Plenty to Eat offers more food security to low income families and individuals who struggle in the Washington DC community.
Connie Williams, Founder and CEO of Plenty to Eat
As an entrepreneur who strives to elevate the quality of life in our community, I started a non-profit organization to supply a food pantry in January 2018.
While some families may receive SNAP benefits, the amount typically covers only about two weeks of food per month, nowhere near the daily dollar amount of food necessary to nourish individuals for the entire month.
For example, the USDA cost of food plan states that a woman between the ages of 19-50 needs roughly $7 per day just to afford low-cost meals. This does not mean the food will give the basic nutrients needed for good health.
Plenty to Eat provides non-perishable food items such as canned vegetables, rice, cereal, beans, cans of tuna fish, and more. Through the support of donations, the pantry feeds about 60-80 families monthly. In addition to continuing to feed more people, funds help to offset costs such as purchasing food, supplies, U-Haul rentals, and other operational costs. We are also hoping to start a food delivery service to seniors and the disabled who are unable to pick up at our location.
No one should be a victim of food insecurity. We are a nation of plenty. We need the generosity of your donations to feed those who are unable to sustain themselves and their families right here in our very own community. It takes a village. Won’t you join us in making a difference? Thank you!
