Heather Thomas has spent her life giving to others. Whether through her career in social services, her work as a member of our Client Leadership Council, or her family’s holiday traditions, Heather has always been a champion of empathy and kindness. Even as someone deeply familiar with helping others, Heather never expected to find herself […] The post Heather’s Story: A story of giving and resilience appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank ..read more

At Barnard Elementary School in northwest Washington, D.C., families line up once a month in anticipation of the latest Family Market. A long line of tables stretches across the space, where volunteers work efficiently, packing bags of fresh food in an assembly-line style. These monthly events are more than just food distributions: they’re a chance […] The post How Family Markets bring healthy meals to families appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank ..read more

Giving Tuesday is an annual celebration of global generosity and a chance for people across the globe to make a positive impact. You can make a huge impact right where you live through your support of the Capital Area Food Bank! When you give, you provide critically needed meals for neighbors across the Greater Washington […] The post Where does your Giving Tuesday dollar go? appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank ..read more

Everyone gets hungry. But for some, meeting those needs is not always a reality. Shauna, a native Washingtonian, is no stranger to this struggle. Growing up in an area with a high cost of living, Shauna says “food insecurity has been a constant presence” in her life. And as a parent to three children with […] The post Shauna’s story: ‘Hunger is something that you don’t see’ appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank ..read more

The fifth class of our Client Leadership Council (CLC) began its journey with their first in-person introductory session. The CLC program brings together individuals with lived experience of food insecurity equipping them with advocacy training so they can use their voices to advocate for policies that impact their communities. Starting with this year’s cohort, the […] The post Kicking off the 5th class of our Client Leadership Council appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank ..read more

The Capital Area Food Bank, the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, and Northern Virginia Community College joined in hosting the third-ever Regional College Hunger Conference. The conference brought together higher-education leaders, advocates and students to collaborate on strategies to ensure that students have the food they need to succeed.  The day-long event included […] The post Highlights from the 2024 Regional College Hunger Conference appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank ..read more

We know that a nutritious diet is key to reducing the burden of many chronic diseases, but challenges like high costs and limited access to quality food often stand in the way. That’s why we’re growing our Food+Health initiatives, which bring food directly to patients where they receive care. In partnership with Unity Health Care, […] The post Growing our food pharmacy program, in partnership with Unity Health Care appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank ..read more

For too many students, the road to a college degree is filled with obstacles. This has been true for Daysi Oscategui, a single mother and first-generation college student. Daysi immigrated to the United States from Peru 23 years ago, settling in New York where she began her educational journey with accelerated English classes at a […] The post Food+Education: Supporting students’ basic needs to help fuel their success appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank ..read more

As we wrap up our Hispanic Heritage Month series, we turn to one of our partners in Prince George’s County, MD: No Limits Outreach Center. This organization has become a lifeline for the growing Hispanic population in the area, offering not only food but also a sense of community and support. Founded in 2007 by […] The post Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: No Limits Outreach appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank ..read more

The Bedford Falls Foundation Northern Virginia Distribution Center is officially open! As the orange ribbon was cut, the doors of our new loading docks rolled up, unveiling the expansive and improved space that’s ready to serve our community. Our recent ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official opening of a space that’s been long in the […] The post Now open to serve our community: a new, expanded NOVA facility appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank ..read more