The Capital Area Food Bank is responding to COVID-19. See the latest information and updates here. Toggle search Menu HOME HOW TO HELP DONATE FOOD Donate Food IN THIS SECTION Back to How To Help Capital Area Food Bank Donation Donate Food Food Industry Donations Become A MealConnect Donor Host a Food Drive Host a Digital Food Drive Volunteer Corporate Engagement More Ways to Help When you or your organization make a food donation, you bring hope to a family’s table and benefit your community. Food for the mind and body The Capital Area Food Bank relies on support from retailers, community groups, and people like you to help us get food onto the plates of those who need it. The most efficient way to do that is through a monetary donation, though we gladly accept food donations as well. By providing foods that are high fiber, low sugar, and low in sodium, you’ll enable children and families to have the kinds of nutritious meals they need to maintain health. Items We Need How to donate food Individual Donations If you or your family would like to donate food, there are multiple ways you can make a difference. Traditional food drive Digital food drive Amazon wishlist donations You Give Goods event Drop off food (see information below) Food Industry Donations We regularly accept food donations from grocery stores, wholesalers, restaurants, and others in the food industry. If this sounds like an organization that you own or represent, we’d welcome your help. Learn More Business Donations You don’t have to be a part of the food industry to help the community. There are still plenty of ways you can provide hunger relief. Host a traditional food drive at your office Host a digital food drive Become a corporate partner Discover volunteer opportunities for corporate groups Drop-off Food Donations We accept donations of unopened, non-perishable food from individual donors. Drop off your donation at either our DC or northern Virginia warehouses on Monday through Friday. DC Distribution Center 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20017 Hours: Regular: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summer: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday through Thursday); 8 a.m to 2 p.m. (Friday) NOVA Distribution Center 6833 Hill Park Drive Lorton, VA 22079 Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Frequently asked questions How do I host a food drive? What items is the food bank in most need of? What are some alternative ways to donate food to the food bank? Can I donate money instead? Visit our Facebook Visit our Twitter Visit our Instagram Visit our Youtube HUNGER IN OUR REGION WHAT WE DO IMPACT HOW TO HELP About Us Financial & Tax Info Careers Newsroom Privacy Policy DONATE Locations District of Columbia 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20017 P: (202) 644-9800 F: (202) 529-1767 DIRECTIONS Virginia 6833 Hill Park Drive Lorton, VA 22079 P: (571) 482-4770 F: (703) 541-0179 DIRECTIONS Donor Info United Way: #8052 CFC: #30794 Tax ID: #52-1167581 © Capital Area Food Bank, 2019 | Privacy Policy