Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Eat) is 1st Choice's signature community initiative dedicated to fighting food insecurity and serving our communities with compassion, dignity, and respect. Rooted in the values of Help, Outreach, Provide, and Empower, Project H.O.P.E. believes that everyone deserves access to a nutritious meal and to be treated with kindness, regardless of their circumstances.

Throughout the year, our volunteers prepare and serve fresh, hearty meals to individuals experiencing food insecurity, including the unhoused, seniors, and others facing hardship. We proudly partner with shelters, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and community organizations across the DMV area to ensure every meal is served with care, respect, and a welcoming smile. Our mission extends beyond providing food. We strive to create meaningful moments of connection, restore hope, and remind every person we serve that they are valued.

This year, Project H.O.P.E. will be preparing and serving a hearty meal for residents at an assisted living facility in the DMV area, continuing our commitment to nourishing both body and spirit.

We invite you to support, contribute to, invest in, or sponsor Project H.O.P.E.'s mission. Your generosity helps provide nutritious meals, purchase fresh ingredients, and expand our outreach to serve even more individuals and families in need. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us bring comfort, hope, and dignity to those we serve.

Together, we can fight food insecurity, strengthen our communities, and ensure that every meal is served with compassion, respect, and purpose.