the Capital Area Food Bank Win 1st Place and We All Benefit
As we move toward the home stretch of the Reward Volunteers contest, we need the continued support of our volunteers to gain top honors.
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May 25, 2012
Everyday Heroes
McKinley Crudup, Executive Director of Food Pantry Operations at Allen Chapel AME, manages one of the food bank’s mobile pantry distribution sites and helps feed over 2000 people a week.
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May 25, 2012
Lynn Brantley Honored with the “Spirit of Father McKenna Award”
Lynn is the first recipient to be awarded the Spirit of Father McKenna Award as an individual. In years past, groups were honored for their work within the community.
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May 24, 2012
Under 30 and Committed
The diverse environment coupled with the mission to feed those in need, makes the food bank a popular place for young people to begin their careers or complete volunteer hours.
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May 23, 2012
Green Thumbs in the City
Urban gardening in the Washington metro area is on the rise. According to the Neighborhood Farm Initiative 2010 census, there are 36 community gardens in DC.
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May 23, 2012
Connecting Food, Technology and Putt-Putt Golf
TE Connectivity took a moment at a recent conference to help residents struggling with hunger.
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May 21, 2012
Diversify Your Protein
Calling all protein! Healthy Eating on a Budget is an invitation for less expensive forms of protein to rise up and be stars on the plate.