As part of the development process for her newest work "Kristina Wong,  #FoodBankInfluencer"-- Pulitzer Prize Finalist Kristina Wong will be at The REACH’s Studio J dreaming up the cool new future of emergency food distribution with visitors.  We will test drive wild possibilities for what a food bank could be with your help! 

Cut and sew some pieces that will make their way into our massive fabric food bank installation while Kristina enchants you with stories of her recent travels to food deserts across the United States. 

Or... Take a break from the manual labor and enjoy "FOODAOKE" hosted by Brian Feldman (Voted D.C.’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Best Performance Artist) with songs only about food, supermarkets, and hunger! A karaoke machine will be set up and participants are welcome to sing solo, with Brian, or as a group. Sign up, sing a song, and receive a reusable grocery bag filled with healthy groceries – and a can opener! In-between songs, Brian will share fun facts about the songs, food banks, and food insecurity, while inviting participants to share their best ideas for how to make food more accessible for everyone.  

No singing or sewing experience necessary!  All ages welcome!  

Kristina Wong, #FoodBankInfluencer Synopsis:

Kristina Wong, #FoodBankInfluencer is Kristina’s newest work-in progress! Kristina will be creatively intervening with the food bank as:

An Immersive Experience

A functional food bank

A commentary on systems and distribution

A treatise on food insecurity

A time based theater piece

Learn more about Kristina Wong, #FoodbankInfluencer.

No registration needed! Come and watch, or come and participate!  Stay for a few minutes or a few hours!  We guarantee good conversation, laughter, and some emergency food offered up in what we hope is the coolest way imaginable.

Thursday, August 3^rd

• Session 1: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
• Session 2: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Session 3: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Friday, August 4^th 

• Session 1: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
• Session 2: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Session 3: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Saturday, August 5^th

• Session 1: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Session 2: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
• Session 3: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM