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January 16, 2013CAFB Founded 33 Years Ago
As a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the founding date selected by the CAFB organizers was his birthday, January 15.
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January 16, 2013
Day of Service, Year of Commitment
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are asking Americans to participate in National Day of Service on Saturday.
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January 10, 2013
Decades Later, Hunger Pangs Remembered
“I grew up in an environment where we didn’t have a lot of opportunities. I know what it’s like to go to bed hungry.”
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January 9, 2013
Calling All Volunteers — January
Every month we'll announce new and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Check out what's in store in January.
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December 7, 2012
Calling All Volunteers — December
Every month we'll announce new and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Check out what's in store in December.
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November 29, 2012
Caps Veteran Still Scores Big in the Community
Former Washington Capitals star Peter Bondra and fellow hockey fans volunteered their time before presenting a $10,000 check to the Capital Area Food Bank.
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November 8, 2012
Calling All Volunteers — November
Every month we'll announce new and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Check out what's in store in November.
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October 19, 2012
Anne Holton Volunteers at CAFB’s Virginia Branch
It’s sometimes a challenge to find an hour or two in our busy schedules to volunteer. Imagine trying to squeeze in the time during your spouse’s senate campaign.
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September 24, 2012
AmeriCorps Volunteers Welcomed by CAFB
We're happy to welcome three people who have committed themselves to one year of service to the food bank as AmeriCorps volunteers by way of the Episcopal Service Corps.
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September 22, 2012
Madisson’s Garden Benefits Capital Area Food Bank
As she was completing her junior year at Maryland’s Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, Madisson Tully began exploring ideas for a summer project that would involve her family and friends and benefit the community.