The Bedford-native's donation to Empowering the Masses is expected to feed 500 families each week over the next decade.
Maria Lawson is an Investigative Reporting Fellow at The Wash, where she covers Logan Circle, U Street, and Shaw. With a focus on business and economics, her reporting often explores themes such as diversity and inclusion, local economy, and real estate. Maria's work has been featured in prominent publications including the San Francisco Business Journal, The Washington Post, and ESPN.