2114 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009⏐Phone 202-328-6608⏐Fax 202-387-0011⏐www.marthastable.org

Making Sandwiches for Martha’s Table

THANK YOU for making sandwiches for Martha’s Table! The sandwiches you make will be distributed on McKenna’s Wagon, our volunteer-run, mobile food truck, which rolls out 365 days a year to provide hot, nutritious evening meals, sandwiches, fruit, and fresh-baked muffins to hundreds of homeless and hungry neighbors in need at three locations across the city every night.

Below, you will find guidelines for making sandwiches for Martha’s Table. On the next page, you will see an information sheet that you can post or share with volunteers when you host your sandwich-making event. The last page contains a donation form for you to complete and send to Martha’s Table prior to your sandwich donation.

Please contact donations@marthastable.org or 202-808-8047 with any questions.

Sandwich Guidelines

• We accept two types of sandwiches: Meat & Cheese and Peanut Butter & Jelly.

• Please use healthier types of ingredients, such as whole wheat bread or lean meats, whenever possible. Less is better if the healthier ingredients are more expensive. Please avoid bologna and white bread when possible.

• Please do NOT apply any condiments to sandwiches (to extend shelf life).

• Please individually wrap the sandwiches, whether that be in foil, plastic wrap, or sandwich bags. Where possible, label sandwich bags to indicate sandwich contents (ex. TC = Turkey and Cheese; HC = ham and cheese; H = ham, etc.).

• Once wrapped or placed in sandwich bags, please place the sandwiches in boxes in order to make transporting them easier.

• Please sort the sandwiches by type and label the boxes “Peanut Butter & Jelly” or “Meat & Cheese” so that we can quickly determine what must be refrigerated.

• Prior to dropping off the sandwiches, please provide a description, count and estimated value of what you are donating using the Donation Form on page 3. This allows us to refrigerate appropriate items immediately.

• When transporting sandwiches with cheese/meat, please be aware of the time that they are not refrigerated.

Delivery:

• Please deliver sandwiches to 2114 14th St. NW Washington, DC 20009 any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (seven days a week). Donations are accepted at our loading dock located in the back alley, which is accessible from V St. Once in the alley, proceed to the second garage door on the right and ring the buzzer located on the upper right of the door frame or call the main line (202-328-6608) to let us know you are here.

2114 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009⏐Phone 202-328-6608⏐Fax 202-387-0011⏐www.marthastable.org

Hunger in the District

1 in 8 households struggle to find enough to eat.

23% of District residents rely on food stamps, the highest percentage in the nation.

One in three children in the District struggle with food insecurity, and don't know where they will get their next meal.

When surveying Martha’s Table clients, 89% of families out of food and didn’t have enough money to get more once or twice in the last month.

Martha’s Table’s Food & Nutrition Programs  For over 35 years, Martha’s Table has worked to support stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities by increasing access to education, food, and opportunity in the District of Columbia. We exist because every child deserves the opportunity for their brightest future, and a deeply engaged family and community committed to their success. Martha’s Table believes that access to fresh, healthy food is essential for supporting stronger children, families, and community. Our Healthy Eating program works to ensure healthy food for those in need and support children and their families to make healthy choices.  

Last year, Martha’s Table supplied over 1.1 million healthy meals through its Healthy Eating program. We are on pace to distribute over 1.5 million healthy meals by the end of 2016.

We distribute groceries that are 40% fresh produce at our 30+ pop-up grocery

markets at school and community partner sites (Martha’s Markets and Joyful Food Markets).

We support homeless and hungry neighbors with healthy food and other essentials 365 days a year through McKenna’s Wagon. Visit www.marthastable.volunteerhub.com to sign up to volunteer!

2114 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009⏐Phone 202-328-6608⏐Fax 202-387-0011⏐www.marthastable.org

In-Kind Food Donation Record

Fill out one form for each drop off of donated food.

Date_____________________________________ Donated by____________________

Address _________________________________ City__________________________ Zip__________ Contact ____________________ Phone _______________________ Email___________________________________ Items Donated: Quantity Value

1. Sandwiches __________ea __________ 2. Canned Goods __________lbs __________ 3. Bread/Loaves __________ea __________ 4. Produce/Fruit/Meat

Prepared Meals __________lbs __________ 5. Desserts __________lbs __________ 6. Misc. Non-food __________ __________

Total Value………………………………………………….$_________ Comments/Instructions _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Received by: __________________________________ Date: __________