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Food From the Bar Challenging Hunger in Washington, D.C. April 28 - May 30, 2014

Food From the Bar Challenging Hunger in Washington, D.C. April 28 - May 30, 2014. # FoodFromTheBar. T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r . About us. The Capital Area Food Bank is a non-profit organization & member of Feeding America – the U.S. network of 200 food banks.

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Food From the Bar Challenging Hunger in Washington, D.C. April 28 - May 30, 2014

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  1. Food From the BarChallenging Hunger in Washington, D.C. April 28 - May 30, 2014 #FoodFromTheBar T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r

  2. About us • The Capital Area Food Bank is a non-profit organization & member of Feeding America – the U.S. network of 200 food banks. • We feed 500,000 people at risk of hunger in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. • Last year, we distributed the equivalent of 35MM meals to kids, seniors and families in need. • . T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r

  3. The Cause: Food From the Bar Insert jpeg from email with out donate or register button. “Join us” #FoodFromTheBar T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r

  4. It’s local: A dozen D.C. firms are involved T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r #FoodFromTheBar

  5. It’s national: In a dozen U.S. cities T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r

  6. THE NEED FOR FOOD FROM THE BAR #FoodFromTheBar T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r

  7. T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r While the economy is recovering, hungry FAMILIESare not. Food insecurity remains at record highs.

  8. 1 in 3 • Children • In WASHINGTON, D.C. • STRUGGLES WITH HUNGER #FoodFromTheBar

  9. HELP FILL • THE SUMMER MEAL GAP. • When school ends, thousands of kids who rely on access to school lunch programs miss a critical source of nutrition. T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r

  10. The Competition: April 28-May 30 Donate Food. 5 lbs. of food = 1 Point 1 Most Wanted Items: High Fiber, Low Sodium, Low Sugar Canned Chicken, Salmon or Tuna Canned Fruits in light syrup or its own juices Canned Vegetables low sodium, no salt added Grains Brown & White Rice, Bulgur, Pasta, Macaroni & Cheese Canned or Dry Beans Peanut Butter #FoodFromTheBar

  11. The Competition: April 28-May 30 2 Our purchasing power helps the Food Bank buy 3-5Xmore with every $1 than the average grocery store shopper $10 = 25 MEALS T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r Donate Funds. $1.00 = 1 Point

  12. The Benefits 1 When lawyers compete, everyone wins. “The appeal of Food From the Bar is not just that we are helping the neighbors in our community but it’s fun and rewarding for all firms involved.” Mark RugePartner at K&L GatesCo-chair, D.C. Food From the Bar T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r #FoodFromTheBar

  13. The Benefits 2 • Help your firm win. • The best performing firms will be recognized in Legal Times. • Awards include: • “Top Banana” • “Highest Per Capita” • “Best Law School” • “Most Creative Fundraiser” • The “Cornucopia” Award (most food) • “Best Kick-Off” Award # #FoodFromTheBar T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r

  14. The Benefits Every dollar counts. 3 $0.92 cents of every $1 is spent where it matters most: food distribution, transportation & hunger-relief programs. $10 = 25 MEALS 92 % FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 8 % FUNDRAISING & ADMINISTRATION T o g e t h e r w e c a n s o l v e h u n g e r

  15. Contact Ella Daniels, Philanthropy Coordinator (202) 644-9879 | edaniels@capitalareafoodbank.org #FoodFromTheBar

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