Emergency Brief Services
TFP relies greatly on donations such as non-perishable foods, adult and children’s clothing, diapers, baby products, and any other items to provide to our families. Participants, The Family Place Public Charter School students, and walk-ins arriving at TFP are welcome to request diapers, food, or other items as needed and as available.
Food Distribution
Access to food is essential for our students and families to continue their educational journey. Through our Food Distribution Program, we provide weekly food distributions that help reduce food insecurity and allow families to focus on caring for their children, studying, building stability, and achieving their goals.
During the first half of 2026, we have provided food to both enrolled participants and walk-in community members:
+134,000
pounds of food
+9,750
bags of food
This work is possible thanks to our community partners:
Our volunteers are highly committed to these services. In the first semester of 2026, 14 volunteers, including board members, advisory committee members, and staff from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), volunteered their time to assist in distributing food to families within our community.
Interested in volunteering? Contact Belinda Paredes at bparedes@thefamilyplacedc.org or fill out our Volunteer Form.
Clothing, Diapers & Other Items
TFP holds a clothing drive for active participants and students twice per year, and it distributes books, toys, car seats, strollers, and other donations regularly based on the donations we receive.
TFP staff then encourages participants, students, and the community to take part in the wide array of services offered.
Interested in making an in-kind donation? Call (202) 265-0149 or email info@thefamilyplacedc.org, or drop it off at our front desk Monday to Thursday 9 am-5 pm, Friday 9 am-3 pm
*If you plan to donate large items like beds or other furniture, please send us a picture in advance so we can find a recipient ahead of time, as our space is limited. We do not accept donations on weekends.
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