Over 500,000 Meals, Fresh Produce and Groceries, and Household Products Served
Making a Difference Today
The Whitlow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington DC. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income communities by focusing on two key areas: health and income. Through our programs and initiatives, we increase access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally relevant food, while providing sustainable career pathways to employment and entrepreneurship for underserved communities.
Community Impact
We started collecting and distributing food in 2020 through a generous donation from Starbucks at the peak covid-19. To date, the Whitlow Foundation has served and distributed over 500,000 meals and fresh produce to communities across the Washington Metropolitan Area; an average of 100 meals daily and counting...
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$14,000 will help 14 youth pursue their passion for the arts with our "Tools of the Trade" scholarship.
$12k
Will help underserved and marginalized communities combat domestic abuse and family trauma by facilitating our ARTSCAPE DC workshops.
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The National Council on Education Statistics (NCES) found students’ lack of access to arts education significantly contributed to their underwhelming scores. Students who took art classes or music lessons inside and/or outside of school, visited museums, or attended theater performances generally scored better on the test.
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Youth who lack healthy cooking knowledge may rely on packaged foods or prepared foods containing questionable nutrition value.
Founded in 2017, The Whitlow Foundation is an official 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit headquartered in Washington, DC • EIN 82-3515356