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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.

Children’s Inn

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 

Safra Family Lodge 

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!

Capital Area Food Bank

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
Washington, DC 20017 

Manna Food Center

For information on how to support Manna Food Center, check out their website.

OFF CAMPUS LOCATIONS POINTS OF CONTACT

Off-Campus Lo​cations

Point of Contact

Local Organizations In the Spotlight

NCI -- Frederick: Building 427 Lobby

Melisa Porter

porterm@mail.nih.gov

Frederick Rescue Mission

NIDA -- Baltimore

Mary Pfeiffer

MPFEIFFE@intra.nida.nih.gov

NIAID -- Montana

Katrina Matten

mattenk@niaid.nih.gov

Haven House and Darby Bread Box​

NIEHS -- North Carolina

Monya Brace

monya.brace@nih.gov

Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Durham Rescue Mission​

​NIDDK -- Phoenix 

​Michelle West

michelle.west@nih.gov​

Grace Lutheran Church

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Our Local Partners

Not sure where to donate? If you don’t have a food bank in mind, here are a few local options:


Virtual Food Drive​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Learn more about the issue of hunger in the Washington, DC area and how you can fight hunger through the Feds Feed Families campaign.

During this Virtual Food Drive event, Katherine Donnelly from the Capital Area Food Bank provides an overview on the impact of food security in our region, who is affected, and how local organizations are meeting the needs of our citizens.

Tim Tosten, Associate Director for Program and Employee Services in the Office of Research Services, concludes with information on the Feds Feed Families program.

Videocast:https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=37929

Questions? 

If you have any questions about the campaign, please contact FedsFeedFamiliesNIH@nih.gov.