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

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
Tope Fajingbesi has a consistent standard when it comes to the food that she and her husband, Niyi, distribute from their farm: if any… Read More
“Do you think it would be a good idea to change our fundraising goal from $25,000 to $30,000?” It’s unusual for groups… Read More
A former telephone switchboard operator from Silver Spring, Cheryl worked all of her life. Then an illness forced her into early retirement. … Read More
Norkris (right) and CAFB President and CEO Radha Muthiah during a Mobile Market food distribution. On a fall day at a CAFB community… Read More
The end of the pandemic did not mark the end of staggering levels of food insecurity across the Greater Washington region. One… Read More
Eating nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins is critical for avoiding or managing diet-related illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. Understanding this… Read More
Coconut milk. Tea. Masa flour. Boxes filled with cooking oil and spices. These are just a few of the newer offerings stocked… Read More
The loss of the ability to buy a week’s worth of meals. That was the impact for at least 328,000 people – and likely far… Read More
The Capital Area Food Bank has long witnessed how decisions and policies that affect our clients often exclude the voices of those most impacted. Through… Read More