Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, volunteers at BFC

Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, volunteers at BFC

December 16, 2021 by BFC in Food Access Food Pantry Food Program Volunteering

Second Gentlemen, Doug Emhoff, encourages everyone to volunteer and support a nonprofit organization this holiday season. Thank you for volunteering with us

BREAD FOR THE CITY’S HOLIDAY HELPINGS WILL PROVIDE MORE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

November 01, 2021 by BFC in BFC Updates Development Donors Food Program Fundraising Holiday Helpings Social Services Volunteering

Bread for the City (BFC) is excited to announce its annual Holiday Helpings program, a nearly thirty-year tradition that supports area DC families in need through the holidays. Last year, the program transitioned from its tradition of giving out turkeys and other staple holiday food items to embrace a necessary direction to better support over 16,000 DC households by providing critical monetary resources. In alignment with last year’s progression, BFC will work this year to increase its support in communities hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Volunteer Appreciation Week 2021

April 23, 2021 by BFC in Volunteering

Happy #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! We appreciate everyone who volunteers their time with Bread for the City. Thank you for giving back to the community. #HelpingPeople

Volunteer Appreciation Week – April 18 – April 24

April 16, 2021 by BFC in Volunteering

Next week is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we want to celebrate with you. We are opening our doors to you and your children to come and volunteer together and help our community members have access to quality resources.

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New Southeast Virtual Grand Opening video

February 17, 2021 by BFC in Advocacy Building On Good Hope Clothing Program Development Donors Food Program Fundraising Healthcare Legal Clinic Social Services Volunteering

Bread for the City has completed construction on a new, 27,650 square foot comprehensive service center at 1700 Good Hope Road, SE, which began January 2019. Here’s a new video that captures all the special moments during the virtual grand opening.

Bread for the City is making a difference!

February 02, 2021 by BFC in Advocacy Development Food Program Healthcare In the Community Legal Clinic Social Services Volunteering

Clients of Bread for the City highlight the impact we’ve had on them and in DC. Our organization treats community members with dignity and we help improve all areas of their lives.

Upworthy highlights Bread for the City!

November 18, 2020 by BFC in Development Food Pantry Food Program Fundraising Social Services Volunteering WomenStrong DC

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Meeting Our Clients Where They Are: Serving Families East of the River

October 28, 2020 by BFC in Community Lawyering Project Disability Rights Domestic Violence Legal Services Legal Clinic Volunteering

Children’s Law Center and Bread for the City co-hosted this event during D.C. Pro Bono Week (October 2020) to discuss our respective legal services work East of the Anacostia River and to highlight the importance of pro bono in serving our D.C. neighbors.

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