Food For All DC (FFA) had another impactful year in 2023. We grew as a useful resource for the D.C. government, private agencies, and health care providers, with 147 new case managers making referrals. We’ve become an important part of a referral network that supports food-insecure D.C. residents. The post Our 2023 Annual Report appeared first on Food for All DC ..read more

Jana started volunteering as a driver with FFA during the Covid days. She wanted to make a small contribution to people’s lives during that challenging period. As a retired grief counselor, she had the time and empathy, and she enjoyed being able to provide groceries to such nice recipients. She was also happy to be able to link up two of her previous clients with FFA. Tom joined Jana soon thereafter to carry the heavy bags to people’s doors. They […] The post Jana & Tom: A Family within a Family appeared first on Food for All DC ..read more

Two years ago, when their boys had grown up, Chris and Jenny looked for other ways to use their time. A friend was already volunteering at FFA, so they willingly accepted his invitation to join the group. They have been bagging groceries on Thursday mornings ever since. They enjoy the company of the volunteers and look forward to seeing these old and new friends each week. They feel they are getting more out of volunteering than they put in. In […] The post Chris & Jenny: Supporting a Relationship with New Experiences appeared first on Food for All DC ..read more

Cathy and Hank started volunteering with FFA in September 2020 as a way to help the community get through the Covid-19 pandemic. Cathy returns voicemails and messages one day per week and also schedules deliveries. On Fridays, Cathy and Hank deliver meals to FFA clients together. “It was a time we could be together doing something we enjoyed, as we were both working full time during Covid,” said Cathy. “Volunteering together gives us a chance to share the experiences together, […] The post Cathy & Hank: Better Together appeared first on Food for All DC ..read more

After a turbulent childhood, Monica Coe’s mother asked her to leave their home. With nowhere else to go, Monica ended up in Shepherd’s Cove Emergency Shelter. She was angry and disoriented, leading to more troubled behavior. As a result, she was transferred to the Patricia Handy Place for Women shelter in D.C. There, she had good case managers who helped her bring more meaning into life. Monica started loving herself more, did things that made her happy, rekindled old friendships, […] The post Monica: Saved by compassion appeared first on Food for All DC ..read more

It can take a single second for a life to be ripped apart. In Darrine’s case, that second was the time it took a bullet to shatter in his body and rip through his lungs, back, and spinal cord. The bullet was shot at close range from someone demanding his money. It contained the anger of a man who wasn’t given what he wanted. It took six surgeries and two near-death moments for Darrine to survive. Now he sits in […] The post Darrine: Pain is the motivation appeared first on Food for All DC ..read more

Check out the 2021 Food For All DC Annual Report. See who we served, how much goes into a bag groceries, and how many volunteer hours it takes every week. The post Our 2022 Annual Report appeared first on Food for All DC ..read more

Two years ago, when their boys had grown up, Chris and Jenny looked for other ways to use their time. A friend was already volunteering at FFA, so they willingly accepted his invitation to join the group. They have been bagging groceries on Thursday mornings ever since. They enjoy the company of the volunteers and look forward to seeing these old and new friends each week. They feel they are getting more out of volunteering than they put in. In addition, Chris delivers food on Saturdays, sometimes with their oldest son, who had this to say: “We have fun going around the city and meeting new p ..read more

Cathy and Hank started volunteering with FFA in September 2020 as a way to help the community get through the Covid-19 pandemic. Cathy returns voicemails and messages one day per week and also schedules deliveries. On Fridays, Cathy and Hank deliver meals to FFA clients together. “It was a time we could be together doing something we enjoyed, as we were both working full time during Covid,” said Cathy. “Volunteering together gives us a chance to share the experiences together, and it also helps to have two when navigating the city.” Over the years, Cathy and Hank have enjoyed meeting other FF ..read more

After a turbulent childhood, Monica Coe’s mother asked her to leave their home. With nowhere else to go, Monica ended up in Shepherd’s Cove Emergency Shelter. She was angry and disoriented, leading to more troubled behavior. As a result, she was transferred to the Patricia Handy Place for Women shelter in D.C. There, she had good case managers who helped her bring more meaning into life. Monica and her 2023 Steinbruck Award Monica started loving herself more, did things that made her happy, rekindled old friendships, and made new ones. She got a job at Burlington Coat Factory because the inter ..read more