Rooted in Community, “Grow a Row” Sprouts Promise of New Connections
Sometimes a really good idea is born out of such simplicity; all it takes is a little spark. Here in the Harvest for Health department of the Capital Area Food Bank we concentrate on getting fresh...
View ArticleGrow A Row Off to a Very Ex-“seedingly” Good Start!
We are really excited this year about the buzz around gardens. From the White House garden and the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” campaign to the recent Community Food Security Panel, there has been talk...
View ArticleYou Grow NOVA!
The Capital Area Food Bank is growing, and by that we mean the garden-variety type of growing! Our NOVA branch has recently planted a garden of beautiful native plants with the help of Healthy Eating...
View ArticleGet Ready to Garden!
As the spring sun peeks through winter’s gray, the Capital Area Food Bank is gearing up to dig its Urban Demonstration Garden. Home gardeners are also preparing for the season. From our garden to...
View ArticleWhy I Take Action: Rob Schulman
Rob Schulman is known to his fellow volunteers as “the tomato guy.” “There’s nothing like picking a tomato, slicing it up, and putting a little salt and pepper on it,” Rob says with a smile. “It’s as...
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