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This is the time of year that Bread for City helps make the holidays a little more special for thousands of DC families.  Giving for Holiday Helpings is a holiday tradition at my house, and I hope it is at yours, too!  For me, it’s as though my holidays don’t begin until I do some volunteering and make a donation for Holiday Helpings.

Our CEO George Jones reminds everyone about Holiday Helpings. Your support is still needed. Holiday Helpings this year is about turning tradition into progress. Due to these unprecedented times, our community members need more options than just a holiday meal. #HolidayHelpings 

We want to invite you to join us today at 6 pm. for our Holiday Helpings Virtual Halftime Show. It will feature special guests, performances from national and local artists, and a few surprises. This event is to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to encourage people to support us. It will be hosted by Britt Waters, host of the Washington Wizards and Mystics, and Kevin Blackistone from The Washington Post and ESPN’s Around the Horn. 

Bread for the City Board Member Leonard Edwards explains the importance of donating to our Holiday Helpings program this year.

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Our community members are in deep need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many low-income families are struggling with employment, food security, and mental health. The holiday season is here, but celebrating with family and friends may not be a priority to everyone. Holiday Helpings this year is about turning tradition into progress, we’re providing the necessary tools for people to make their own decisions. This year Lauren Taylor, Representative Payee Benefits Coordinator, created a classy page to help raise funds for Holiday Helpings. We got the chance to speak with Lauren about her participation this year.

For over 30 years Holiday Helpings has given families and individuals the food to celebrate with their loved ones. It has always supported low-income residents in our communities who don’t have the resources to provide a holiday meal for their families.

“Team Encounter” goes behind the work of Bread for the City to introduce you to the staff members whose combined efforts get it all done!  This week, we learn more about Melvin Pearson, Assistant Food Coordinator/Driver.