Capital Area Food Bank

American Egg Board Presents 47th Annual First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden

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Montag, April 1, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a nearly five-decade tradition, the American Egg Board (AEB), on behalf of America's egg farmers, presented the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden at the White House Easter "EGGucation" Roll today.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a nearly five-decade tradition, the American Egg Board (AEB), on behalf of America's egg farmers, presented the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden at the White House Easter "EGGucation" Roll today.
  • Made from actual chicken eggs, the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg features two large eggs surrounded by several "pullet" eggs from young hens.
  • "It is an honor and a joy to continue the nearly five-decade tradition of celebrating our nation's first ladies and causes close to their hearts by gifting the 2024 First Lady's Commemorative Egg to Dr. Jill Biden on behalf of America's egg farmers," said Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board.
  • Attendees will also enjoy egg-based foods, including mini quiches, egg salad crustless sandwiches and Easter egg cookies.

America's Egg Farmers Donate 64,000 Eggs to Capital Area Food Bank

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Freitag, März 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Egg Board, in partnership with Puglisi Egg Farms and HATCH for Hunger, on behalf of America's egg farmers, today donated 64,000 eggs and two large, refrigerated coolers to Capital Area Food Bank in Washington D.C. Tom Perez, senior advisor to the President and director of the office of intergovernmental affairs at the White House, participated in the donation event.

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  • We're proud to provide high-quality, nourishing eggs to food banks in our communities including the Capital Area Food Bank."
  • This is the second consecutive year that America's egg farmers have donated thousands of meals worth of eggs to the Capital Area Food Bank and local D.C. community, a tradition they hope to continue.
  • Along with the 64,000 eggs donated today, Capital Area Food Bank also received two large, refrigerated coolers from HATCH for Hunger in partnership with America's egg farmers to help store perishable donations.
  • For more information on Capital Area Food Bank and to learn how to donate, visit CapitalAreaFoodBank.org .

Sandy Spring Bank Donates $50,000 to Local Food Banks to Support Access to Nutritious Food

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Mittwoch, März 6, 2024
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OLNEY, Md., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandy Spring Bank today announced a $50,000 donation to help combat hunger in the Greater Washington Region. Bank leaders presented checks of $25,000 each to Capital Area Food Bank and the Maryland Food Bank to help them in their important work in the D.C. region and across Maryland. Bank employees also helped sort fresh and non-perishable food and construct boxes for local seniors, while learning more about the critical work these organizations do to support individuals and families in our community.

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  • Bank leaders presented checks of $25,000 each to Capital Area Food Bank and the Maryland Food Bank to help them in their important work in the D.C. region and across Maryland.
  • Bank employees also helped sort fresh and non-perishable food and construct boxes for local seniors, while learning more about the critical work these organizations do to support individuals and families in our community.
  • Sandy Spring Bank’s donation to Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) supports the Family Markets program.
  • “Sandy Spring Bank’s contribution will significantly help those who rely on the Family Markets program to access the nutritious food they need.”
    The Bank’s donation to the Maryland Food Bank (MFB) supports their Partner Grants Program.

New Feeding America Partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services Advances "Food Is Medicine" Work

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Mittwoch, Januar 31, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America has joined the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a partnership that will advance Food is Medicine work to ensure everyone has access to the nutritious food and resources needed to improve health.  

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  • "With this partnership, HHS is recognizing the work that Feeding America network food banks are doing in communities around the country to help improve health through food and nutrition," said Vince Hall, Feeding America chief government relations officer.
  • The HHS partnership will elevate Feeding America's "Food Is Medicine" program, which was launched in partnership with Elevance Health Foundation in 2019.
  • The program helps health care partners screen patients for food insecurity during health care visits and connects them to food assistance resources at health care facilities.
  • The Elevance Health Foundation is proud to work with Feeding America to advance food as medicine.

THE BALTIMORE BANNER SELECTS BOB COHN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Dienstag, Dezember 19, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Baltimore Banner today announced Bob Cohn has been named Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the local nonprofit news organization as it approaches its second anniversary. Cohn replaces Imtiaz Patel, who left The Banner in July.

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  • BALTIMORE, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Baltimore Banner today announced Bob Cohn has been named Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the local nonprofit news organization as it approaches its second anniversary.
  • Cohn replaces Imtiaz Patel, who left The Banner in July.
  • "On behalf of our board of directors and our incredible staff, I'm thrilled to welcome Bob Cohn to The Venetoulis Institute and The Baltimore Banner as our new Chief Executive Officer," said Stewart Bainum, Chairman of the Board.
  • "The Banner has already emerged as an indispensable source for local news in Baltimore and surrounding Maryland, and I look forward to leading its next phase of growth," said Bob Cohn.

T-Mobile Shows Virginia Love with $50,000 Donation to Nonprofit Organizations

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Dienstag, November 14, 2023
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T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to five Virginia nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities.

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  • T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to five Virginia nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities.
  • The organizations — Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Children’s Hospital Foundation of Richmond at VCU, H.E.R.
  • – Help and Emergency Response, The Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia, and the United Service Organization (USO) — each received a $10,000 donation.
  • In a show of hands-on support, local T-Mobile employees participated in check presentations and a day of service at each of the organizations.

Harris Teeter donates 34,000 Thanksgiving meals as part of annual Harvest Feast Campaign

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Mittwoch, November 22, 2023
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MATTHEWS, N.C., Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This holiday season, Harris Teeter and its vendor partners donated 34,000 Thanksgiving meals in partnership with four of Harris Teeter's partner food banks. The meals will be distributed by the food banks to ensure families in need can celebrate the holiday with a full Thanksgiving dinner.

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  • This donation was part of Harris Teeter's annual Harvest Feast campaign, which included four bag packing volunteer events with Harris Teeter associates in Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Charlotte, and Charleston.
  • MATTHEWS, N.C., Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This holiday season, Harris Teeter and its vendor partners donated 34,000 Thanksgiving meals in partnership with four of Harris Teeter's partner food banks.
  • This donation was a part of Harris Teeter's annual Harvest Feast campaign, which included four bag-packing volunteer events with Harris Teeter associates in Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Charlotte, and Charleston.
  • In 2022, Harris Teeter shoppers and associates donated more than $1 million through that year's Harvest Feast campaign for those facing food insecurity.

Giant Food Donates 11,000 Turkeys to Support Local Feeding America Food Banks and Nonprofits this Holiday Season

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Montag, November 20, 2023
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LANDOVER, Md., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces its annual holiday turkey donations. In partnership with Shady Brook Farms®, Giant Food will be donating 11,000 turkeys to its local Feeding America® food banks partners as well as local organizations including Martha's Table, Men Aiming Higher, THEARC: Building Bridges Across The River, Greater Washington Urban League and Greater Baltimore Urban League. Since 2011, Giant has donated 62,000 turkeys during Thanksgiving and this year, Shady Brook Farms is generously providing additional turkeys to make an even larger impact.

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  • In partnership with Shady Brook Farms® , Giant Food will be donating 11,000 turkeys to its local Feeding America® food banks partners as well as local organizations including Martha's Table, Men Aiming Higher, THEARC: Building Bridges Across The River, Greater Washington Urban League and Greater Baltimore Urban League.
  • Since 2011, Giant has donated 62,000 turkeys during Thanksgiving and this year, Shady Brook Farms is generously providing additional turkeys to make an even larger impact.
  • "At Giant, fighting food insecurity in the communities we serve is one of our top priorities," said Dyani Hanrahan, Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations, Giant Food, and Maryland Food Bank Board Member.
  • Additionally, Giant launched the annual "Lend a Hand for Hunger" campaign to benefit five area Feeding America® food banks – Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – and other area nonprofits.

The 21st International Fruit Vegetable Food Expo came to a successful conclusion

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Dienstag, Oktober 24, 2023
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Over the past twenty-one years, the Expo has continuously refined and upgraded alongside the industry, once again showcasing Yantai's charm as the "Capital of Food in China" to the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past twenty-one years, the Expo has continuously refined and upgraded alongside the industry, once again showcasing Yantai's charm as the "Capital of Food in China" to the industry.
  • This has further enhanced the level of professionalism at the Expo.
  • The three-day fruit and vegetable expo event has attracted a large crowd on-site, with a wide variety of high-quality products.
  • The 21st International Fruit Vegetable Food Expo is a combination of Expo (fruit & vegetable exhibitions), conference (concurrent activities), competition (fruit and vegetable DIY activities), and art (intangible cultural heritage exhibition).

The 21st International Fruit Vegetable Food Expo came to a successful conclusion

Retrieved on: 
Dienstag, Oktober 24, 2023
Exhibition, Fruit, Vegetable, Commerce, Conference, International Fruit and Vegetable Juice Association, Ministry, Edible, City, Food safety, Capital Area Food Bank, Professional, DIY, Collection, Video game, Food, Expo

Over the past twenty-one years, the Expo has continuously refined and upgraded alongside the industry, once again showcasing Yantai's charm as the "Capital of Food in China" to the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past twenty-one years, the Expo has continuously refined and upgraded alongside the industry, once again showcasing Yantai's charm as the "Capital of Food in China" to the industry.
  • This has further enhanced the level of professionalism at the Expo.
  • The three-day fruit and vegetable expo event has attracted a large crowd on-site, with a wide variety of high-quality products.
  • The 21st International Fruit Vegetable Food Expo is a combination of Expo (fruit & vegetable exhibitions), conference (concurrent activities), competition (fruit and vegetable DIY activities), and art (intangible cultural heritage exhibition).