Celebrating the helpers, two years in: Community support makes pandemic response possible
As we reflect on two years since COVID’s onset, we’re reminded of the many people who rose to the occasion to help address historic… Read More
Bringing nutritious groceries to the exam room in new partnership with Children’s National Hospital
Conversations about nutrition between the dietitians and young patients with diabetes at Children’s National Hospital often have led to the same obstacle: the foods that… Read More
Community Partner Spotlight: Bread for the City
When it comes to solving complex issues like hunger, sourcing and distributing meals is only the first step. A core part of our work… Read More
Community Catalyst: Mieka Wick of The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
Mieka Wick is the Executive Director of The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, which for years has been a significant investor… Read More
Community Snapshot: Help at the Holidays
Roberta has a career in home healthcare, but needed a little extra help this year affording food for the holidays. She knew the food bank would be there for her to help make the season special. Read More
A Year of Giving Back: 12 Ways to Help in 2022
A new year is just ahead. Get ready to kick off 2022 with this at-a-glance guide for how to help people in your community each month of the year. Read More
Five questions with Dr. Arethusa Kirk of UnitedHealthcare
Dr. Arethusa Kirk is the National Senior Medical Director for Community and State with UnitedHealthcare — one of the largest health insurers in the nation… Read More
Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby: Providing Nutritious Food to Moms-to-Be
In the living room of an upper-level apartment, baby Sophia smiles from the comfort of a pink rocker, decorated with unicorn-and-flower-print fabric. A calm… Read More
From Volunteer Hours to Grants, It’s Clear Enterprise Cares
On October 28, the Capital Area Food Bank received $150,000 from the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation to address food insecurity in the greater Washington region. The… Read More
Curbside Groceries expands to Prince George’s County, MD
A new option for affordable groceries has arrived in Maryland! The food bank is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Curbside Groceries initiative into Prince George’s County. Curbside Groceries, which currently operates in DC’s Ward 8, is a mobile grocery truck designed to create equitable access to nutritious food at affordable prices by serving residents in areas with few nutritious grocery options. Read More
