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Fresh, Local Produce Is Just Around The Corner
Tomatoes and peppers from Clagett Farm. Slipping along icy sidewalks every morning on my walk to the Metro, I know I’m not the only person eagerly awaiting the first signs of spring. As a native...
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Riding with the Mobile Food Pantry Program Team
Blog Post written by Mary Dancy, Individual Giving Assistant. Working as a part-time staff in the development office of the Capital Area Food Bank does not often provide an opportunity for me to visit...
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Help Needed in Volunteer Programs!
Volunteers are the backbone of the Capital Area Food Bank. They save the organization time and money by filling essential roles and enabling us to annually distribute nearly 30 million pounds of food...
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NCCC Team Moose 1 Act as Change Agents in the DC Area!
On May 2nd, a group of 11 young change agents ushered their way into the CAFB’s doors. They were here serving as AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers. AmeriCorps NCCC is a full- time team-based...
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Little League Group Donates to Food For Kids
Article written by: Marie Morse, Food For Kids Associate Donations and volunteers have always been a crucial part of the work completed at the Capital Area Food Bank. Luckily, one volunteer took her...
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Super Bowl Champion Helps In Struggle Against Hunger
Talking about a player who gives back! Super Bowl 44 Champion Usama Young is in town and will stop by the food bank tomorrow to help pack and sort food. Young is in town for his annual Stay...
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Washington Nationals Team Up with the Food Bank!
For the past three years, the Washington Nationals have partnered with the Capital Area Food Bank to organize food drives during the summer months when our food donations are typically slow....
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Hunger in the Nation’s Capital
You don’t have to travel far to witness hunger in America. In the shadow of the nation’s capital, hunger can be found in schools, on playgrounds, in assisted living facilities, and more recently in...
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Virginia Legislators Help Pack Bags for Seniors in Need
Governor McDonnell packs bags for seniors in need. The Capital Area Food Bank recently teamed up with The Virginia Federation of Food Banks to bring Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and Virginia State...
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car and CAFB Team Up on Wellness
On a cloudy Wednesday morning this week, volunteers from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, a global leader in the rental car industry, came to the Capital Area Food Bank ready to make a difference for their...
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