Meet Our Donors

For several years, Kyle commuted twice a week to Pennsylvania, splitting time with his sister to care for his aging mother. After his long drives north from Upper Marlboro, MD, Kyle was often too tired to cook anything for his mother.

Helping Build the Future: David R. Bender, Ph.D.

David’s first connection to Food & Friends was made during the organization’s early days in the 1990’s.

Twice Blessed, Now Giving Back: Renata Moon

Renata Moon’s life was touched by Food & Friends twice. She first discovered the organization in 2005 when her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer and Renata became her caregiver.

Three Decades of Support: Doug Lingenfelter

Doug Lingenfelter’s first experience with Food & Friends occurred nearly three decades ago when his good friend was dealing with the final stages of AIDS.

Supporting the Future: Dr. Ben Gitterman

New to the D.C. area in the mid-'90s, Dr. Ben Gitterman, a practicing pediatrician, spent a week getting to know the city. During that time, he was invited to visit Food & Friends following his involvement in the first Washington, D.C.-to-Philadelphia AIDSRide, a 3-day fundraising bicycle trip.

From Teaching to Donating: Carol Levin

A simple phone call brought Food & Friends into Carol Levin's orbit. "I was working at the Arlington Food Assistance Center and called to get a donation, and by the time, I hung up the phone, I'd volunteered to be a cooking class chef," Carol recalls.

From Volunteer to Chef: Marta's Mission With Food & Friends

Whether she’s volunteering or working in the kitchen as a chef, no matter her involvement, Food & Friends and its mission have never been far from Marta Mirecki’s mind.