Feds Feed Families 2019 Campaign at NIH
Thanks to your generosity we reached our goal in the first 6 weeks of the campaign! Now that the campaign has been extended until this Friday, August 23, let’s
go above and beyond the call to fight hunger.
Follow us on Twitter @NIHEmplSrvcs for the latest updates or email
FedsFeedFamiliesNIH@mail.nih.gov.
Feds Feed Families (FFF) was initiated by the USDA to help food banks and pantries stay stocked during summer months when they traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. In Washington, D.C., the Capital Area Food Bank receives collections and distributes them through its network of
more than 500 partner organizations. Through the amazing generosity of federal employees, the annual food drive has collected over 80 million pounds of food since the campaign began in 2009.
Only
4 days left to donate. LET'S DO THIS!
WHAT CAN I DONATE?
FFF will accept food and grocery items for kids and adults. NOTE: All donated products must be
UNEXPIRED, UNOPENED, UNDAMAGED, and NON-PERISHABLE. See
Items to Donate section.
HOW DO I DONATE?
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Eurest Food Vouchers are available for purchase at Eurest operated cafeterias and coffee bars listed below*. All donations will be used to purchase non-perishable food items that count toward the NIH goal
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50 Drop-Boxes are labeled and located in building entrances on campus and off for you to place unexpired, unopened, undamaged, non-perishable food and grocery items. See locations below
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Community Market Tuesdays at Bldg. 10 drop-off donations are accepted at the FFF table
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Capital Area Food Bank welcomes donations online**. Every dollar donated = 3 pounds of food
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Children's Inn Amazon Wishlist lets you purchase donations online** and ship directly
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Donate online** to CAFB, NIH Children's Inn, or Safra Lodge thru your favorite online retailer
* Buildings: 1, 10 CRC, 10 ACRF, 10 B1, 31, 35A, and 45
**NOTE: Remember to email an image of your online purchase receipt to FedsFeedFamiliesNIH@mail.nih.gov so NIH receives credit for your donation.
WHERE DO MY DONATIONS GO?
NIH donations will be directed to three organizations: the Children’s Inn at NIH, the Safra Family Lodge and the Capital Area Food Bank.
ITEMS TO DONATE
Most wanted items by the Capital Area Food Bank include the following:
- Canned or Dry Beans
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Vegetables (low sodium, no salt added)
- Grains (brown/white rice, pasta, macaroni & cheese)
- Hot and Cold Cereal (oatmeal, Cherrios, Corn flakes, Raisin Bran)
- Canned Tuna, Salmon or Chicken
- 100% Juice (all sizes, including juice boxes)
- Canned Fruits (in light syrup or its own juices)
- Healthy Snacks (raisins, granola bars)
The Capital Area Food Bank no longer accepts pet food donations.
To view the Capital Area Food Bank's Amazon Wishlist, click
here. To view their You Give Goods Wishlist, click
here.
Below is a list of the most needed items by The Children's Inn at NIH:
- Ramen Noodles
- Cup of noodles
- Olive oil
- Vegetable oil
- White rice
- Cooking spray
- Individual chip bags
- Individual small cereal boxes
- Canned chicken
- Jell-O cups
- Pudding cups
- Mayonnaise
- Nutella
To view The Children's Inn Amazon wish list, click
here
.
The following list contains the Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge's most needed items:
- Breakfast-to-go meals (oatmeal, cereal, etc.)
- Peanut Butter
- Soups (canned as well as Cup of Soup types)
- Vegetables (microwavable, canned and frozen)
- Canned spaghetti o's for children
- Canned Chili (with or without meat)
- Canned baked beans
- Other canned foods are acceptable
- Individual cereals (dry, oatmeal to be cooked and bowls of cereal)
- Individual fruit portions (applesauce, peaches, mixed fruit, pears, etc.)
- Individual pudding portions
- Healthy snack bars
- Macaroni & cheese (just add water type)
- Pastas of any shape and size (regular, whole wheat, gluten free, etc.)
- Pasta sauces
- Rice (white, brown)
- Small cans of tuna or chicken
- Condiments: small containers of mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, jellies or jams (these can be shared in the communal refrigerator once opened)
- Cooking oils (vegetable, olive, etc. – small containers preferred)
- Spices: small containers (better for staying fresh until used up) of spices: cinnamon, tarragon, curry, paprika, ground pepper, salt, thyme, parsley, oregano, garlic, etc. (small canister pairs of salts & peppers are useful)
- Freezer meals: individual and family size (Lasagna, pizzas, mac and cheese, meat, vegetable)
- Food storage containers and several sizes of ziploc-type storage bags
- Juice drinks (individual and jugs)
- Water (bottled)
**Gluten-free options are appreciated!
DONATION BOX LOCATIONS
Drop off donations at any of the
collection boxes at the following locations:
Main Campus
Building 1, Ground Level
Building 1, Cafe on 3rd Floor
Building 2, Ground Level
Building 3, Ground Level
Building 10, ACRF Cafeteria (2nd Floor)
Building 10, B1 Cafeteria
Building 13, Lobby
Building 21, Main floor
Building 31, A Wing Lobby
Building 31, B3 Level Lobby
Building 35, Cafeteria
Building 38A, Near Elevators
Building 40, Lobby
Building 45, Cafeteria
Building 49, 4th Floor
Building 50, Lobby
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Off Main Campus
301 N. Stonestreet Avenue, Lobby
| 9609 Medical Center Drive (NCI), Terrace-Cafeteria
| 9800 Medical Center Drive, Main Lobby
| GDC Warehouse, Lobby
| 8717 Grovemont Circle, Cafeteria
| 6700B Rockledge, Rockledge Lobby
| 6701 Democracy I, 8, 9 Floor Elevators
| 6707 Democracy II, 6, 7, 9 Floor
| 6701 Rockledge II, Lobby
| 6710B Rockledge, Lobby
| 6705 Rockledge I, Lobby
| 6555 Rock Spring Drive (Fernwood), Lobby
| 6001 Executive Blvd, Lobby
| *6006 Executive Blvd, Lobby
| 6011 Executive Blvd, Lobby
| 6100 Executive Blvd, Lobby
| 2115 East Jefferon, Lobby
| | 5601 Fishers Lane, Employee entrance | 5625 Fishers Lane, Lobby
| 5640 Fishers Lane, Lobby
| 11400 Rockville Pike, Rockwall 1, Suite 726, Lobby
| 11400 Rockville Pike, Suite 600 (FNIH), Lobby
| 7201 Wisconsin Avenue Gateway Bldg, 2nd Floor
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