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
Between 20-30 people who live in the food bank’s service area and who are experiencing food insecurity receive advocacy training through the Client Leadership Council. This 10-month training program supports their growth as advocates for themselves and their communities, and it enables them to effectively serve as agents of change. The council is named for […]| Capital Area Food Bank
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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
When the school year ends, so do school breakfasts and lunches, leaving a gap for many children who rely on those meals. With rising grocery costs, summer can be especially difficult for families trying to keep their kids fed. That’s where our summer meals program steps in. Partnering with 30 sites across the region that […]| Capital Area Food Bank
On an overcast morning in early May, the East Capitol Walk-In Center in Southeast D.C. was alive with movement and conversation. Seniors steadily filed in to pick up their monthly food boxes—part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative designed to provide nutritious food to income-eligible seniors over the […]| Capital Area Food Bank
High energy, good spirits, and a team ready to be put to work. That’s the crew from Enterprise Mobility, who brought a shift of volunteers from across their DC rental offices this month to help pack nearly 500 boxes of food for seniors. Some of the volunteers were familiar faces, who regularly step away from […] The post Giving Back with Enterprise Mobility appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank.| Capital Area Food Bank
What happens to an apple that falls off a shelf in a grocery store? It might be a little bruised, no longer as shiny as its neighbors. Suddenly, it may not be the first choice of a shopper who spots a more polished piece of fruit. Yet inside, it’s perfectly good to eat. Across the […]| Capital Area Food Bank
It’s a sunny Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. Steve Heller, Carol Porterfield, and Mary Morton are gathered in the food bank’s volunteer lounge, catching up on their weekends and gearing up for another shift. The trio, who all started their volunteer journeys at different times, now look forward to their shifts together. They are among […]| Capital Area Food Bank
The sounds of chopping and sizzling echo through our training kitchen. Step inside, and you’ll find our Nutrition Education team in action. It’s recipe testing day, a hands-on process that ensures our recipe cards are as delicious and practical as they are nutritious. At the heart of CAFB’s nutrition education efforts are our recipe cards, […] The post In the Kitchen with Nutrition Education appeared first on Capital Area Food Bank.| 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
Statement from CAFB CEO Radha Muthiah on the passing of CAFB co-founder Father Eugene Brake Along with so many others at the Capital Area Food Bank, I am deeply saddened at this week’s passing of Father Eugene Brake, one of the food bank’s co-founders. Father Brake, a cherished member of the CAFB community for decades, […]| Capital Area Food Bank
Our new Northern Virginia facility is nearing completion, with furniture arriving and final safety inspections scheduled. As we prepare to open our doors on the expanded facility in Lorton, we’ve been eager to share the new space with our long-time partners- who better to appreciate the transformation? We invited staffers from two of our partner […]| Capital Area Food Bank
