Governor’s Bowl Challenge begins
The Governor’s Bowl Challenge is an important way to address hunger issues facing Virginians. Read More
The Farm Bill and What it Means to All of Us
Proposed cuts to the Farm Bill could reduce funding for many of the programs that the food bank supports. Read More
Green Thumbs in the City
Urban gardening in the Washington metro area is on the rise. According to the Neighborhood Farm Initiative 2010 census, there are 36 community gardens in DC. Read More
I’ll Gladly Pay the Food Bank Tuesday for a Burger Today
It’s National Burger Month and the new Bobby’s Burger Palace on K Street, NW is celebrating by donating one dollar to the Capital Area Food Bank for every Crunch Burger sold. Read More
DC Desertification
“Food deserts” are areas where it’s hard to find places to purchase or acquire affordable, healthy food. Surprisingly, this is a big problem in the… Read More
J.C. Hayward Interviews Lynn Brantley About Blue Jeans Ball
The 9th Annual Blue Jeans Ball, a major charity event benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank, arrives Sunday, April 22 at the Marriott Wardman Park… Read More
Hunger Games Coming to Virginia
Hey Virginia, get ready to compete. Next month, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, kick off the Governor’s Bowl Competition to… Read More
iFaith Golf Cup to Benefit the Capital Area Food Bank
The Third Annual iFaith Golf Cup will take place on April 16 at Lake Presidential Golf Club, a premier Washington area golf course. There… Read More
Innovating for Others
When we find a successful solution, we stick with it for a long time. Are there other uses for the things we have in place?… Read More
We Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends
Food banks survive thanks to the help and hard work of warehouse volunteers. They come for a variety of reasons and have diverse backgrounds yet… Read More