Holiday Helpings 2025
Building Longer Tables: The Holidays Are Better Together
Bread for the City’s Doors are Open to Federal Workers, Contractors for the Duration of the Government Shutdown
We stand with open doors and open arms for furloughed workers, impacted federal contractors, and affected families during the federal shutdown
Bread for the City Rejects Continued Overreach into Local Governance
We stand by DC as 14 proposed Congressional bills undermine laws and protections supported by DC residents.
Bread for the City Stands with DC Residents Against Federal Takeover
Our response to recent federal takeover developments.
Subjugation Day: First Ever Federalization of the DCMPD. Our Statement.
Read our response to the president’s announcement Monday morning to federalize the MPD, deploy the National Guard, and infringe on fifty years of DC’s right to home rule.
Bread for the City Responds to Devastating Federal Safety Net Cuts
Visit Our New Workforce Café!
The Workforce Café is your hub for training, professional development, wellness, and wrap-around services. Whether you’re looking for job opportunities, skill-building workshops, or resources to help you stay on track, our café has you covered.
The Workforce Café is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 AM to 4 PM at our Southeast location 1700 Marion Barry Avenue SE.
Protecting DC’s Immigrant Communities
Get the facts on immigrant rights and resources from our Immigration Legal Practice Supervisor, Iman Saad.
We’re accepting new patients at our Southeast Medical Clinic
Call (202) 386-7020 to make an appointment.
Check out our schedule of free community workshops this month!
IMPORTANT ALERT
Out of an abundance of caution, we are issuing a recall on Jennie-O turkeys sourced and distributed last week by Bread for the City. Due to circumstances outside of our control, they may not be safe to consume. Please do not eat. If you received a Jennie-O turkey from Bread for the City between Monday, November 3 – Friday, November 7, please return it to either center for safe disposal. We will replace it with a different brand. We are in the process of notifying the FDA for a formal investigation.
We are open Monday – Friday, 9 am–4 pm through Tuesday, November 25th. (We are closed November 11, 2025 in observance of Veterans Day).
If you’re unable to come back to our centers, please contact us at 202-265-2400, and we will be happy to coordinate a delivery for the exchange later this month.
Our Programs
What would help? Everyone experiences moments of challenge. Bread for the City offers DC community members an opportunity to fill the gaps.
Food
You get to choose what goes in your grocery bag! Get fresh produce, meat, and nonperishables every month. Plus, free farmers markets happen weekly!
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Clothing
Attire, shoes, and accessories for all ages. Toiletry packs regularly available. Small household goods in limited quantities.
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Health Care
A medical home for all ages, regardless of ability to pay. We offer primary care, care management, dental, vision, and behavioral health services.
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Social Services
A variety of supports and resources, including workforce development courses, representative payee services, community wellness workshops, and diaper & baby goods distribution.
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Advocacy
Provides support to client-led campaigns, primarily working to end the drain of affordable housing in DC.
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Legal Services
Advice and representation in certain housing, family law, immigration, and public benefits matters. Support from partner organizations on other legal issues.
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Your Impact
Give Today!
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!
Bread for the City’s Corporate Partners can choose from a variety of ways to work with us depending on their goals. At all levels, partners can engage with Bread for the City through a number of opportunities!
