Press Release: Catholic Charities DC to Distribute Food to Hundreds of Families at RFK Stadium on Friday

News Release — Catholic Charities DC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 19, 2020

Media Contact: Alexandra Schauffler

WASHINGTON — On Friday, Aug. 21, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington will distribute 500 grocery boxes and ready-to-eat meals to families who have been affected by the economic downturn. This will be the 16^th large-scale food distribution as part of Catholic Charities DC’s efforts to combat increasing food insecurity in the Washington area due to the pandemic. Since March, the agency has provided more than 720,000 meals across all its food assistance programs.

When: 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. Media are encouraged to arrive about 10 a.m., as distribution will begin early if lines develop.

Where: RFK Stadium, Lot 5, 2400 East Capitol St. SE 20003

(Lot 5 is located at the corner of 22^nd St. and Independence Ave. SE; MAP)

Details: Food will be distributed by Catholic Charities DC staff and volunteers in a drive-thru format in accordance with social distancing guidelines. Each car will receive a package of food that includes about seven pounds of meat and fish and 10 pounds of fresh produce. No walk-ups are allowed.

Packages also include a prepared family meal created by the eight-person staff of Catholic Charities DC’s KitchenWork program, a catering and job training pilot program based in Hyattsville. Friday’s meal includes fried chicken with gravy, roasted potatoes, and a squash medley.

In addition to the event at RFK Stadium, Catholic Charities DC’s regular food assistance initiatives include distributions at three food pantries, giveaways to seniors and school children, and dinners for the poor and homeless through St. Maria’s Meals and Meals & Hope food truck services. The agency can also assist individuals and families file for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits.

Catholic Charities DC continues to help residents meet their basic needs during the pandemic. For information on essential food, shelter, medical and other services, visit our COVID-19 Resource Guide.

About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

Catholic Charities DC is the largest independent social services agency in the Metropolitan D.C. area. As the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Washington, Catholic Charities DC invests in communities by providing critical services to hundreds of thousands of people in need throughout the District of Columbia and Montgomery, Prince George’s, Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland. The organization works tirelessly to give help that empowers and hope that lasts to those it serves regardless of background, belief, or circumstance. For more information, visit www.catholiccharitiesdc.org and follow us on social media @CCADW.

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