Marilyn Karp

Forty-three percent of households in Prince William County are food insecure—the second highest rate in the entire DC region. Over 16,000 children in our county don't have enough to eat, and the situation is getting worse. Recent ICE arrests have removed wage earners from families that were already struggling to put food on the table. When the breadwinner is taken, families that were barely making it now aren't making it at all. Many people are afraid to go to work, and those same people are afraid to go to the food pantry. The PWC Hunger-Free Initiative is an all-volunteer coalition fighting to change that. Every dollar we raise goes directly to the food pantries that feed our neighbors—Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, ACTS, and Creating Foundations for Hope. Last year, we collected 3,000 pounds of food for these organizations. This year, the need is greater, and we must do more. On June 13th, we're holding our second annual community food drive and rally at Harris Pavilion in Historic Downtown Manassas. But you don't have to be there to help. You can help right now. Your donation feeds a hungry child in Prince William County—not somewhere far away, but right here, right now. Every dollar goes straight to the pantries. Please give what you can. Together, we can build a stronger, hunger-free community.

I'm starting a GoFundMe for the Capitol Area Food Bank. We're facing a food crisis - families will go hungry, and supplies are already at risk due to disrupted harvests. This will help. Any amount makes a difference. Loudoun and Prince William are two of the wealthiest counties in the country. Let's use that to feed hungry children in our region. Capital Area Food Bank THE MISSION OF THE CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK (THE FOOD BANK OR CAFB) IS TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS THRIVE BY CREATING MORE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO FOOD AND OPPORTUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward and reach those who need it most. If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me.