Bread for the Shutdown

January 22, 2019 by BFC in BFC Updates Food Pantry Food Program
Guest Author: George A. Jones

As the government shutdown continues, Bread for the City CEO George A. Jones has a message for the D.C. community: we’re all in this together.

Opening Our Doors to Furloughed Federal Employees and Contractors

January 10, 2019 by BFC in BFC Updates In the Community

As the government shutdown continues, we want furloughed workers and contractors to know Bread for the City is here for you, too.

BFC CEO George Jones and Alston & Bird Senior Counsel Earl Pomeroy (as a Thanksgiving turkey)!

Emmy Torruellas raised $10,000 with a run!

Goodwin & Proctor's potluck competition raised funds through votes for delicious dishes!

Donate $32 to BFC through Jessica Del Vecchio Photography and Zoeica Image's drive page, and they'll send you a 5x5 print from Shenandoah National Park.

Holiday Helpings Drives: Creative Ways to Fundraise!

December 12, 2018 by BFC in BFC Updates Development Fundraising Holiday Helpings
Guest Author: Christina Puppi, BFC Corporate Partnerships & Events Associate

Borrow these great ideas from individuals and corporations to finish your Holiday Helpings drive in style!

Help Us Cross the Holiday Helpings Finish Line!

December 05, 2018 by Ashley Domm in BFC Updates Development Food Program Holiday Helpings

We have one holiday left in our Holiday Helpings campaign. Will you help us reach another 2,300 families by the end of the year?

#GivingTuesday: What a day!

November 28, 2018 by BFC in BFC Updates Development Fundraising
Guest Author: Kristen Kozlowski

With your help, Bread for the City raised over $92,000 on Giving Tuesday. WOW!

Thank you.

September 04, 2018 by BFC in BFC Updates Fundraising Social Services
Guest Author: Kristen Kozlowski

Earlier this month, Bread for the City reached out to our supporters with an urgent problem: the Small Favors Fund, through which we can help clients with immediate emergency financial needs, was nearly depleted. With your help, we met our match!

Wet shoes and a warm heart

May 18, 2018 by BFC in BFC Updates Building On Good Hope Development Fundraising
Guest Author: Emmy Torruellas

Yesterday was a big day for Bread for the City. A BIG ONE. Yesterday, we symbolically broke ground at 1710 Good Hope Road, SE, the future home of our new service center east of the Anacostia River. This day was a long time coming, and was full of excitement, love, and hope.

Do More? We Did!

May 18, 2018 by BFC in BFC Updates Building On Good Hope Donors Fundraising In the Community
Guest Author: Kristen Kozlowski

Yesterday was Do More 24, the DC region’s annual day of giving. Did we do more?? Read on to find out!

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