HEALTHY START
Martha’s Table assists low-income parents in giving their child a Healthy Start by providing quality education focused
on literacy, social and behavioral development, health and well-being, and parent engagement.
Early Education and Out-of-school-time Support
We provide nationally-accredited early education for children 3 months to 4 years
old and provide before-and-after school & summer education for children 5 to
13 years old. Number of children enrolled: 180
HEALTHY Eating
Martha’s Table’s Healthy Eating approach alleviates hunger and food insecurity
while improving health by providing convenient access to free, healthy
groceries and fun, useful nutrition education.
Martha’s Markets in Elementary Schools & Community Centers
At a Martha’s Market, a pop-up grocery store is set up at the end of the school
day in the gymnasium or in community centers. Families enjoy cooking
demonstrations while “shopping” for 23 lbs. of free fruits, vegetables, and
non-perishables (including 40% fresh produce).
Martha’s Markets today: 12 (with 1 more coming Fall 2014!)
Healthy meals distributed at Martha’s Markets in 2013: 344,000+
Martha’s Markets in 2015: We have a bold vision to bring Martha’s Markets
to all 44 public and charter elementary schools in Wards 7 and 8, reaching
the families of just over 15,000 students.
Daily Emergency Lobby Market on 14th Street
Food-insecure families with referrals can shop for free fresh produce and
healthy pantry staples in our lobby market 7 days a week. Shoppers
served in 2013: 8,700+
HEALTHY CONNECTIONS
Martha’s Table’s Healthy Connections programs are designed to break down barriers
to economic success, create family security, and build community. These programs
include parent engagement efforts, older youth programming, and service to the
community through free clothing at Martha’s Outfitters for those in crisis.
Martha’s Outfitters
With two locations, our community thrift stores connect families referred
to us with free clothing and household items they need to get a leg up. The
same items are available to other shoppers at exceptionally low prices.
Shoppers in crisis receiving free clothing and housewares in 2013: 5,000+
Family Success Center
Recognizing that parents are the first and primary teachers in the home, our
Family Success Center connects parents to knowledge and resources they need
to achieve long-term success for themselves and their families. Supports include
a home visiting program, financial literacy workshops, and connections
to external services.
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TODAY . . .
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– Bria, Martha’s Table
alumni and college graduate
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“Outfitters has helped me have
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but with the clothing that
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continue to look for a job”
– Guillermina,
Outfitters customer
McKenna’s Wagon
365 days a year, our volunteer-run, mobile food service, McKenna’s Wagon,
provides hot, nutritious evening meals, sandwiches, fruit, and snacks at four
locations across the city. McKenna’s meals in 2013: 200,000+
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1-in-4 DC residents live at or below 150 percent of
the poverty threshold.1 The lowest-wage earners make
16 cents for every $1 high-wage earners make.2
Over 40%3 of the nearly 10,000 children born each year
in D.C. are likely to live in low-income households earning
below 200% of the poverty level, defined as $38,180 a year
for a family of 3.
The average annual cost of full-time infant care in D.C. is
$22,000, which is roughly 80% of the median income
for a single mother in D.C.1
1-in-3 D.C. children don’t know where they will get
their next meal.4 40% are overweight or obese and at
risk for diabetes. 5
TOMORROW . . .
Every child can have access to the healthy food, quality
education, and opportunities for success that are necessary to
achieve a healthy and productive life. With your support,
Martha’s Table will:
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Wards 7 and 8 are home to large “food deserts” (only 7 of
DC’s 43 full-service grocery stores are in Wards 7 and 8).1
WE CAN DO IT
Work with parents to ensure every child receives a Healthy
Start by providing quality education focused on literacy,
social and behavioral development, health and well-being,
and parent engagement.
Further improve Healthy Eating among low-income children
and families by addressing hunger and increasing access to
healthy food and nutrition knowledge.
Help family leaders and other underserved DC residents seize
every opportunity to move forward and realize their dreams
of long-term success by providing Healthy Connections
through parent engagement efforts, older youth
programming, and clothing supports at Martha’s
Outfitters thrift stores.
Martha’s Table believes in healthy communities where children from low-income families become leaders, learners and earners.
Working with you, we can end hunger in the District. We can ensure that every child enters elementary school ready for success
and prepared to achieve. Together, we’ll stand with vulnerable families, meeting them with dignity and respect, and partnering
with them to break the cycle of poverty in our nation’s capital.
WE MEASURE THE IMPACT YOU MAKE POSSIBLE
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815,000+ healthy meals provided to homeless and low-income families each year through our emergency food program,
McKenna’s Wagon, Martha’s Markets, and onsite children’s meals.
180 children and youth learn and grow through our accredited early childhood, afterschool, and summer education programs
each year.
Over 5,000 families in crisis furnished with free clothing and household goods every year through our two Martha’s Outfitters
thrift stores, as well as welcoming over 45,000 paying customers.
More than 250 partner organizations, over 10,000 volunteers, and 25,000+ donors.
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DC Fiscal Policy Institute, 2 DC Fiscal Policy Institute, Commonwealth Institute, and the Maryland Center on Economic Poilcy,
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Kids Count Data Center, 4 DC Hunger Solutions, 5 Healthy Kids Healthy Communities
21) 2114 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
(for families of enrolled children)
Family Success Center
20) 2204 Martin Luther King Ave. SE,
Washington, DC 20020
19) 2114 14th St. NW,
Washington, DC 20009
Martha’s Outfitters
Thrift Stores (Mon. – Sat.)
HEALTHY COnnECTiOnS
18) 2nd and H Streets NW
17) McPherson Square NW
16) 1818 H St. NW
(Daily)
McKenna’s Wagon
15) 2114 14th St. NW,
Washington, DC 20009
Emergency Market on
14th Street (Daily)
14) Community Market in Ward 8
(location TBD)
Future Martha’s Market (Monthly)
* For children enrolled in schools
13) Stanton Elementary*
2701 Naylor Rd SE,
Washington, DC 20020
12) Moten Elementary*
1565 Morris Rd SE,
Washington, DC 20020
11) Martha’s Table Children’s Market*
2114 14th St. NW,
Washington, DC 20009
10) Powell Elementary*
1350 Upshur Street NW,
Washington, DC 20011
9) Smothers Elementary*
4400 Brooks Street NE,
Washington, DC 20019
8) Browne Education Campus*
850 26th Street NE,
Washington, DC 20002
7) Burroughs Education Campus*
1820 Monroe Street NE,
Washington, DC 20018
6) Thomas Stone Elementary*
4500 34th Street
Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
5) Hendley Elementary*
425 Chesapeake Street SE,
Washington, DC 20032
4) Garrison Elementary*
1200 S Street NW,
Washington, DC 20009
3) Amidon-Bowen Elementary*
401 I Street SW,
Washington, DC 20024
2) Rita Bright Center
2500 14th St NW,
Washington, DC 20009
Martha’s Markets in
Elementary Schools &
Community Centers (Monthly)
HEALTHY EATing
1) 2114 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Early Education and
Out-of-school-time
Education Programs
HEALTHY START
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– “G,” a Martha’s Market shopper
“Coming to Martha’s Markets has
changed the way I eat. It’s helped
me with my produce and protein.
I count on the fresh vegetables and
eggs and peanut butter. I come
when my SNAP benefits run out.”
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Building Better Tomorrows
Healthy Start, Healthy Eating & Healthy Connections:
www.marthastable.org • United Way #8445 • CFC #29262
2114 14th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20009 • 202-328-6608