Category: Food Access
Bread for the City’s Temporary Food Program Closure Transforms into a Triumph for the Community
Bread for the City, the leading food pantry in Washington, DC, faced a challenging decision on March 20. After three years of increased service to the community during the pandemic, coping with loss, and undertaking planning and reflection, the organization made the difficult choice to temporarily close its Northwest Center pantry at 1525 7th Street NW and the Michelle Obama Southeast Center pantry at 1700 Good Hope Road SE, allowing its dedicated staff to rest and mourn.
Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, volunteers at BFC
Second Gentlemen, Doug Emhoff, encourages everyone to volunteer and support a nonprofit organization this holiday season. Thank you for volunteering with us
New Partnership with Bread for the City and +One
Bread for the City has recently created a partnership with +One, a nonprofit organization that redirects perfectly healthy food from being discarded and instead reroutes it to individuals and families who experience hunger. #HelpingPeople
Bread for the City announces new Food and Clothing Director
Bread for the City is excited to announce Trazy Collins as our new Food and Clothing Director. She’s originally from Michigan, but most recently from New York City. Trazy has a Bachelor of Arts from Grand Valley State University in Spanish Language and Literature with a minor in Music and a Master of Global Development and Social Justice from St John’s University’s Rome campus.
BBC News interviews Bread for the City CEO George Jones
BBC News interviews Bread for the City CEO George Jones about the impact of the pandemic in Washington, DC.
(UPDATE) COVID-19 Response from Bread for the City
As we continue to adjust to our temporary “new normal,” Bread for the City is making innovative changes to continue serving our community while many staff remain safe and sheltered in place. Check here for updates!
Bread for the City to Launch Food Security Pilot Program
Bread for the City will launch a two-year Food Home program to address food insecurity in the District, with support from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Center for Healthcare Strategies (CHCS).
Bread for the City’s Free Farmers Market Highlighted in On Tap Magazine
Bread for the City's free farmers market was featured as one of "DC's Champions of Healthy Eating" in an On Tap Magazine article.
Where We Stand: DHS’ New, “Offensive” Fraud Prevention Campaign
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.
The Shutdown Is Over (For Now); Bread for the City Is Still Here
As federal workers head back to work, we can't forget those who have to make tough decisions every day.