We Feed Our People

01/20/2026

Thank you to the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Omicron Lambda Alpha (DC Alphas) for kicking things off with the first volunteer shift this year.

01/20/2026

Thank you for the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Phi Zeta Chapter
and friends for volunteering in the kitchen on Saturday.

01/18/2026

Day 2 of the 38th Annual We Feed Our People Weekend of Service! The team is getting ready for the first shift of volunteers.

We are accepting toiletries and gently-worn winter clothing today until 2:00 pm at Gonzaga McKenna Center - 900 North Capital Street, NW DC. Questions, email us at [email protected].

01/17/2026

Happy Saturday! Our first shift of volunteers are already in the kitchen.

01/14/2026

We're literally days away from the 38th Annual We Feed Our People (WFOP) Weekend of Service (January 17-19, 2026). We are still looking for volunteers to assist with food prep and sorting clothes and toiletries. Please see the flyer for details to sign up. Slots are limited so don't delay.

We're also collecting gently-worn winter clothing and toiletries to distribute to the unhoused and underserved.

01/09/2026

We Feed Our People 38th Annual Weekend of Service

🧥 Donate Winter Clothing & Toiletries!

Help us care for our unhoused neighbors by donating:

• Gently-worned winter clothing (coats, sweaters, jeans)

• Scarves, hats, gloves, socks

• Mouthwash (non‑alcoholic), toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, lip balm

• Hand/foot warmers & more

📍 Drop-off location: Gonzaga High School – McKenna Center (900 North Capitol St, NW)

📅 Jan 17 (9–4) | Jan 18 (9–2)

You may also shop from the Amazon Wish List (Please request delivery by January 16, 2026) - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1KC26C3I72IGQ.

Small acts of generosity make a big impact.

01/08/2026

Since 1988, We Feed Our People has served the unhoused and underserved in our nation's capital and surrounding areas on the King holiday. This is our commitment to honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As we enter our 38th year of service, we ask for your support in donating gently worn winter clothing and toiletries. We are accepting donations at at the Gonzaga High School - McKenna Center (900 North Capitol Street NW) on January 17-18 and via the Amazon Wish List at https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1C6NTKXU8V09V?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_8C3JFGYY5HP5KYRQQYVV&language=en-US. Please see the flyers in the comments for more info.

We are days away from WFOP 2021! Due to the pandemic, we won't be in the kitchen preparing meals. However, WFOP has pivoted and identified how we can still meet the needs of our community in the face of Covid-19.

Please visit our website at www.wefeedourpeople.org to learn how you can support this year's Annual Weekend of Service events.

01/08/2026

Flashback to WFOP 2025. We're getting ready for WFOP 2026.

01/08/2026

Happy New Year! In honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Feed Our People invites you to contribute to a special gift list for veterans at the SE Veterans Service Center. We're collecting toiletries, hygiene products, and socks.

Please share our Amazon Wish List link: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1C6NTKXU8V09V.

Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in their lives. Thank you for supporting our veterans!

01/03/2026

Please join us for the 38th Annual We Feed Our People (WFOP) Weekend of Service (January 17-19, 2026). WFOP will prepare the food and sort clothes and toiletries at the Gonzaga High School - McKenna Center (900 North Capitol Street NW) on January 17-18 and serve at various locations on Monday, January 19.

For our clothing and toiletry drive, we are accepting the following items.

Gently-worn winter coats, Lip Balm, Scarves, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hand Sanitizer, Gloves, Feminine Products, Hats, Body wash, Wet Wipes, Socks, Lotion

Please see the Amazon Wish List for the Southeast Veterans Service Center - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1C6NTKXU8V09V?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_8C3JFGYY5HP5KYRQQYVV&language=en-US

Please drop-off items at the McKenna Center (900 North Capitol Street NW). On January 17, the drop-off time is 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. On January 18, the drop-off time is 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

04/24/2025

This one hurts. We are grieving, so we ask for grace as we process the loss of our friend.