CAFB Year in Review 2024
2024 was another wonderful year at the Capital Area Food Bank! We couldn’t have done it without our team of dedicated staff, our network of… Read More
Heather’s Story: A story of giving and resilience
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… Read More
How Family Markets bring healthy meals to families
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… Read More
Where does your Giving Tuesday dollar go?
Giving Tuesday is an annual celebration of global generosity and a chance for people across the globe to make a positive impact. Y… Read More
An inside look at our warehouse during the holiday season
The operations teams at our D.C. and Northern Virginia warehouses are the backbone of our work, ensuring that more than 60 million meals reach… Read More
Shauna’s story: ‘Hunger is something that you don’t see’
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… Read More
Kicking off the 5th class of our Client Leadership Council
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… Read More
Highlights from the 2024 Regional College Hunger Conference
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… Read More
Growing our food pharmacy program, in partnership with Unity Health Care
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… Read More
Food+Education: Supporting students’ basic needs to help fuel their success
For too many students, the road to a college degree is filled with obstacles. This has been true for Daysi Oscategui, a single mother… Read More
