To Be Well Fed Newsletter

April/May 2022 TBWF Highlights

YOU supported 150 students and their families every week. THANK YOU!

Eagle Academy and Savoy Elementary are weekly commitments – and we kept the pantry at Friendship SE Academy fully stocked.

We’ve added 2 more Murch ES families to our grocery delivery program.

In April and May, TBWF rescued and distributed $27,967 (8,240 lbs.) worth of food with the help of PlusOne and Food Rescue DC!

In early April, we packed up and delivered 150 Spring Break Bags with the help of NCGH and RRUUC.

We rescued a huge pallet of beautiful, organic cherry tomatoes from Whole Foods!

We are setting up a TBWF composting plan – sometimes the rescued produce is squished or ruined….and now instead of throwing spoiled produce in the trash, we will complete its life cycle in a compost bin!

Each week, our younger kids enjoy re-stocking the Little Free Pantries outside of RRUUC with refreshing drinks.

With help from NCGH, we purchased some much needed uniforms for students at Friendship Southeast Academy!

We are starting to utilize more volunteer power in the DC area!!! Alicia had a run-in with a moonbounce in the rain and busted her knee, so she had to ask for help…. And thanks to RRUUC, we are currently building an experienced team of volunteers who can keep the wheels on this crazy food circus no matter what! Please email us if you are interested in volunteering with TBWF!

Finally, we are running low on the re-usable bags we use to pick up food donations. If you have any you would like to donate, please let us know!

We are beyond grateful for our continuing partnership with No Child Goes Hungry – together we are doing all the epic things!

Fighting childhood hunger in Washington DC is a community effort.

We are so grateful for your support!

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