Our Story

DC Food Project was founded in 2018 by a group of local D.C.area moms who saw a need in their children’s school. Our story began when we learned that a teacher was buying food out of pocket for a student who didn’t have enough to eat after the school day ended or over the weekend.

Realizing how many children in our own community were going hungry once school meals were over struck a deep nerve. Bringing together our diverse professional backgrounds, we launched DC Food Project to bridge "the gap"—the critical time after school lunch ends when food access disappears. In Washington, D.C. alone, 1 in 5 children faces food insecurity, impacting tens of thousands of students.

Today, we partner closely with school administrators, districts, local businesses, and community members to raise monthly and provide essential food and toiletries to students who need extra support. With these steadfast partnerships, we delivered 5 million meals since our inception, distributing over 20,000 pounds of nutritious snacks and quick meals every month. As we grow, our commitment remains clear: expanding our programs across D.C. and Virginia so no student goes hungry.

Our Mission is simple: To eliminate child hunger by increasing access to nutritious food through unique partnerships with schools.

Thank you for being here, learning more about our work and supporting our journey.

The DC Food Project Team
Alysa, Lucie, Katie & Krista

If you need any additional information or would like to reach us directly please email us at dcfoodproject@gmail.com.