Capital Area Food Bank
Coverage of Capital Area Food Bank in the Nexus archive.
- School’s out, hunger’s up: nonprofit steps in to feed kids
Nonprofit Brighter Bites addresses summer hunger by distributing fresh produce to families in Prince George’s County and D.C., serving over 60,000 families and 30,000 children since 2018. The organization partners with community sites like libraries and art centers, including the Creative Suitland Arts Center, to provide food and nutrition education.
- School ends, summer meal programs begin for local food bank
The Capital Area Food Bank has launched its summer meal program to address the meal gap for children during school closures in the D.C. area. The program operates 17 open sites in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland where families can access meals without eligibility requirements, offering healthy options like whole-grain chicken nuggets and mini pizzas. Last summer, the food bank served over 62,000 meals and snacks.
- Protected: After 8 straight workplace honors, Chenega MIOS says culture remains top priority
Chenega MIOS has received eight consecutive workplace honors and emphasizes maintaining a strong organizational culture. The company also engages in community service, such as supporting the Capital Area Food Bank in Lorton, VA.