NARROWING THE HUNGER GAP
COVID-19 has created many challenges for the families we serve and has disproportionately impacted people living in poverty and communities of color. People arrive hours before events start to ensure the food that they need to feed their families. The pandemics impact can be seen as our event lots overflow has we work to close the hunger gap in local communities.
Community Relief Giveaway May 17, 2021
On April 30, 2021 several families living at Chase Heritage Apartments lost everything in a devastating fire. Many of the families have small children that attend Guilford Elementary School and are having a difficult time dealing with the aftermath. Once local community leader April Taylor was made aware that families were displaced, she immediately contacted the school to see how she could help. After speaking with school officials Ms. Taylor reached out to Washington Football Star Jimmy Moreland and NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green who have been ongoing supporters and tirelessly using their resources and platform to assist those in need.
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Community Giveaway February 27, 2021
The Catch A Meal Program is excited to announce that we will host a FREE Community Giveaway on Saturday, February 27, 2021 10AM-NOON. The Catch a Meal Program was created to support those in need with the support of community organizations. Through the continued support of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors we have selected Sugarland Elementary School as the host location where we will provide families with food, children coats, blankets, diapers, and toys.
In accordance with local CDC guidelines, all items will be available to people in vehicles via a drive-through system and monitored walk-up designated area that allows for strict social distancing. People will need to remain in their vehicles as volunteers load the items into their vehicles.
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National Day of Service Pantry Love Diaper Drive | January 18, 2021
In honor of the National Day of Service The Catch A Program will host a Pantry Love Diaper Drive on Monday, January 18, 2021 from 1PM-4PM at The Jameson at Kincora. Pantry Love is a program that allows local community members and organizations to come together and collect items that are most needed in the community. 1 in 5 families in the DMV-area lives below the Federal Poverty Level and 0% of diaper needs are covered by food stamps and assistance programs (SNAP and WIC)s. Join us by donating diapers to help keep babies clean, dry and healthy.
DONATE: DIAPERS, WIPES, AND DIAPER RASH CREAM ANY SIZE, ANY BRAND, AND ANY AMOUNT
Holiday Giveaway | December 23, 2020
The Catch A Meal Program has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington to host a Holiday Meal Giveaway at Martin K. Alloy Boys & Girls Club of Manassas Wednesday, December 23rd from 1pm-4pm while supplies last. The Catch a Meal Program founded by April Taylor was created to support those in need with the support of community organizations like Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington who understand that food insecurity is a major issue impacting families during this difficult time.
The fresh produce boxes will include over 25lbs of an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy.
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Food & Toy Drive | December 12, 2020
Former NFL Seattle Seahawks legend player Darrell Jackson founder of The Sterling Youth Foundation partnered with The Catch a Meal Program at Bill Allen Field this Saturday, December 12th from 10AM-NOON while supplies last. The Catch a Meal Program was created to support those in need with the support of athletes like Mr. Jackson who wants everyone to feel supported during this difficult time.
The fresh produce boxes will include over 25lbs of an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy. In addition, we will be providing household supplies, kids toys, and school supplies
Darrell Jackson, Sterling Youth, Founding Farmers and Others Combine for Free Meals Pickup
June 13 in Sterling, where volunteers handed out meals, fresh produce, nonperishable food, diapers, and other supplies.....
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