When Justin came to the United States from Ghana nine years ago, he dreamed of working hard and building a family. That dream came true as he gained employment in the food industry, got married, and had three children. But with a growing family came a growing budget, and that budget soon stretched to its limits. Read More
538 calories | 59g carbs | 18g fat (5g sat fat) | 40g protein | 784mg sodium | 11g fiber | 6g total sugars (6g… Read More
Principal Clint Mitchell recognizes the distant look in children’s eyes when they can’t concentrate, and he knows that an empty stomach is often the cause. When he came on board at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School, he got to work making sure his school provided hunger solutions – both during the academic year and the summer months when school is out. Read More
Every day, Cierra Peterson greets each child with a smile as they come through the door at Little Lights, an after-school program that partners with the Capital Area Food Bank to provide nutritious meals to the kids who attend. The daily interactions are special to her, and she knows firsthand how much positive impact it can have on children’s lives. Read More
331 calories | 13g carbs | 20g fat (3g sat fat) | 27g protein | 306mg sodium | 7g fiber | 6g sugar (0g added… Read More
We’re in the heart of spring, and summer is on the way! Last month, we taught you how to create your very own urban container garden. Container gardening is an easy way to grow vegetables, especially when you lack yard space. But what can you grow in it? Come find out! Read More
Michelle, a single mother of three whose family participates in the food bank’s Family Markets program, has always believed in the power of nutrition. She strives to put a balanced meal on the table every night, and she’s always loved to cook—meat, fish, beans, veggies, lentils. The food bank’s Family Market program helps her do that. Read More
390 calories | 62g carbs | 12g fat (3g sat fat) | 10g protein | 130mg sodium | 4g fiber | 2g sugar per serving… Read More
Volunteers are the beating heart of the Capital Area Food Bank. They’re on the front lines of the distribution process every day. Volunteers provide the essential first step in getting food flowing to the men, women, and children we serve in the Greater Washington Metropolitan area. In honor of National Volunteer Month, here are five amazing things our volunteers helped accomplish this past year! Read More
288 calories | 6g carbs | 15g fat (3g sat fat) | 32g protein | 760mg sodium | 2g fiber | 3g total sugars (0g… Read More
