D.C. nonprofit and aid organizations are working to ensure people have access to nutritious food wherever they lay their heads.

The D.C. Department of Human Services (DHS) announced the District will implement new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements on May 1, following the Trump administration’s changes to federal policy.

FreshFarm is helping families fight food insecurity through a dollar-for-dollar match with food assistance programs like SNAP.

Despite the government shutdown ending, food banks and distribution centers in D.C. say there’s been a spike in need this year.

A celebration of The Longest Table, a global movement uniting communities through shared meals, conversation, and connection.

A brief commentary on the government shutdown’s impact on SNAP delays and the urgent need for Congress to act.

Marcus May feeds hundreds of people a day, and he can’t afford not to have his kitchen running at peak form. This is how he does it.

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A bulletin to Fox5 News and Channel Four News: I want to take you to a place that provides meaningful community service by feeding people.

D.C. has been named the worst in the country at processing applications for programs residents rely on for food and other basic needs.

Food insecurity is a growing issue in D.C. A system of organizations in D.C. help residents access healthy and low-cost nutrition.

A new bill would make school lunch free for everyone in D.C. But it’s not funded in proposals for the coming year’s budget.

During a marathon oversight hearing on Feb. 29, D.C. faced scrutiny for its failure to deliver on critical programs.

Nikila Smith sat down with D.C.’s Director of the ICH, Theresa Silla, to talk about the services available in D.C.

Low-income Washingtonians who rely on food assistance will have their benefits boosted in 2024 through local SNAP funding.

D.C. students remain unhappy with school food, according to testimony at a Sept. 6 hearing, and reports in prior years.

Many D.C. children in public and public charter schools are missing out on the School Breakfast Program, according to a recent report by D.C. Hunger Solutions. 

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed 2024 budget cuts funding for an array of safety net programs. Here’s why some think the programs need money.

A piece about homelessness by Andre Brinson.

Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced a bill that would make free universal school breakfast, lunch and after-school snacks available to students.