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Kimberly Lohman-Clapp

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Email: Media@betteralife.org

27 feb 2026

WTOP News - BetterALife works to ensure no child goes hungry.

WTOP News - BetterALife making sure that no child goes hungry.

WTOP News - BetterALife works to ensure no child goes hungry.

10 feb 2026

Loudoun Now News - As Needs Increase, BetterALife grows its capacity

Loudoun Now News - As Needs Increase, BetterALife grows its capacity

Loudoun Now News - As Needs Increase, BetterALife grows its capacity

9 feb 2026

Loudoun times News - BetterALife-doubles-space-and-aims-to-double-its-reach

BetterALife Doubles Space and aims to double their reach

Loudoun times News - BetterALife-doubles-space-and-aims-to-double-its-reach

28 oct 2025

SNAP On The Line

Virginia State Benefits

SNAP On The Line

24 dic 2024

Washington Post - Virginia charity gives gifts and holiday meals to 800

Washington Post - BetterALife Holiday Gifts

Washington Post - Virginia charity gives gifts and holiday meals to 800

19 nov 2024

Loudoun Times News - Community Leadership Award nominees. BetterALife in the Running

Loudoun Times News - Community Leadership Award nominees. BetterALife in the Running

Loudoun Times News - Community Leadership Award nominees. BetterALife in the Running

13 nov 2024

Loudoun Times-Mirror - Relief efforts for NC hurricane victims

Loudoun Times-Mirror Relief efforts for NC hurricane victims

Loudoun Times-Mirror - Relief efforts for NC hurricane victims

6 nov 2024

Loudoun Times-Mirror - Purcellville teen an "Inspiration" for BetterALife

Loudoun Times - Mirror Purcellville teen an "Inspiration" for BetterALife

Loudoun Times-Mirror - Purcellville teen an "Inspiration" for BetterALife

27 ago 2024

DCNews Channel 50 - Back to school for children in need

DC News Channel 50 - Back to school help for local children

DCNews Channel 50 - Back to school for children in need

27 ago 2024

Back to school Needs for Kids

Back-To-School Needs for kids with BetterALife

Back to school Needs for Kids

10 ago 2024

BetterALife provides around 750 backpacks

BetterALife provides about 750 backpacks to those in need.

BetterALife provides around 750 backpacks

4 abr 2024

WTOP News

Founder Elizabeth Ford Grew Up Food Insecure

WTOP News

25 mar 2024

Channel 7 News - Helping Hands - BetterALife

News ABC7 - Helping Hands - BetterALife -

Channel 7 News - Helping Hands - BetterALife

28 feb 2024

DC News Channel 50 - Nonprofit Spotlight with BetterALife

DC News Channel 50 - Nonprofit Spotlight with BetterALife

DC News Channel 50 - Nonprofit Spotlight with BetterALife

28 feb 2024

Life Changing Moments Start Here

Growing up in Loudoun County is often associated with money and privilege. However, that is not the case for some students and families in our local neighborhoods. Community service exists to help families who are less fortunate, giving them opportunities to live their best life. 

Read More: https://www.thewoodgroveoutlander.com/news/local-news/2024/02/28/life-changing-moments-start-here/#photo

Life Changing Moments Start Here

26 feb 2024

Radio - WASH FM - Local Hero: Northern Virginia Woman's Mission to End Childhood Hunger

WASH FM - Local Hero: Northern Virginia Woman's Mission to End Childhood Hunger

Radio - WASH FM - Local Hero: Northern Virginia Woman's Mission to End Childhood Hunger

22 feb 2024

WTOP News - This Northern Va. woman grew up hungry. She’s working to make sure no kids have the same experience.

WTOP News - This Northern Va. woman grew up hungry. She’s working to make sure no kids have the same experience.

WTOP News - This Northern Va. woman grew up hungry. She’s working to make sure no kids have the same experience.

22 feb 2024

This Northern Va. woman grew up hungry. She’s working to make sure no kids have the same experience.

Elizabeth Ford didn’t have food at school, so she would tell other students that she was on a diet, something she considers easy for a girl to get away with.

On most days in her Reston, Virginia, neighborhood, she sat outside 7/11, hoping to gather enough quarters to buy a hot dog or nachos, or whatever else she may have wanted to eat.

Read More: https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2024/02/this-northern-va-woman-grew-up-hungry-shes-working-to-make-sure-no-kids-have-the-same-experience/

This Northern Va. woman grew up hungry. She’s working to make sure no kids have the same experience.

21 feb 2024

Fairfax Now News - Nonprofit expands to Reston with new food distribution site

Fairfax Now News - Nonprofit expands to Reston with new food distribution site

Fairfax Now News - Nonprofit expands to Reston with new food distribution site

15 dic 2023

Nonprofit to host Christmas meals, toy distribution event in Reston

A new distribution center at the Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate (12125 Pinecrest Road) in Reston will bring the Christmas spirit alive this holiday season.

Read More: https://www.restonnow.com/2023/12/15/nonprofit-to-host-christmas-meals-toy-distribution-event-in-reston/

Nonprofit to host Christmas meals, toy distribution event in Reston
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Food Pantry Address:

201 N. Maple Ave, Unit E

Purcellville, Va 20132

571-777-0005

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Reston Distribution Site Address:

Cathy Hudgins Community Center

12125 Pinecrest Rd, Reston, VA 20191

571-777-0005

"BetterALife does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations." 

"BetterALife is committed to the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity. We encourage the prompt reporting of any wrongdoing and guarantee that all good-faith reports will be taken seriously and investigated appropriately. BetterALife is committed to ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged in any way for validly raising concerns, and strictly prohibits retaliation, harassment, or adverse employment action against any whistleblower."

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