Working with Virginia farmers to offer veggies fresh from the field
Mid-summer marks an exciting point in the year for the food bank’s food sourcing: it’s the time when all of the fresh produce distributed… Read More
Statement from CAFB CEO Radha Muthiah on the passing of CAFB co-founder Father Eugene Brake
Statement from CAFB CEO Radha Muthiah on the passing of CAFB co-founder Father Eugene Brake Along with so many others… Read More
Getting to know our new NOVA facility: a sneak peek for our partners
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… Read More
Meet the Client Leadership Council (Part Two)
The fourth cohort of the Client Leadership Council (CLC) is nearing the end of their program and preparing for graduation. Over the past 10… Read More
A look at our first-ever Senior Hunger Conference
As part of Older Americans Month, the Capital Area Food Bank in May convened our first-ever Senior Hunger Conference: a convening to discuss strategies for… Read More
Getting to know our new NOVA facility: more capacity to meet the need
What does it mean to be opening a new distribution center that is nearly four times larger than our original Lorton facility? It means that… Read More
Announcing our Building Brighter Futures Capital Campaign
The Capital Area Food Bank has been serving northern Virginia from the same facility for nearly 30 years. Over time, the needs of our community… Read More
Bringing colorful, nutritious meals to kids after the school day ends
Many families rely on meals provided at school to help ensure their children are able to access enough nutritious food to learn and grow. But… Read More
Empowering patients to manage their health through food
Iman has a recipe for everything. During a visit to the Diabetes Care Clinic at Children’s National Hospital, the 19-year-old – who… Read More
Honoring Joanne Barkett Conway’s legacy through a ‘transformational’ gift to address hunger
Joanne Barkett Conway focused much of her own life on improving the lives of others. That work has left a lasting legacy that now, thanks… Read More
