Feds Feed Families 2020 Campaign at NIH
This year, the National Institutes of Health will again participate in “Feds Feed Families”, the annual federal government summer food drive.
The 2020 campaign will run June 1 through July 31.
Now more than ever, many in our community are facing food insecurity and hunger. NIH staff have always given generously through this campaign to support those in need.Together, we can knock out hunger!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are operating this year’s campaign differently. We are not collecting food donations at on and off campus locations. Instead, NIH staff may donate online to fight hunger.
Please check out our website to learn how you can donate and to find out about special campaign events.
HOW DO I DONATE?
Step 1. Make Your Donation
Find a food bank or pantry through the
Ample Harvest website or on your own. Give directly to that food bank or pantry. For instance, you may purchase food via your favorite online grocer and have it delivered directly to a food bank or pantry of your choosing.
If you are not sure where to donate, several local organizations are highlighted in the “Local Donation Options” section.
Step 2. Record Your Donation
To ensure the NIH receives credit for your donation, please record your donation on the
Feds Feed Families hub.
The campaign will track donations by pounds of food donated.
If you have any questions about recording your donation, please reach out to
NIHFedsFeedFamilies@nih.gov.
LOCAL DONATION OPTIONS:
If you’re not sure where to donate, there are several local organizations you can consider, including the Children’s Inn, the Safra Family Lodge, the Capital Area Food Bank, and Manna Food Center. Donation information on all four can be found below.
There are several ways you can support the Children’s Inn:
National Institutes of Health
Attn: Feds Feed Families-HHS-NIH
The Children’s Inn at NIH
7 West Drive Bethesda, MD 20892
You may purchase food directly from your preferred online grocer and have it sent to the Safra Family Lodge, at the following address:
National Institutes of Health
Attn: Feds Feed Families-HHS-NIH
Edmond J. Safra Family Lodge
65 Center Drive Room 104B
Bethesda, MD 20892
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!
For information on the Capital Area Food Bank,
check out their website. There are several ways you can support the CAFB. Here are two ideas:
- You may purchase food items off the
Capital Area Food Bank's Amazon wish list.
- You may purchase food directly from your preferred online grocer and have it sent to the Capital Area Food Bank at the following address.
Keep in mind
the Food Bank's most needed items, found here:
Capital Area Food Bank
Attn: Feds Feed Families-HHS-NIH
4900 Puerto Rico Ave., NE
OFF CAMPUS LOCATIONS POINTS OF CONTACT