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CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK


GOOD FOOD TODAY. BRIGHTER FUTURES TOMORROW.

See how



HUNGER EXISTS IN EVERY ZIP CODE IN OUR REGION.

Learn the facts about hunger in our community

Hunger stretches across the map of our area. That’s why our network of nonprofit
partners does, too. Take a look to learn more about the scope of need in our
region.

 * Need
 * Impact
 * Partners
 * People

See Full Map
Read More About Martha's Table Read More About DC Central Kitchen Read More
About Bread for the City Read More About Manna Read More About Food for Others
Read More About Justin Read More About Wanda Read More About Deborah Read More
About Jose


MARTHA'S TABLE

2375 Elvans Road SE
Washington, DC 20020
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For nearly 40 years, Martha’s table has worked to support strong children,
strong families, and strong communities in Washington, D.C.


DC CENTRAL KITCHEN

425 2nd ST, NW
Washington, DC 20001
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As the nation’s first and leading community kitchen, DC Central Kitchen develops
and operates social ventures that break the cycle of hunger and poverty.


BREAD FOR THE CITY

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Bread for the City provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social
services to reduce the burden of poverty and help Washington, D.C., residents
living with low income develop their power to determine the future of their own
communities.


MANNA

12301 Old Columbia Pike, Suite 200
Silver Spring, MD 20904
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Since 1983, Manna Food Center has worked to eliminate hunger in Montgomery
County, Maryland, by offering food distribution, education, and advocacy.


FOOD FOR OTHERS

2938 Prosperity Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22031
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Food for Others is an important part of Northern Virginia’s safety net for those
needing food when an emergency strikes and for the growing number of working
poor who need to supplement their inadequate food supplies.


JUSTIN

D.C.

Thanks to Family Markets, Justin no longer worries that his children have enough
food to grow and thrive.

Justin’s family budget was already stretched as far as it could go, with little
left over to invest in additional groceries. One day, his kids’ school notified
Justin of a new partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank to offer a monthly
Family Market at the school. This partnership would help provide families with
fresh fruits, vegetables and non-perishable, healthy groceries each month right
at the school. With more healthy food added into the family’s diet, Justin
noticed an improvement in the kids’ energy levels. His oldest, an eighth grader,
will soon be hard at work on applications to get into the best middle schools.
“I’m just so happy she’ll have the food she’ll need to focus on her studies and
applications,” Justin grins. And Justin can focus on ensuring his kids have the
resources they need for success.


WANDA

Landover Hills, MD

With help from her local pantry, Wanda no longer needs to choose between rent,
medicine, and food.

When the retirement benefits she received weren’t enough to cover her essential
living costs, Wanda was confronted with the choice between paying bills and
buying groceries. On the recommendation her church, Wanda connected with
Landover Hills Baptist Church, a partner of the Capital Area Food Bank that
operates a weekly food pantry known as Feed My Sheep. She recalls walking in to
the space, filled with food and compassion, and feeling overcome. “It felt like
divine intervention,” she said, recounting the experience. With help stretching
her food budget, the choices between food, rent, and medicine have been
alleviated. Wanda no longer worries about whether she’ll have enough food to eat
each week and has taken to spending time cooking with her daughter and
grandchildren – one of her favorite pastimes.


DEBORAH

Virginia

Free community markets help Deborah fill in budgeting gaps to ensure her three
grandchildren get the food they need to grow strong and healthy.

Deborah is a senior who takes care of her three grandchildren, including the
youngest—an energetic four-year-old. She wants to make sure that all her
grandchildren get the food healthiest food possible, but that can sometimes be
hard to do on her limited budget. When she needs to, Deborah visits one of the
Capital Area Food Bank’s free community markets in her neighborhood, where she
can select fresh fruits and vegetable that help her fill in the gaps. She laughs
happily about her grandson’s growing appetite for fresh produce now, saying that
he shows no signs of slowing down. “I’m looking for a growth spurt from him
soon!” she said. Mothers and grandmothers, often there with young kids, are
always among those served at these farmers market-style markets.


JOSE

District Heights, MD

The food Jose receives from the CAFB is making a big difference for his family’s
ability to eat well, and to stretch dollars further.

Dads across our area dream of the same things for their children: health and
bright futures. José, a proud father of four, works as a custodian at a high
school in Columbia Heights. As the primary bread winner, he feels the weight of
filling the refrigerator with fresh vegetables, fruits, and other healthy
groceries for his busy family. He’s committed to making sure his kids have the
food they need to stay healthy, learn, and excel, even on a tight budget. “I’ve
had a lot of help from the food,” he said of food received from the CAFB. “It’s
helped me save some money every month for my family.”

The Capital Area Food Bank leads our region’s efforts to provide equitable
access to food and opportunity to people struggling with hunger and food
insecurity. Each year, we source and distribute the food for over 45 million
meals.


HOW WE’RE HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED

Together with over 450 local partners, we’re providing the food people need to
thrive today. We’re also working with partners to pair food with services that
can create permanent pathways out of hunger tomorrow.

Learn about our work



PROVIDING GOOD FOOD TO HELP TODAY.


DISTRIBUTING FOOD WHERE IT’S NEEDED MOST

With the help of farmers, wholesalers, restaurants, community members, and
others, we source the food for over 45 million meals each year. And thanks to
our hundreds of partners in the community, we’re able to get that food to the
individuals and families who need it most.

Nonprofit Distribution Partners Direct Distribution Programs

450+ Food Assistance Partners


CREATING HUNGER SOLUTIONS FOR TOMORROW.

While food is essential, we know it takes more than food to solve hunger.
Employment, health, housing, and other issues can all contribute to the
conditions that cause food insecurity. If we’re going to solve hunger, we have
to address its root causes. Which is why we’ve developed programs and
partnerships designed to help people meet their food needs today while also
getting access to services that can help them build paths out of food insecurity
tomorrow.



NUTRITION EDUCATION

Good nutrition helps people thrive. So nutrition is at the core of our mission.

Learn More Nutrition Education


FARMS & GARDENING

From nearby farms to backyard gardens, we’re committed to helping people get the
produce they need for good health.

Learn More Farms & Gardening


FOOD+ PARTNERSHIPS

We partner with organizations that provide skills training, health screenings,
financial advice, and more to address the root causes of hunger and food
insecurity.

Learn More Food+ Partnerships


FOOD HAS THE POWER TO TRANSFORM LIVES.

See Our Impact

> They gave us more than food—they gave us hope.
> 
> Epiphaney Gittens Participant


MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY.


 * Donate Your donation helps people in need by providing food and opportunity.
   Just $1 provides 2 meals.
   
 * Volunteer We welcome volunteer help at our warehouse and across our region.
   
 * Partner We’d love to talk to your organization about becoming one of the food
   bank’s nonprofit partners.
   


STAY CONNECTED


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Impact in your inbox. Learn about upcoming events, new initiatives, and the many
ways you can and do make a difference.

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EVENTS & CAMPAIGNS

 * LEGAL FOOD FRENZY
   
   The 16th Annual Legal Food Frenzy runs from Monday, April 18 to Friday, April
   29, 2022. Click here to register.  
   Learn More About Legal Food Frenzy

 * FOOD FROM THE BAR DC
   
   Food From the Bar is the legal community’s response to hunger in the
   Washington, DC metropolitan region. From May 1–31, 2022, law firms & legal
   professionals will compete to win…
   Learn More About Food From The Bar DC


FROM OUR BLOG

 * 7 WAYS TO USE TUNA
   
   Nicoise salad: Add can of tuna, hard-boiled egg, canned green beans (rinsed),
   sliced tomato, olives or capers (optional), boiled potato (cooled), salad
   greens, CAFB Salad Dressing + lemon juice (optional).…
   Read More About 7 Ways to Use Tuna

 * VOICES OF ADVOCACY: LATISHA REID
   
   As a mother of three adult sons, Latisha Reid says her children are her
   saviors. “They have taught me so much more about myself than I ever thought I
   could…
   Read More About Voices of Advocacy: Latisha Reid

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LOCATIONS


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20017

P: (202) 644-9800 F: (202) 529-1767

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VIRGINIA

6833 Hill Park Drive
Lorton, VA 22079

P: (571) 482-4770 F: (703) 541-0179

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Donor Info United Way: #8052 CFC: #30794 Tax ID: #52-1167581
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