September Hunger is Action Month, a time when people across the country join together to raise awareness about hunger in our communities, and take action to help solve it. With so many of our neighbors continuing to experience high levels of need, there’s never been a better – or more important – time to take part. Read More
Neijan Boyd, a member of the Capital Area Food Bank’s Client Leadership Council, brings her perspectives to the table as someone who has navigated… Read More
In the space between 8 and 9 a.m., anticipation hovers. A light April breeze washes across the parking lot outside New Craig Memorial Church, where… Read More
In 2007, Beverly Flanagan “started coming apart.” After all, that’s when the surgeries started. A Silver Spring resident now in her 70s, Beverly… Read More
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
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
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
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
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 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
