The centers will offer services to help families deal with trauma, housing, employment, and other issues.

Unlike many government safety-net programs, a new initiative by non-profits doesn’t require recipients to keep their income low or use the money in a certain way.

The nonprofit distributes groceries at 10 grab-and-go sites, Monday through Thursday.

Donate to nonprofit food providers and buy gift cards from local restaurants, among other actions.

14 organizations you can volunteer for that are working to combat hunger in and around the District.

During a 45-minute visit to Martha’s Table, President Obama volunteered alongside furloughed workers and students from Sidwell Friends (where his daughters attend) at the D.C. nonprofit.

President Barack Obama pardoned his first White House turkey, Courage, a little while ago. The White House has since released video of the ceremony (see below), during which Obama called Courage “a good looking bird.” The president was in a joking mood, noting that “there are days when I’m reminded why I ran for this office … and then there are days like this, when you pardon a turkey and send it Disneyland.” Obama also…