Bethel Stand For Life Outreach Ministries is Partner the Capital Area Food Bank

POC: Frederick Gaskins (Director of Program) for appointment arrangements.

Benefits of Partnership

The Capital Area Food Bank receives food from numerous sources, including Feeding America’s national food resources system, retailers, whole-sale distributors, reclaimed centers, and food drives. Last year, CAFB distributed 27 million pounds of food to the Washington, DC metro area.

Food Benefits

·Order food from CAFB

·Receive free government commodities through the USDA/TEFAP program

·Connect with local grocery and retail stores through Sister Hook-Up

·Provide food to seniors through the Brown Bag program

·Establish a large-scale distribution with a Mobile Food Pantry

·Provide emergency food referrals with the Hunger Lifeline

Education Benefits

·Learn the basics with Shopping 101, Partnership 101, and Pantry 101

·Become a model food distributor via the Top Shelf training program

·Attend CAFB’s annual conference and summit

Partnering to End Hunger

This hour and a half long training for potential CAFB partner organizations provides information about the work of the CAFB, the benefits of formal partnership, and the partnership application process. Registration is not required.