FFA’s intake team reports that clients, both old and new, are anxious about the drop in SNAP benefits and what it will mean for their health and financial stability. For many, food has become a source of daily worry rather than comfort.
Food For All stands at a challenging crossroads. Federal cuts have sharply reduced the supply of free government food, even as need continues to climb.
FAM (Food as Medicine)
Wellness Circle
JULY 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
Food For All is moving forward with our
FAM Wellness Circle, a program that
pairs medically tailored groceries with
wellness activities such as meditation,
gardening, and social connection.
Food For All DC (FFA) is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing food insecurity and promoting holistic wellness for the most vulnerable residents of Washington, D.C. Since 1984.
For the past four years, FFA has supported over 400 clients with specialized diets, including heart-friendly, gluten-free, and diabetes-conscious options. We believe in the power of food to transform lives,...
In 2024, FFA played a crucial role in enhancing food security and promoting healthy eating in DC. The organization has established a comprehensive referral system to assist the most vulnerable homebound residents.
Tragedy struck Yemi’s family in 1990 when her father died in a car accident, leaving her mother, Amarch Abaye, widowed with Yemi and her five siblings.
Food For All DC (FFA) had another
impactful year in 2023. We grew as a
useful resource for the D.C. government, private agencies, and health care
providers, with 147 new case managers
making referrals.
Jana started volunteering as a driver with FFA during the Covid days. She wanted to make a small contribution to people’s lives during that challenging period. As a retired grief...
Two years ago, when their boys had grown up, Chris and Jenny looked for other ways to use their time. A friend was already volunteering at FFA, so they willingly...
Cathy and Hank started volunteering with FFA in September 2020 as a way to help the community get through the Covid-19 pandemic. Cathy returns voicemails and messages one day per...
After a turbulent childhood, Monica Coe’s mother asked her to leave their home. With nowhere else to go, Monica ended up in Shepherd’s Cove Emergency Shelter. She was angry and...