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Your generosity powers Bread for the City's mission to uplift and support our most vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC. We can't do this work alone. Your gift, whether large or small, will have a direct impact on those in need—providing essential services, hope, and a path forward. Together, we can ensure that no one in our city is left behind. Thank you for standing with us!

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Healthcare Scholarship Opportunity

We're launching a scholarship fund aimed at increasing the number of women from underrepresented communities in health-related careers. Applications due by October 30.

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New Food Pantry Hours & More Farmers Markets!

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Learn more about our new acupuncture services!

Get fresh produce at our Friday free farmers markets!

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The Southeast Medical Clinic is OPEN!

Located at 1700 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Make a primary care or dentist appointment today!

It’s Our 50th Year of Serving DC!

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Apply Now for Our Healthcare Scholarship Program by October 30!

Increasing the number of women from underrepresented communities in health-related careers with ties to Wards 7 and 8.

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Our Programs

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Food

As the largest food pantry in DC, with two distribution centers, City Orchard, and two rooftop gardens, we provide nutritious groceries, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats, to families in DC living below the federal poverty line.

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Clothing

Our Clothing boutique provides quality and seasonally appropriate clothing items that are 100% donated then distributed free of charge, including coats, shoes, accessories, suits for job interviews, an.

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Health Care

Since 1974, our Medical Clinic has provided primary care to uninsured and low-income DC residents. Our medical clinic offers primary care, care management, dental, vision, and behavioral health services.

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Social Services

We offer a variety of supports and resources, including workforce development courses, representative payee services, community wellness workshops, and diaper and baby product distribution.

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Advocacy

With affordable housing in DC as our focus, community organizers work with program staff and client leaders to advocate for policies that preserve and create affordable housing in DC, while building community power to fight inequality beyond housing.

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Legal Services

We provide advice and representation in certain housing, family law, immigration, and public benefits matters.

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“The bags of groceries were more than what we anticipated. On top of that, they were qualitatively structured, so that the bag benefited any type of household! That in and of itself personifies Bread for the CITY. With your support, we distributed 94 bags of food to families, seniors, and disabled individuals. You can imagine the impact this effort had on folks.”

CEO of a community and youth non-profit

based in SE DC

Upcoming Events

Get Certified in First Aid, CPR & AED in Just One Day! [REGISTRATION REQUIRED]
10 Oct
Thursday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Free Farmers Market Friday - Southeast
11 Oct
Friday
9:00 am - 11:45 am

Free Farmers Market Friday - Northwest
18 Oct
Friday
9:00 am - 11:45 am

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A DC basic income program is letting people choose the amount on their checks. A participant said $1,400 a month is what she needs to pay medical bills.

We're giving cash to a group of our medical patients, no strings attached. One of our participants, Deborah, shared, "We've gotten a lot of things straight as far as health and getting our mouths fed."

Learn about the CashRx program and Deborah.

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BFC

June 3, at 10:25 am

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People in mental health crisis need care, not cuffs. The DOJ seems to agree.

If you’re having a heart attack, chances are you won’t be handcuffed and stuffed in the back of a police cruiser when someone calls for help. You’ll probably be cla-clanked into an ambulance on a gurney, where people in a health crisis belong. But when Chioma Oruh would call for help when her brother — who lived for 47 years with schizophrenia — was having a panic attack or an anxiety attack, the handcuffs and a D.C. police cruiser were what he got, she said. Every time.

“Relying on a less effective, potentially harmful response … may deprive people with mental health disabilities of an equal opportunity to benefit from a critical public service,” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division said in a statement Thursday.

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February 27, at 10:59 am

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Nourishing Our Community: A Strategic Plan for Bread for the City

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Crystal Iwuoha

August 17, at 10:45 am

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Bread for the City’s services are made possible through the support of thousands of donors like you. Without your support, we would not be able to provide the food, clothing, social, legal, advocacy, and medical services that we do to 10,000 DC residents every month. Thank you!

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