Contact:  Hughie Jackson

SHARE (Self Help and Resource Exchange) was formed in 1983 in San Diego, CA by Deacon Carl Shelton and the Catholice Diocese. Deacon Shelton believed it was possible to implement a self-help approach to meeting the food needs in communities.

SHARE-DC was launched in April, 1990 by Associated Catholic Charities and the Knights of Malta. SHARE-DC serves communities in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

SHARE-DC is an affiliate of World SHARE. One of the fundamental values of World SHARE is that it is considered a basic humn right for all people to have adequate access to food, water, shelter, material assistance, human relationships, spiritual expression, physical safety good health, education and an environment conducive to their well-being. A second fundamental value embodied by World SHARE is that each individual has a vital contribution to make to the world. Together with 27 SHARE affiliates across the U.S., and programs in Guatemala and Mexico, we strive to help people make a difference for themselves and their neighbors.

Cost $15 for food valued at $35-$40. A condition of participation is the performance of 2 hours of community service (must complete a "Community Service Form").

Participants must order and pay for food no later than the 2nd Monday of each month. They can also order and pay for food for the next month when they pickup food ordered.