As the federal government shutdown approaches the one-month mark, we’re seeing increased need for food assistance across our community. Federal workers and contractors who have missed paychecks are in need of support, and the Capital Area Food Bank is responding to ensure that those families are able to continue putting food on their tables. Ahead […] The post Ramping up support during the federal government shutdown appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank.| Capital Area Food Bank
Just over four years ago, Chelsi Lewis moved back to the DMV, determined to finish her college degree and build a better future for her three kids. Originally from Alexandria, VA, she had spent several years in Georgia, where she worked as a case manager at the Salvation Army and ran a small food pantry. […]| Capital Area Food Bank
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On a busy afternoon at Prince George’s Community College, Khloe-Ann Carnegie settles at a campus table, pulling out her favorite snack, a GoGo Squeez applesauce, before diving into her studies. With nutritious food at her side, she can stay focused on assignments, be energized for class, and ready to tackle a full day of work […]| Capital Area Food Bank
The challenge of hunger in the Greater Washington region is persistent and deepening. New data from the Capital Area Food Bank’s latest Hunger Report shows that food insecurity remained elevated last year, with 36% of the region not always knowing where their next meal would be coming from. That overall prevalence of food insecurity is […] The post Hunger Report 2025: Food insecurity in DMV remains elevated, deepens in severity appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank.| Capital Area Food Bank
One year ago, we opened the doors to our expanded and improved Bedford Falls Foundation Northern Virginia Distribution Center. For more than 30 years, the food bank operated out of a facility on the same site that was no longer equipped to meet the growing demand for food across the region. Thanks to the generous […]| Capital Area Food Bank
September is Hunger Action Month! Each September, people across the country join together to raise awareness about hunger and take action to help solve it. In our region, nearly 1.5 million people experienced food insecurity at some point last year. With so many of our communities continuing to experience record levels of need, there’s never […]| Capital Area Food Bank
On a hot summer day outside of the Basilica of the National Shrine, cars lined up slowly. Weaving their way through the parking lot one by one, trunks popped open as volunteers loaded boxes of fresh produce and pantry staples inside. These cars were in line for our newly launched mobile market in partnership with […]| Capital Area Food Bank
When Mark Dais walks through the doors at Unity Health Care’s East of the River Health Center, he’s quick with a smile and a friendly word for the staff. He’s well-known at the center, not just for his upbeat spirit but for how seriously he takes caring for his health. Born and raised in DC, […] The post When Good Food Meets Good Care: Mark’s Story appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank.| Capital Area Food Bank
Our sprawling Urban Demonstration Garden is abloom. From towering stalks of corn to bushes heavy with ripe tomatoes, our half-acre garden is thriving, thanks in large part to the dedicated work of Xandra, our food growing specialist. We sat down with Xandra to learn more about what makes this green space flourish and how it […]| Capital Area Food Bank
The latest cohort of the Capital Area Food Bank’s Client Leadership Council has officially graduated. Over the past 10 months, the 15 members of CLC 5.0 came together from across the DMV region, each bringing unique perspectives shaped by their lived experiences with food insecurity. Though their backgrounds vary, they shared one goal: to speak […]| Capital Area Food Bank
Capital Area Food Bank partners with health care institutions to address health and food insecurity in communities in need.| Capital Area Food Bank
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 […]| Capital Area Food Bank
