Be the Reason that Our Hungry Neighbors are Fed

Inflation and rising food prices have made it difficult for families to make ends meet. No need has been as great as the need for food.

The pandemic shined a light on food insecurity. Years later, the needs of families haven’t changed.

More than one-third of the residents of the Washington, D.C., area report experiencing food insecurity in the l ast year, according to a Capital Area Food Bank survey.

We continue to see large numbers of people using our three pantries in D.C. and Maryland to meet their food needs. Hunger and food insecurity are not going away.

Catholic Charities Leads in the Fight Against Hunger

Catholic Charities is on the front lines in the fight against hunger in the region. Last year alone, we provided more than 4 million meals to those in need.

From community food pantries to St. Maria’s Meals, Catholic Charities combats hunger and food insecurity with initiatives that reach people in the diverse circumstances where they live.

Regular distributions provide those living in poverty hot meals, bags of emergency sustenance, snack bags, and ready-to-eat family-style meals. Our food pantries are a dependable source of nutritious staples in D.C., Montgomery County and Southern Maryland.