Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:12 AM
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:12 AM
According to a 2017 study, heart disease was the leading cause of death in Washington, DC, mainly affecting lower-income individuals and people of color. In 2010, the CDC reported there were 580 preventable deaths in DC from heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. When the heart stops beating, essential functions fail almost immediately. Excellent heart health can prevent conditions such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cardiac arrest, stroke, and other heart-related illness.
Along with our wellness classes, Martha’s Table hosts monthly no cost markets where neighbors can shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and pantry items at our Commons headquarters along with our Lobby Markets at the Commons and the Maycroft open Monday- Friday 11 AM – 4 PM.
Along with our wellness classes, Martha’s Table hosts monthly no cost markets where neighbors can shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and pantry items at our Commons headquarters along with our Lobby Markets at the Commons and the Maycroft open Monday- Friday 11 AM – 4 PM.
You, too, can be a changemaker in your community by volunteering at any of our Joyful Food Markets, Lobby Markets, or our Monthly market at the Commons. All of our services are opened to the DC community! For more information, please visit our website. https://marthastable.org/
NewsAugust 27, 2020 at 6:13 PM
This October, in collaboration with the Anacostia community and Families First DC, Martha’s Table will expand its community-driven services to better support children, families, and individuals.
July 31, 2020 at 2:48 PM
Continuing to support MT families right now is incredibly important. With this in mind, our family engagement team works incredibly hard to remain connected with parents.
July 6, 2020 at 6:13 PM
For D.C. residents, the “new normal” can take many forms. Ra’Chelle Dennis, a mother of two, Ward 8 business owner, and parent of a child enrolled in Martha’s Table’s early childhood education program, shares her perspective inside the pandemic. Here is her story in her own words…
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