cafb, Author at Capital Area Food Bank

Cheesy Bean Bites

How Rob “the Tomato Guy” Got Involved in Urban Gardening

Rob Schulman’s love for gardening brought him to the Capital Area Food Bank. The knowledge that he’s making an impact for his neighbors keeps him coming back, and it inspired him to start an own urban garden of his own. Read More

Summer Meals Fuel Summer Fun and Learning

Audrey Walker says breakfast is the “key to giving our kids a kick start for the day.” She should know. As Director of Youth Services at Jubilee Housing—one of the Food Bank’s nonprofit partners —Audrey runs the summer camp where kids are provided breakfast and lunch every day through the Capital Area Food Bank summer meals program. Read More

Chickpea Stew

What to Do With Your Urban Garden Harvest

If you’ve had a chance to follow along on the blog in the last couple of months, you may have already learned how to create your very own urban container garden and what you can plant in it. This month, if your garden is reaching full bloom, the next question is: “What can I do with all this food?” Read More

Focusing on Food and Family: Justin's Story

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

Skillet Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli

How One School Principal Turned His School into a Year-Round Hunger Solution

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

Greeting Kids with a Smile and a Snack: Cierra's Story

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

Chicken and Cabbage Lettuce Cups with Spicy Sauce