Our Mission
Food & Friends improves the lives and health of people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses that limit their ability to provide nourishment for themselves.
We are the Washington, D.C. region's leading authority on Food is Medicine and the only community-based organization delivering medically tailored meals and providing medical nutrition therapy to neighbors living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other serious illnesses.
What We Believe
Food & Friends believes that anyone can get sick and everyone can help. We are committed to providing compassionate care through nutrition support to those facing life-challenging illnesses, treating every client with dignity and respect.
Our Impact
32.6M+
Meals delivered since 1988
53,500+
Individuals served
5,800+
Clients served in 2026
6,172
Square miles covered
Accreditation
Food & Friends is accredited by the national Food is Medicine Coalition (FIMC). In 2024, we became the first agency in the nation to earn this accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of medically tailored meal services.
Our Service Area
Monday through Saturday, staff and volunteers deliver across 6,172 square miles including:
- District of Columbia
- Nine counties in Maryland
- Seven counties and six independent cities in Virginia
Leadership
Carrie Stoltzfus, MPH
Chief Executive Officer
Fernando Garcia
Board President
Free Services
Food & Friends' services are free of charge to recipients who qualify solely based on their health status and nutritional needs, including for their dependents and caregivers. No one should ever have to face illness alone or go without the nutrition they need to heal.
Get Involved
Whether you want to volunteer your time, make a donation, or refer someone who needs our services, there are many ways to get involved with Food & Friends.