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Deliver Hope in 2025

Our neighbors facing serious illnesses need your help more than ever before. They rely on Food & Friends for life-saving medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries, and personalized nutrition counseling.

Your gift ensures these services remain free of charge for those who need them the most. 

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Food & Friends’ Giving Circles

Giving Circle members are an exceptional community of individuals who demonstrate their commitment to the Food & Friends mission through annual philanthropic giving. Food & Friends celebrates individual donors making annual gifts of $1,000 or more and recognizes individuals for lifetime and legacy giving through our 1988 Circle and our Legacy Society. We invite you to impact the lives of our neighbors living with serious or chronic illness by joining one of our Giving Circles.

1988 Circle (Lifetime Giving)

Lifetime giving of $500,000+ 

The 1988 Circle recognizes individuals whose cumulative lifetime support have reached or exceeded giving of $500,000 or more.

  • All the benefits of Executive Circle, plus…
  • Exclusive seating for you and a guest at all signature Food & Friends events;
  • A special recognition on the 1988 Circle perpetual plaque housed in the Food & Friends reception area; and
  • A special thank you gift from Food & Friends delivered to your home during the December holidays.

Executive Circle

Annual gifts of $25,000+

Executive Circle members are recognized and extended:

  • All the benefits of Leadership Circle, plus…
  • First choice to attend the Celebrity Chef Dinner Series (advanced notice required); and
  • An invitation to meet with the Food & Friends executive board.

If you have questions about the Executive Circle, please contact Buffy DeBreaux-Watts, Senior Philanthropy Officer, at (202) 269-6893 or bdwatts@foodandfriends.org.

Leadership Circle

Annual gifts of $10,000-$24,999

In gratitude for your generous annual support at this level, our Leadership Circle donors receive:

  • All the benefits of Chef’s Circle, plus…
  • An invitation for you and a guest to attend the annual Celebrity Chef Dinner;
  • Advanced notification of Thanksgiving Day volunteer opportunities;
  • Invitations to conversations with the Executive Director in person or via Zoom with progress and updates on the state of Food & Friends; and an
  • Annual Advocacy briefing with key Food Is Medicine advocacy leaders from our region.

If you have questions about the Leadership Circle, please contact Buffy DeBreaux-Watts, Senior Philanthropy Officer, at (202) 269-6893 or bdwatts@foodandfriends.org.

Chef’s Circle

Annual gifts of $5,000–$9,999

In recognition of your generous annual support at this level, our Chef’s Circle supporters receive:

  • All the benefits of The Red Apron Society, plus…
  • The opportunity to attend the virtual client/dietitian forum held annually; and a
  • Special invitation to volunteer on Thanksgiving Day.

If you have questions about the Chef’s Circle, please contact Buffy DeBreaux-Watts, Senior Philanthropy Officer, at (202) 269-6893 or bdwatts@foodandfriends.org.

Red Apron Society

Annual gifts $1,000–$4,999

As a thanks for your annual support Red Apron Society, members receive:

  • Invitations to join us for exclusive Food & Friends networking events;
  • The opportunity to visit Food & Friends for a personal tour of our facility;
  • A personal Food & Friends staff representative to contact with any questions or concerns;
  • An invitation to an exclusive estate planning seminar;
  • VIP Access and Check-In at Chef’s Best;
  • Regular updates from Food & Friends leadership; and
  • A special Food & Friends gift!

If you have questions about the Red Apron Society, please contact Elgin Martin, Donor Relations Manager, at (202) 269-6883 or emartin@foodandfriends.org.

Legacy Society

By supporting Food & Friends with a bequest through your will, estate, or retirement plan, you are making an impact on the nutritional health of neighbors in our community. As a Legacy Society member, you’ll receive:

  • Invitations to attend special Food & Friends events;
  • VIP Access and Check-In at Chef’s Best;
  • A special listing on the Food & Friends website; and
  • A meaningful Food & Friends gift!