Poverty & Inclusion Health & Wellbeing 2024
Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB)

Annual Impact Report 2024

Capital Area Food Bank distributed food for 64.2 million nutritious meals across the Greater Washington region in 2024 — 3 million more than the prior year — through a network of nearly 400 nonprofit partners. Key programmes include Family Markets at 112 schools reaching 134,000 families, food pharmacies in clinical settings reaching 530+ patients monthly, and a new Northern Virginia distribution centre enabling 220% more meals. 37% of regional neighbours experienced food insecurity in 2024.

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Partner network of nearly 400 nonprofits; Family Markets (112 schools, 134,000 families); Senior Brown Bag and Senior Choice programmes; mobile markets; food pharmacies in clinical settings; Food+Education programme (5 campuses); afterschool and summer meals; Curbside Groceries retail trucks; capacity grants to partners Custom geography from upload: United States

📊Key Metrics

64.2 million nutritious meals distributed across DC, Maryland and Virginia in 2024 Key Metric 1
37% of neighbours in the Greater Washington region experienced food insecurity — a 5 percentage point increase from 2023 Key Metric 2
530+ patients reached monthly through food pharmacy partnerships at hospitals and health centres Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • 64.2 million meals distributed in 2024 — 3 million more than the prior year — with 41% of food comprising fruits and vegetables
  • Nearly $1m in capacity grants awarded to 366 partner organisations across DC, Maryland and Virginia
  • New Northern Virginia distribution centre opened, enabling 220% more meals; food pharmacy programme expanded to 3 new hospital and clinic locations

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