1 in 3 of our DMV neighbors struggles with hunger. Surprised?
In a community as wealthy as ours, no one should go hungry. Hunger impacts everyone, from individuals to families to seniors.
Meet Your Neighbors
Nate – Oxon Hill, MD
When reductions in the federal workforce left Nate’s small business struggling, he faced the challenge of keeping his family afloat.
Angela – Upper Marlboro, MD
Angela lives with a chronic illness. The healthy foods that help her manage are often expensive, making it difficult to care for her health while keeping up with everyday bills.
Adam – Alexandria, VA
After serving in the Air Force and continuing his career in federal service, Adam never expected to find himself facing an uncertain future.
Estella – Chantilly, VA
A student. An employee. A single mother of three.
Estella is studying to improve her children’s futures,
but she’s struggling to put food on the table today.
Cheryl – Silver Spring, MD
A former telephone switchboard operator, Cheryl worked all of her life. She never thought she’d need the food bank until an illness forced her into early retirement.
Shauna – Washington, DC
Shauna cares for her three special-needs
children from their one-bedroom apartment.
While love is abundant in her home, food is not.
Chris – Fairfax, VA
After some health challenges, Chris found himself facing hunger. Food assistance helped get him back on track with a job and a brighter future ahead.
The Facts About Hunger In Our Region
Dig deep into the numbers in the Capital Area Food Bank’s 2025 Hunger Report.
Supporting Partners
We’re proud to partner with these organizations to raise awareness about hunger in our region through this campaign.
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