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Joseph Jenkins, most affectionately known as JJ, has an infectiously positive spirit, even at 6 am as the warehouse begins to bustle with operations staffers preparing for the day. JJ is one of the Capital Area Food Bank’s dedicated truck drivers, responsible for ensuring that food moves from our Northeast DC warehouse to more than 400 partners across the region.
Each ...
Who knew you could take a Zumba class, buy cookies, or eat pizza for a cause? Those are just a few of the creative ways our community has come together to give back in recent weeks.
Our region is home to more than 370,000 federal employees, so when the federal government shut down, we knew that missed paychecks would put many households at risk of food insecurity. In a...
Food is medicine. When people have access to the groceries they need to manage chronic health conditions, they feel better and live healthier lives. But nutritious food can often be too expensive or out of reach. That’s why we are growing our partnerships with health providers across the region to bring healthy food directly where patients receive care.
We recently cel...
As the federal government shutdown approaches the one-month, we’re seeing increased need for food assistance across our community. Federal workers and contractors who have missed paychecks are in need of support, and the Capital Area Food Bank is responding to ensure that those families are able to continue putting food on their tables.
Ahead of those first mis...
Just over four years ago, Chelsi Lewis moved back to the DMV, determined to finish her college degree and build a better future for her three kids. Originally from Alexandria, VA, she had spent several years in Georgia, where she worked as a case manager at the Salvation Army and ran a small food pantry. That experience sparked her passion for helping others, even before she ...
