Residents in Wards 7 and 8 Still Have Limited Access to Grocery Stores, D.C. Hunger Solutions Report Finds

By Nomi Small | November 19, 2025

Media Contact:Colleen Bartoncbarton@frac.org703-203-7843 WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 – The total number of full-service grocery stores in Washington, D.C., increased from 76 to 80 in 2025, according to Minding the Grocery Gap in D.C.: A 2025 Update released today by D.C. Hunger Solutions. This modest growth reflects incremental changes across several wards in the District of Columbia, though access to full-service grocery stores east of…

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Early Childhood Nutrition Programs in the DistrictCritical to Fueling Growth and Development for Children Ages 0–5

By Nomi Small | April 25, 2024

Media Contact:Colleen Barton Sutton703-203-7843cbsutton@frac.org WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 – More must be done to ensure children ages 0–5 residing in the District of Columbia receive the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development, according to a report released today by D.C. Hunger Solutions. The District of Columbia Early Childhood Nutrition Report: The Impact of Participation in Federal…

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College Hunger in D.C.

By Nomi Small | May 13, 2021

High rates of food insecurity plague college campuses around the U.S., and colleges in the District are no exception. We at D.C. Hunger Solutions (DCHS) recognize that the District, where the cost of living is high and nearly 15 percent of households struggle to afford enough to eat, is home to college students experiencing food…

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School Breakfast Report 2021

By Nomi Small | February 16, 2021
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