Stories

Food pantries get creative and adapt to serve neighbors during crisis

The Food Depository’s partner food pantries adapted during the pandemic to serve an unprecedented number of people walking through their doors.

Food Depository responds to hunger crisis amid pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic, the Food Depository acted swiftly and decisively to feed families who were faced with a sudden hunger crisis.

Food Depository launches pop-up sites to expand food access

The Food Depository launched new pop-up distributions in communities of color hit hard by the combination of COVID-19 and food insecurity.

Food Depository puts racial equity at the forefront

The Food Depository has stepped up its commitment to advancing racial equity.

Volunteers step up in time of crisis

When the pandemic increased hunger, the Food Depository’s volunteers stepped up to pack emergency food boxes for our neighbors in need.

Feeding children in a crisis

In a volatile year, the Food Depository served a growing number of children facing hunger.

Job training evolves in changing landscape

The Food Depository’s workforce development programs have evolved during the pandemic in order to connect students to in-demand front-of-house jobs in the food industry.

Policy and benefits teams shine amid challenges

The Food Depository’s advocacy team led Census outreach efforts and called for meaningful policy changes during the pandemic.