Blog
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October 11, 2019
A New Perspective on Hunger
Gabby grew up in the DC area, but it wasn't until her tenure at the Capital Area Food Bank as the 2019 Hunger Lifeline Intern that she found a new perspective on the food insecurity prevalent in her community. Now, she is further inspired to pursue a career in public health and social justice.
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August 13, 2019
The Difference An After School Meal Makes
Akiema’s job helps her pay the family’s bills, but it doesn’t leave much left over for food. She used to worry about how she’d make sure her kids got enough to eat, especially over the summer and after school. Today, though, that’s changed. Read more to learn how.
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August 5, 2019
Mediterranean Potato Salad
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July 24, 2019
Proposed Changes to SNAP (food stamp) Regulations Would Have Negative Impacts for Area Families
The Capital Area Food Bank is deeply concerned by the proposed revisions to SNAP (formerly called food stamps) eligibility requirements put forth yesterday.
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July 24, 2019
Inside Look: Summer Meals in Action
Ever wonder what the Food Bank’s Summer Meals program looks like in action? Take an inside look at mealtime for Community Services Foundation, a CAFB partner that hosts a summer camp and provides free breakfast and lunch for kids throughout the summer.
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July 16, 2019
Cheesy Bean Bites
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July 8, 2019
How Rob “the Tomato Guy” Got Involved in Urban Gardening
Rob Schulman’s love for gardening brought him to the Capital Area Food Bank. The knowledge that he’s making an impact for his neighbors keeps him coming back, and it inspired him to start an own urban garden of his own.
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July 3, 2019
Summer Meals Fuel Summer Fun and Learning
Audrey Walker says breakfast is the “key to giving our kids a kick start for the day.” She should know. As Director of Youth Services at Jubilee Housing—one of the Food Bank’s nonprofit partners —Audrey runs the summer camp where kids are provided breakfast and lunch every day through the Capital Area Food Bank summer meals program.
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June 30, 2019
Chickpea Stew
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June 19, 2019
7 Ways to Use Yuca