Food Program Wishlist
If you wish to donate Canned and Non-Perishable Food or Fresh and Prepared Food, Please follow the DONATION GUIDELINES located on the "Feed the Hungry - McKenna's Wagon" page found on the right navigational bar. Thank You.
McKenna's Wagon and Non-Perishable Food Items
- Apple Sauce, Brown and White Rice, Pasta (elbow, macaroni, penne, spaghetti), Sliced Turkey, Slices Cheese, Jelly, Jam, Preserves, Marinara Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Fruit Juice (only containing 100% juice), Vegetarian Bakes Beans, Syrup, baby Food (Gerber and Beechnut - sweet potato, peas, green beans, carrots)
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
- Carrots, Celery, Onion, Cabbage, Red Potatoes, Apples, Oranges, Bananas.
Breakfast Cereals
- Cheerios, Corn Flakes, Kix, Raisin Bran
Snacks for our Children and Youth Programs
- Fig newtons, Graham Crackers, Nutrigrain Bars - Yogurt Flavored, String Cheese, Pepperrisge Farm Goldfish, Vanilla Pudding Cups, Vanilla Wafers, Various Canned Fruits
Miscellaneous Food Drive Items
- Tuna, Canned Meats, Soup, Bottled WAter, Beef Stew, Chili, Mac & Cheese
Non-Food Items
Daycare Center Wishlist
- Gift Cards from Lake Shore Learning Center (A teaching store located at 7009 A Manchester Blvd. Alexandria, VA 22130 or click on the link above)
- Thermometers
- Bandaids and First Aid Items
- Washable markers, washable paint, large crayons
- New socks and underwear for children, especially in smaller sizes
- Diapers, Pull-ups, baby wipes, baby bottles
- Facial tissue, bathroom tissuw, paper towerls, anti-bacterial liquid soap, shampoo, toothpaste (unopened), toothbrushes (new)
- Coats--lightweight and rain proof jackets as well as heavy coats
- small umbrellas
Martha's Outfitters' Needs
Spring and Summer clothing--adult warm weather clothing, jeans, business casual clothing, and shoes in all sizes (especially Large), hats, rain jackets.
- Underwear, Brassieres, Socks
- Bath and Bed linens
- Pots and Pans
- Toiletries
Facilities' Needs
Would you like to donate power tools and other facilities' needs (in good condition)? Please see our wish list to help keep our space in great condition.
- Snow shovel and ice pellet rolling cart spreader
- Self-propelled outdoor vaccuum
- Saw Horse, table saw and circular saw
- Can crusher for #10 steel cans
- Pressure washer
- 3' level
- Power auger
- 11 drawer rolling tool cabinet, metal tool box, screws, nails, nuts & bolts of various sizes
- Hex key set
- Channel locka dn slip joint pliers in various sizes
- Plastic hardware storage bins and metal shelvign for tools and materials inventory
- Crank radios and flashlights
- Paint supplies: roller extensions,poles, rollers with various naps, roller covers for wall and ceiling painting, paint brushes (1 1/2" and 2" angle brushes), and drop cloths
Super Special Wish List
- New computers for classrooms or Dell certificates for computers
- New digital camera for photography projects
- A power point projector
- A large screen television
- Tickets to sporting events around Washington, DC
- Movie or theater passes
- Gift cards from Target, Old Navy, Best Buy, Safeway, Giant or CVS
- New passenger van and new cargo van
- Potable Genset Generator, 20KW
Please note:
- Food can be dropped off any weekday between 8am and 6pm, and weekends from 12pm to 6pm.
- Clothing, toiletries, and other items for Martha's Outfitters can be dropped off Tuesdays through Saturdays between 7:30am and 12:00noon.
If you have any questions, please call or email:
Regarding food operations, drop-offs and pick ups:
Demetrios Recachinas (Food Manager) at 202-328-6608 ext 214
or drecachinas@marthastable.org
Regarding clothing, toiletries and other housewares donations:
Inge Ashley (Martha's Outfitters) at 202-328-6608 ext 230
or iashley@marthastable.org
Regarding anything and everything!!
Kimberly Lyons (Development Coordinator) at 202-328-6608 ext 232
or klyons@marthastable.org
To get an inside look at photos, see videos and read stories about Martha's Table's programs please check out our blog.
www.marthastableblog.blogspot.com
Officers of the Board
- Chair: Cathy Sulzberger
- Vice Chair: Rev. Ed Harding
Other Board Members:
- Ana Anders, Director
- Stacie Lee Banks, Director and Secretary of the Corporation
- Doug Bibby, Director
- Elizabeth Farrell, Director
- Linda Moore, Director
- Veronica Parke, Director and President Emeritus
- Yalanda Lang-Resimini, Director
- Domingo Rodriguez, Director and Treasurer of the Corporation
- Nicholette Smith-Bligen, Director
- Mark Stumpf, Director
- Lori Vise, Director
- Elsa Walsh, Director
- Barbara Washburn, Director
- Frank Weis, Director
Martha's Table Staff
- President: Lindsey Buss
- Director of Development: Ann Haskins-Brookover
- Director of Finance: Valerie Walker
- Director of Food Services and Facilities: Dominick Musso
- Martha's Outfitters: Inge Ashley
- Food Services Manager: Demetrios Recachinas
- Volunteer Services: Crystal White
- Director of the Teen and Satellite Programs: Timothy Jones
- Director of the Children's and Bridge Program: Wanda Holmes
- Director of the Child Development Center: Simone Hopkinson-Johnson
- Human Resources Manager: Bonnie Niles
To get an inside look at photos, see videos and read stories about Martha's Table's programs please check out our blog.
www.marthastableblog.blogspot.com
Martha's Table Food Program
In 2008, we served a total of 580,903 meals and snacks. Specifically, our food programs provide a daily meal, 365 days a year for approximately 1200 homeless families and individuals in Washington, DC, 365 daily meals and snacks for the 229 low income or homeless toddlers in our daycare and after-school learning programs, groceries and emergency food once a month to approximately 260 families and individuals, and a holiday meal served here at Martha's Table three times a year (Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter) to a total of 6500 meals to low-income or homeless individuals. In addition, every weekend we deliver over 170 meals to neighborhood senior citizens who are not able to come to us. Because many other non-profits doing great work for low-income and homeless children do not have kitchen facilities, we also collaborate with local family homeless shelters and other after-school programs to provide daily meals to their clients.
DONATION GUIDLINES
- make the most of your donation by following these guidelines.
Canned & Non-Perishable Food Items
1. Planning -
- If you are planning a food drive please call (202-328-6608 x214) or email (drecachinas@marthastable.org) us in advance. We can give you more details on specific needs, pick-up and delivery times, etc.
2. Packing and Transport -
- We may be able to provide plastic containers for transport if you call or email us in advance.
- If we do not have plastic container available please pack them in boxes, canned goods in one box and non-perishable soft container items in another.
- Please DO NOT use paper or plastic bags to transport food items, they often rip and damage containers
- Please pack glass items together
- If you find any containers that have been broken or broken please discard of them before packing.
3. Recording and Organizing -
- Please note expiration date on canned goods before donating them
- Mark all plastic containers or boxes with a count and description of what is inside. this can be a simple as CANNED GOODS or NON-PERISHABLE FOOD (soft packages).
- PLEASE COMPLETE a In-Kind Food Donation Form whenever you donate, we must verify donations for audit purposes.
- Provide a description, count and estimated value of what you are donating.
- When packing a variety of canned or non-perishable items estimate the weight rather than list each item
Fresh and Prepared Food Items
1.
Planning -
- If you are planning to prepare sandwiches or other fresh food for us please contact Demetri Recachinas at 202-328-6608 x 214 or drecachinas@marthastable.org
- We will gladly visit your group or community service committee to discuss Martha's Table, our needs and how your support affects Martha's Table. You can contact Dominick Musso or Kimberly Lyons at 202-328-6608.
- We welcome reminder calls and emails on scheduled pick ups and deliveries.
- With repsect to prepared foods, please consider how long it has been since the items have been heated or refridgerated before donating them. If you have any questions regarding food safety please called Demetri Recachinas at 202-328-6608.
2.
Preparing, Packing and Transport -
- We may be able to provide plastic containers for transport if you call or email us in advance.
- For Sandwich Makers - If we do not have plastic contianers available, please transport them in paper cardboard boxes (copier boxes work great!).
- For Vegetable Cutters - please transport them in cardboard boxes or the provided plastic containers, make sure they are lined with plastic, this makes it easier to transfer them to other containers in our refridgerator.
- We and our clients appreciate healthier types of ingredients; whole wheat bread, lean meats, fresh fruit (instead of typical dessert food) that are soft textured fruits, they are easier to chew.
- When transporting sandwiches with cheese or meat, pleaes be aware of the time that they are refridgerated
- With respect to sandwiches, please do NOT apply condiments.
- Please seperate sandwiches by type: peanut butter and jelly or meat and cheese.
3.
Recording and Organizing -
- Please note expiration date on canned goods before donating them
- Mark all plastic containers or boxes with a count and description of what is inside. this can be a simple as CANNED GOODS or NON-PERISHABLE FOOD (soft packages).
- PLEASE COMPLETE a In-Kind Food Donation Form whenever you donate, we must verify donations for audit purposes.
- Provide a description, count and estimated value of what you are donating.
- When donating fresh vegetables please list an estimated weight on the inkind donation form.
By The Numbers - 2008
- We served 513,503 sandwiches in 2008.
- We served a total of 580,913 meals to individuals in the community and to children in our programs.
- There was a 62% increase in the numbers of lunch sandwiches served on the weekends from from January 2008 to December 2008.
McKenna's Wagon is a mobile soup kitchen that operates seven days a week, 365 days a year. Each night the vans, driven and staffed by volunteers, roll out to five locations around the city serving sandwiches, soup, a dessert and tea.
Volunteers working at Martha's Table and at their churches, synagogues and work places need to prepare daily at least 3000 sandwiches, 65 gallons of soups and 65 gallons of beverages. Food ingredients are donated by grocery chains, food stores, cafeterias, bakeries and private groups. Your donations of food, vegetables, and fruit can help. Please check our wish list.
McKenna's Wagon vans leave Martha's Table at 5:00pm each evening stopping at the following locations to give out food and drinks everyday:
- 5:30pm - 6:00 pm 4th and L St.
- 5:20pm - 5:45pm Pennsylvania Ave and 19th St. NW
- 6:00pm - 6:30pm 15th and K St. NW
- 5:15pm - 6:00 pm Sacred Heart Church, 16th and Park Road (Mon thru Fri)
To learn more about volunteer activities please contact our volunteer coordinator at 202-328-6608.
Volunteers are critical to the success of Martha's Table. Volunteers range in age from elementary students to retirees. Schools, church groups, civic groups, business and law offices, employees from many businesses around the Washington, DC, metro area make up the corps of 4,000 regular volunteers and the approximate 4,000 additional individuals and groups that give occasional service. We also have volunteers coming from many churches and youth groups from around the US. In addition, we have had visits from international groups from Hungary, Africa, Russia, Latin America, China, and Japan.
Peanut Product Notice
The recent recall of a large number of peanut-based products has been published and while the list covers 106 pages and hundreds of products, it does NOT include peanut butter spread except those made by Parnell's Pride, Grande Gourmet, and King Hut brands.
We will only serve peanut butter made by manufacturers other than Parnell's Pride, Grende Gourmet and King Hut brands on any of our sandwiches until further notice.Thanks,
Dominick Musso,
Director of Facilities and Food Programs
To get an inside look at photos, see videos and read stories about Martha's Table's programs please check out our blog.
www.marthastableblog.blogspot.com
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Volunteers are critical to the success of Martha's Table. Volunteers range in age from elementary students to retirees. Schools, church groups, civic groups, business and law offices, employees from many businesses around the Washington DC metro area make up the corps of 4000 regular volunteers and the approximately 4000 additional individuals and groups that give occasional service. We also have volunteers coming from many church and youth groups from around the US. In addition, we have visits from international groups from Hungary, Africa, Russia, Latin America, China, and Japan. Martha's Table is being used as a model for learning how to attract, retain and utilize volunteer services to maximize their potential.
To learn more about volunteer activities or to schedule a time to volunteer please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 202-328-6608 or
volunteer@marthastable.org.
New Volunteer Opportunities
Flexible McKenna's Wagon Drivers
- Time Commitment - 4:45pm to 6:45pm
- Must have flexible schedule, the vans run every day, Driver spots book up about one week in advance but we often have last minute cancellations.
- Must hold a valid Driver's License
- Must be over 21 years old.
- Willing to undergo informal Driver Captain Training.
Children's Program Driver
- Time Commitment - 1x per week/ 9 month commitment, including holidays
- Two Shifts available - 7:45 am to 9:00 am; 2:30pm to 4:00 pm
- Must be over 21 years old and hold valid Driver's License
Boy Scout Leader
- Time Commitment - Meet 1x a week for 1-1.5 hours
- Undergo Boy Scout sponsored training (even offered online!)
- Lead Den of up to 10 boys, Grades 1-5.
Volunteer activities are always available in the following areas:
- Preparing food
- Making sandwiches
- Working with children in the Day Care
- Tutoring and/or mentoring in the children and youth programs
- Sorting clothes for display in Martha's Outfitters
- Driving and staffing McKenna's Wagons vans
School or Court-Mandated Community Service
As availability in our schedule allows, Martha's Table is able to accommodate those completing school or court mandated community service. Prior to your arrival, you must schedule an appointment with the Volunteer Coordinator to receive approval to volunteer at Martha's Table, complete our Community Service Orientation, and discuss necessary paperwork and tracking of hours.
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 202.328.6608 or volunteer@marthastable.org to schedule a Community Service appointment and Orientation.
Download Volunteer Handbook
To get an inside look at photos, see videos and read stories about Martha's Table's programs please check out our blog.
www.marthastableblog.blogspot.com
Hugs
Hugs to me are a way of showing love.
I like to get a hug when I'm feeling down about my grades.
When I don't get a passing grade, I feel sad.
If my cat is sick, I give it a lot of hugs.
I hug my mom all of the time, no matter how she feels.
Hugs make me feel very special.
Brandon, age 9
Untitled
Living for some of the saddest children.
Dancing in honor of their people.
Trying to keep everything the same way.
When they are an inch away.
In pursuit of the melting pot.
Kadijatu, age 12
Why I count
A future techer I shall be
To teach the children of D.C.
I'll teach them to read and write
And even how to be polite
I'll teach in D.C.'s Public Schools
Where children follow rules
I'll show the children how to be
Model citizens of D.C.
I'm just a kid you can see
But when I grow up I'll feel the need
To tech the children of D.C.
That's why I count.
Irma, age 8
To get an inside look at photos, see videos and read stories about Martha's Table's programs please check out our blog.
www.marthastableblog.blogspot.com
Food Donations
are accepted weekdays from 8:00am-6:00pm, and weekends from 12:00pm-6:00pm. If you have any questions please contact Demetri Recachinas, Food Program Manager, 202.328.6608 ext. 214
Financial Donations
Are accepted by mail, please mail to 2114 14th St. NW Washington, DC 20009 or online through Network for Good seven days a week, please click on the link at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions please contact Ann Brookover, Development Director, 202.328.6608 ext. 224.
Clothing Donations
Clothing donations and other household items are accepted between the hours of 7:30am to 12:00 noon Tuesday through Saturday. Clothing donations must be clean, in season, on hangers, in sturdy shopping bags or medium sized boxes. Please do not bring loose items or clothing thrown in trash bags. New items are always accepted. Please refer to our wish list.
Gifts of Stock or Appreciated Securities
Please call Ann Haskins-Brookover at 202-328-6608 ext 224 for information on how you can give a donation of stock or appreciated securities to Martha's Table. She can be reached by e mail at abrookover@marthastable.org.
Bequests and estate planning options
Please consider including Martha's Table in your will. Please call Ann Haskins-Brookover at 202-328-6608 ext 224 for more information on how you can experience the rewards of making a planned gift. She can be reached by e mail at abrookover@marthastable.org.
CFC/United Way Campaign.
Please designate United Way #8445 and CFC #29262.
Thank you to all our donors and volunteers who support us year in and year out. Every fall Washington area businesses and government agencies are once again conducting United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns. We ask for your help by designating Martha's Table's assigned numbers (#8445 United Way and #29262 CFC) to ensure that your donations will help our children and their families.
To get an inside look at photos, see videos and read stories about Martha's Table's programs please check out our blog.
www.marthastableblog.blogspot.com
Martha's Table:
- Is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under IRS Code § 501 (c)(3).
- Is audited annually.
- Participates in the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (# 8445).
- Will provide Federal tax identification information upon request.
Martha's Outfitters, our newly expanded clothing center, provides free and low-cost clothing, linens, toiletries, books, and children's supplies to those in need. All proceeds from sales go to support the children and youth programs. It is open to the community five days a week. Martha's Table provides services such as food and clothing that help other non-profits to run their programs. Martha's Outfitters partners include 40 community based organizations with whom we have referral agreements to provide clothing to clients.
Open Tuesday - Saturday from 9AM to 2PM.
Donations are accepted from 7:30am to 12 Noon from Tuesday to Saturday.
See donation policy below.
Recently we have put a lot of effort into expanding Martha's Outfitters. All clothes are classified, sized and nicely arranged throughout the rooms. Every day our staff and volunteers sort, select and display from the newest donations.
We Are Now in Need of Spring and Summer Donations
- Spring and Summer clothing
- summer kids clothes
- Martha's Outfitters is always in need of casual mens clothing, including jeans, khakis, polo-shirts, casual button down shirts and long-sleeved shirts.
Martha's Outfitters - by the Numbers
- 1553 individuals were served with referral services from partner organizations in 2008. These are only counting individuals, the items they receive from us also help their children as well as their families.
- There was a 25% increase in referrals we served from September to December 2008.
- Referrals increased AGAIN, from February to March the amount of referral clients served increased by 1/3.
- Martha's Outfitters accepted 3998 donations in 2008
Donation policy
Instructions for Used Items
- Clothing and other items must be clean
- Must be in Season
- Must be on hangers, or FOLDED in sturdy shopping bags or medium sized boxes.
- PLEASE DO NOT BRING LOOSE ITEMS OR CLOTHING THROWN IN TRASH BAGS.
New items and food are always welcome. Please see our current Wish List.
To get an inside look at photos, see videos and read stories about Martha's Table's programs please check out our blog.
www.marthastableblog.blogspot.com
Away from the violence of the streets, every day, children, teens and parents, come to Martha's Table for:
- Nutritious meals and snacks for children and youth of all ages
- Academic studies with a focus on literacy and mathematics for the teens
- Interactive learning including tutoring, education games, computer learning
- Nutrition education
- Outdoor recreational activities with a focus on fitness
- Arts and crafts
- Community services opportunities
- Entrepreneurship education
People thrive at Martha's Table.
Programs include:
- Childhood Development Center provides day care for children ages 3 months to 4 years
- Elementary program includes before and after school program for ages 5-9 years
- Bridge program offers after school programming for 10-13 year olds including a weekend component called GOAL (Get out and Learn) that combines academics with outdoor recreation.
- Teen program for 14-18 year olds focuses on academics, college preparedness in addition to creative workshops including music, art and dance.
- Parent Training and education classes are offered to parents of children in the program.
- Topics include communicating with your child, child development, challenges of special needs children
- All day summer camp offered across all ages 5-18 years old.
To get an inside look at photos, see videos and read stories about Martha's Table's programs please check out our blog.
www.marthastableblog.blogspot.com
Martha's Table's mission is to help at-risk children, youth, families and individuals in our community improve their lives by providing educational programs, food, clothing, and enrichment opportunities.
Martha's Table Children, Youth and Family Programs provides more than 300 children and youth (ages 3 month to 18 years) with nutritious meals and supervised learning and literacy activities in a safe environment throughout the year. Martha's Table also offers family support services including parent training to our constituents.
McKenna's Wagon, our seven-days-a-week mobile soup kitchen feeds more than 1200 hungry and homeless people at many locations in Washington, DC.
Martha's Outfitters, our newly redesigned clothing center provides free and low cost clothing, linens, toiletries and children's supplies to those in need. All proceeds from sales go to support the children and youth programs.
To get an inside look at photos, see videos and read stories about Martha's Table's programs please check out our blog.
www.marthastableblog.blogspot.com
Martha's Table:
- Is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under IRS Code § 501 (c)(3).
- Is audited annually.
- Participates in the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (# 8445).
- Will provide Federal tax identification information upon request.
