We remain deeply committed to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our community. Martha’s Table is designated by the D.C. government as an essential service. Our programs supporting District residents will continue as described below.
We will provide updates as new developments arise that may impact Martha’s Table’s programs.
Questions? Contact our team at (202)-328-6608
We cannot thank you enough for standing with Martha’s Table during the COVID-19 crisis. With your partnership, we’ve more than quadrupled our healthy grocery distribution and continued to serve our neighbors every night on McKenna’s Wagon.
Temporarily and effective Sunday, April 12, we will consolidate our back-end operations at The Commons in Southeast, D.C. This change is being implemented because the space at The Commons allows for stronger social distancing measures.
During this time period, most volunteer shifts will be based at The Commons in Southeast D.C. (2375 Elvans Rd. SE Washington, DC 20020)
All of our shifts are available on our VolunteerHub calendar.
We sincerely appreciate your flexibility as we navigate this crisis. Questions or concerns? Click here to visit our FAQ page.
At Martha’s Table, the health and wellbeing of our volunteers, staff, and neighbors are our highest priority. Volunteers are required to wear a mask or face covering during their volunteer shift.
Under the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and DC Health, we are taking precautions to protect our community. Our policies enforce social distancing, proper hygiene, and safe interactions during our hours of operation and volunteer shifts.
Click here to read our Volunteer Health Policy
Volunteers may be asked to help unload food or supplies. Some lifting may be required.
We’ve partnered with DC Health, the Capital Area Food Bank, and DCPS and DCPCS to ensure bags of groceries are available at designated select school sites.
Tuesday, July 7th
Kelly Miller Middle School | 301 49th Street NE 20019 | Ward 7
Stanton Elementary School | 2701 Naylor Road SE 20020 | Ward 8
Wednesday, July 8th
THEARC West Campus | 1901 Mississippi Ave SE | Ward 8
H.D. Woodson High School | 540 55th Street NE | Ward 7
Thursday, July 9th
Kimball Elementary | 3375 Minnesota Ave SE | Ward 7
Anacostia High School | 1601 16th Street SE | Ward 8
Friday, July 10th
E.W. Stokes Community Freedom PCS — East End Campus | 5600 East Capitol Street NE | Ward 7
Ballou High School | 3401 4th Street SE | Ward 8
We’ve expanded our programming efforts to further support our community.Families are eligible for diapers (per baby) once every four weeks.
Caseworkers/grandparents/friends/ etc. can pick up for families but they must bring copies or photos of documentation.
We’ve partnered with the Office of Mayor Bowser and DC Central Kitchen to launch 10 weekday grocery distribution sites at DC schools to help families access meals and other resources during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. Grocery sites are available to all families and are open Monday – Friday, 12:30 PM. – 2:00 PM.
*There is no limit to the number of times neighbors can shop at our public markets.
No ID required
Operations at Martha’s Outfitters are temporarily suspended.
As the District moves into Phase 2 of reopening, our education centers have fully reopened our early childhood education programs in a way that allows our young learners to come back full time. As parents return to work during the reopening process, childcare is a critical complement to family success.
Digital learning will be moved to the classroom, implementing a safe, socially distant strategy to keep children, families, and staff healthy. Our COVID-19 food response will continue throughout our reopening process!
A Breakdown of Our COVID-19 Response
We have more than quadrupled the reach of our grocery programs, all at no cost to our neighbors. Each week, we support over 8,000 D.C. residents with fresh produce and healthy pantry staples, distributing more than 100,000 pounds of food at 20 sites across the city.
We continue to deliver essential nutrition to our neighbors who are experiencing hunger or housing instability through McKenna’s Wagon, our no-cost food truck that serves warm meals, sandwiches, and healthy snacks every single evening.
Standing alongside the 137 families enrolled in our education programs, we have doubled-down on our support by providing them with direct cash assistance, groceries store gift cards, and essential supplies like diapers, wipes, and formula.
Stories from our Team, Families, and Neighbors:
“The Work We Do is Genuine and Meaningful.”
Keeping Classrooms Connected in the Time of Coronavirus
Holding on to Routine in Times of Uncertainty
Martha’s Table in the Media: Sharing Our Story Across the Nation
Washington Post: Coronavirus is forcing food banks to step up like never before
Associated Press: DC community volunteers provide food for locked-down needy
MSN News: Smallest caseload to biggest death toll: Coronavirus decimates D.C.’s poorest ward
CBS News: Pandemic: A snapshot of life in Washington, D.C.
DC Residents Ban Together to Feed the Hungry
David Rubenstein of the Economic Club Sits Down with Kim R. Ford
If you are interested in making an in-kind donation CLICK HERE to check out our Martha’s Table Amazon Wish List featuring our most urgently needed items.
Restaurants interested in making or donating meals, please contact: jwilliams@marthastable.org
NewsJuly 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 with local nonprofit Martha’s Table, takes us inside what “new normal” means for her. Here is her story in her own words…
May 1, 2020 at 12:37 PM
Right now, we’re living in an unfamiliar time, forced to deviate from our daily routines. While each of us is doing the best we can, no one has shined more than our educators.
May 1, 2020 at 11:29 AM
Volunteer Appreciation Week is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible folks who dedicate their time and energy to our mission. But what about the team behind our volunteers?
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