Capital Area Food Bank
Hours:
4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE, Washington DC 20017 Hours
About Capital Area Food Bank
The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) is the largest organization in the Washington metro area dedicated to addressing hunger and related issues such as chronic undernutrition, heart disease, and obesity. By collaborating with 444 community organizations across DC, MD, and VA, CAFB serves meals to 12% of the local population, also delivering food to hard-to-reach areas. Volunteers often share positive experiences at CAFB, noting the well-organized environment and the meaningful work of packing food for seniors. Staff members like Rich and Jeremy receive praise for their guidance and care, making the volunteer experience enjoyable and efficient. Participants appreciate clear instructions and the thoughtful assignment of tasks, allowing everyone to contribute effectively. Many volunteers express satisfaction in helping their community and recommend that others join in giving back through CAFB’s efforts.
Most Recent Reviews
May 2026
To all OTR drivers there is no easy way of getting here. This warehouse is surrounded by residential areas so it’s all no semi trucks allowed streets. If you managed to get here, you survived now getting out is the hard part. Good luck.
March 2026
Its good place they fast unloading to get here take rout 50 to south Dakota turn left on to Taylor ne Fallow GPS to facility they have overnight parking by the gate for 3 trucks
December 2025
This is the direction for Truckers making deliveries or donations.
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