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We're expanding to serve more families with love. Click the link below to register or donate to our mission.

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The StoreHouse Surprised by Eastern Motors and WJLA's Helping Hands

 Discover the heartwarming surprise from 7News Helping Hands and Easterns Automotive Group as they generously donated $1,100 to support The StoreHouse's mission. This act of kindness ensures we continue serving our community with love. 


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The StoreHouse Featured on NBC4: Food 4 Families


💜 A Historic Moment for Our Mission

We are honored to have been featured by NBC Washington as the Nation’s First Black-Run Food Bank. This powerful segment captures our heart, our community, and the impact we’ve made together—serving over 40,000 families with love and dignity.

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Giving Tuesday! The StoreHouse Featured on WUSA9: Great Day Washington

 


Not only is it Giving Tuesday, but The StoreHouse is being featured on WUSA9 to celebrate the impact we’re making together.


✨ Click below to hear our story and see how your generosity helps us serve with love.

With your support, we’ve already served over 36,000 families this year—but we’re just getting started!

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The StoreHouse Featured on Living Local DMV: Combating Hunger in Prince George’s County

The StoreHouse Featured on Living Local DMV: Combating Hunger in Prince George’s County

 We are thrilled to share that The StoreHouse was recently featured on Living Local DMV in a special segment highlighting our ongoing efforts to combat hunger in Prince George’s County. This coverage shines a light on our mission to provide fresh, nutritious food to families and the incredible community partnerships that help us serve thousands each month. 

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The StoreHouse Featured on WUSA9:Getting Neighbors Uplifted

The StoreHouse Featured on Living Local DMV: Combating Hunger in Prince George’s County

The StoreHouse Featured on WUSA9:Getting Neighbors Uplifted

 

We are incredibly honored to be featured on WUSA 9’s Get Uplifted segment, highlighting The StoreHouse and our mission to serve our neighbors with love and dignity! 


Thanks for shining a light on our efforts to feed thousands of families across the DMV. 

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1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD SERVED!

 

We are thrilled to announce that The StoreHouse has officially served 1 MILLION POUNDS of food to families in need across the DMV and South Carolina!

As the nation’s first Black-run food bank, this milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to serving nutrition with love. From the very first pound of food to this historic moment, our mission has been clear:
To nourish bodies, uplift spirits, and serve communities with compassion and dignity.

This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of our volunteers, the generosity of our donors, and the strength of our partners. Together, we have created 1 million moments of hope, healing, and love.

But we’re just getting started. The need is great, and with your support, The StoreHouse will continue to make a lasting impact, one family at a time.


Join Us in the Movement

  • Volunteer and be part of history in the making.
  • Spread the Word and stand with us as we continue to build a future free of hunger.


Together, we are more than just a food bank. We are service in love.

Thank you for believing in our mission. Here’s to the next million!

Ways to Help

 

  • Donate Today to help us serve the next million:
    • Zelle: zelle@thestorehouseinc.com
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    SOUTH CAROLINA, We're HERE!

    Introducing our South Carolina Hub, serving Carolinians with Love.

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    The STOREHOUSE CHRISTMAS (2023) was phenomenal! 3,000 toys to deserving DMV families!

    We did it! Serving over 10,000 families: 9/16/2023

    We did it! Serving over 10,000 families: 9/16/2023

    We did it! Serving over 10,000 families: 9/16/2023

    We did it! Serving over 10,000 families: 9/16/2023

    We did it! Serving over 10,000 families: 9/16/2023

    We did it! Serving over 10,000 families: 9/16/2023

    thanks to everyone for your support! Our Storehouse giving 2024 was a huge success! Over 500 turkeys Baskets!

      Did you know? Our founder is a 14-year stroke survivor! We are dedicated to heart health!

      Did you know? Our founder is a 14-year stroke survivor! We are dedicated to heart health!

      Did you know? Our founder is a 14-year stroke survivor! We are dedicated to heart health!

      Did you know? Our founder is a 14-year stroke survivor! We are dedicated to heart health!

      Did you know? Our founder is a 14-year stroke survivor! We are dedicated to heart health!

      Did you know? Our founder is a 14-year stroke survivor! We are dedicated to heart health!

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        The Federal Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act

        The Bill Emerson Food Donation Act establishes Federal protection from civil and criminal liability for persons involved in the donation and distribution of food and grocery products to needy individuals when certain criteria are met. In order to receive protection under the Act, a person or gleaner must donate in good faith apparently wholesome food or apparently fit grocery products to a nonprofit organization for ultimate distribution to needy individuals. The Act also provides protection against civil and criminal liability to the nonprofit organizations that receive such donated items in good faith.


        The Mel Johnson International Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,  

        EIN 88-0909070. DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. 



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