Doors Are Open! A New Chapter Starts on Barbur

Take a look inside our new Free Food Market, get updates on Center 55+, and read stories from across our programs.

The Free Food Market is Open For Business!

Take a look at the first day of our newly opened Free Food Market on Barbur. From welcoming neighbors back to seeing the space come to life, it was a day full of excitement, connection, and community. Click on the video to the left to watch now!

The Food Security Team is celebrating after a successful reopening of the Free Food Market at our new home on Barbur! This comes after two strong weeks of restarting our food box delivery program.

This past week felt like a homecoming for so many shoppers as they returned to the market and saw some of their favorite people, including the Food Security Team and our amazing volunteers who help shop, stock, and pack.

We are excited to be up and running again, and this work is only possible because of you, our generous community.

Our new home will allow us to serve even more neighbors through our food security programs, but we need your help to make it happen. Give today!

Join The SW Hope 5k!

Be part of the 11th Annual SW Hope 5K as we come together to support neighbors facing food insecurity. Every step helps fund our Food Security Program and ensures families, seniors, and children have access to the food they need.

Get Involved and Sign-Up to Make a Difference

Built for Community, Open for You!

It’s official! Our new Barbur building is open, and the energy is amazing. Neighbors are already enjoying in-person shopping at the Free Food Market. And the Center 55+ (formerly the Senior Center) opens for activity classes, next week. 

Read more about what’s new, what’s open, and what to expect when you visit.

Standing Up for Head Start Families in DC and Salem

Our Early Education Program staff met with lawmakers in D.C. and Salem to advocate for stronger support for Head Start. Our message was clear: continued investment is critical to keeping Head Start strong.

Read more about our advocacy efforts and what’s next for Head Start.

NH Programs United to Serve Families

A childcare provider may be the first to notice that a child's family is struggling to put food on the table. That's why staff from our Child Care Improvement Project work with our food security team. That close collaboration helps provide our families with fresh groceries.

Read more about how our teams are working together to support families and providers.

Volunteer Spotlight: Vardaan in Action

OES student Vardaan Kumar is making a big impact at the Free Food Market. From creating flyers in five languages to rallying his track team for the SW Hope 5K, he’s helping more neighbors feel welcome and supported.

Read more about how Vardaan is giving back and getting others involved.