On May 18th, Food for Others hosted its first farm stand of the summer, welcoming neighbors in need to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce. Thanks to the efforts of our Food Resources and Nutrition Coordinator, Brittany T., along with summer interns and generous volunteers, farm stands are held on Mondays or Tuesdays. Throughout the growing season,
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and throughout the month we’ve taken time to reflect on what it means for our community and how it connects to the challenges many people face every day. As research evolves and more voices come forward, our understanding of food insecurity has grown increasingly complex, especially when considering its impact on mental health. While
Our Community, I am filled with gratitude for everything we have accomplished in 2024. This year has been full of new experiences and successes. We started the year with our busiest month on record – serving over 400 people a day, we celebrated the warmer months by increasing access to locally sourced produce through our
Every year in March, we celebrate Social Work Appreciation Month. Social work can be a demanding field, but given the opportunity, social workers can truly make a difference in the lives of the people they serve. At Food for Others, we rely on social workers to submit emergency referrals. With an emergency referral, families can
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, provides families struggling with food insecurity with monthly benefits. The program currently serves 41 million people (Civil Beat). In Virginia in 2022, the program served 764,600 residents (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities). SNAP benefits are determined based on an annual review of the Thrifty Food
“When an individual steps through the door at Food for Others,” shared Executive Director, Annie Turner, “we want them to feel a sense of belonging. While they are here, we want to give them a more normalized experience, and we want them to leave feeling empowered and supported. The new market accomplishes this and so
Media Contact: Anna Slaten, Director of Development and Outreach aslaten@foodforothers.org 240-751-7091 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Food for Others adds over 10,000 square feet to facility to introduce the power of choice to Northern Virginian residents experiencing food insecurity. New space offers a grocery store-like shopping experience and wrap-around social services. FAIRFAX, VA (February 9th, 2023)
1. Fannie Lou Hamer Fannie Lou Hamer might not be a household name, but she made a tremendous impact in anti-hunger activism. In 1969, she founded the Freedom Farm Cooperative (FFC) to help farmworkers experiencing hunger in the Mississippi Delta. At its height, the FFC grew to over 640 acres of land (Time
When you think of dynamic duos, maybe some classics like Thelma and Louise or Sonny and Cher (pre-separation) come to mind. However, here at Food for Others, we immediately think of the many volunteer partnerships…
“Debbie’s knowledge and expertise plus Hecda’s ability to speak Spanish and their awesome customer service skills make them a perfect pair,” shared Shannon White, Food for Others’ Volunteer Coordinator.