Where We Stand: DHS’ New, “Offensive” Fraud Prevention Campaign

July 03, 2019 by BFC in Advocacy Food Access Food Justice
Guest Author: Allison Miles-Lee and Elenore Wade

We have a few thoughts on Department of Human Service’s upcoming “SNAP Client Integrity and Fraud Prevention Campaign.” It’s offensive and misses the mark — again. Read on to find out more.

Holiday Helpings 2018

The Gift of Holiday Helpings

February 01, 2019 by BFC in BFC Updates Development Food Program Holiday Helpings
Guest Author: Christina Puppi

The 2018 Holiday Helpings campaign may have concluded, but we are still blown away by our community’s incredible fundraising energy and generosity that made this year our most successful Holiday Helpings campaign yet!

The Shutdown Is Over (For Now); Bread for the City Is Still Here

January 31, 2019 by BFC in Advocacy Affordable Housing Food Access Food Program In the Community Racial Justice
Guest Author: George A. Jones

As federal workers head back to work, we can’t forget those who have to make tough decisions every day.

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.

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 Emmy Torruellas 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?

Chairman’s Corner: The Value of $32

November 19, 2018 by BFC in Food Program Holiday Helpings
Guest Author: Paul Taskier

Our chairman, Paul Taskier on why Holiday Helpings is a special time of year: “While it is holy work to provide food to those who do not have it, it is all that much more special and meaningful to allow others to experience the holiday as we all do, to allow them to forget the daily burdens and celebrate their family togetherness.”

Holiday Helpings: We’re Halfway There

November 15, 2018 by BFC in Food Program Holiday Helpings

We’re halfway there! Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and fundraisers, we’re on track to feed 9,000 D.C. families this holiday season. Help us reach our goal!

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