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.
The last day of current Joyful Food Market operations was
Friday, September 25th. JFM operations will be paused in October and will restart with JFM School partners in November.
*There is no limit to the number of times neighbors can shop at our public markets.
No ID required.
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.
Operations at Martha’s Outfitters are temporarily suspended.
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 during the temporary closure of our education centers.
Our Collective Impact: March 16, 2020 – June 15, 2020
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
Rising to the Challenge: MT’s Family Engagement Team Ensures Families are Supported During COVID-19
Martha’s Table in the Media: Sharing Our Story Across the Nation
Washington Business Journal Viewpoint: In times of crisis, cash assistance is crucial
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
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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