Category: Food Justice
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.
We’re Suing the Trump Administration. Here’s Why.
When the Trump Administration threatens the lives of our neighbors, we couldn't sit quietly. We're suing the administration. Read on for the details.
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.
When We Fight, We Win: DHS Changes Food Stamps Campaign
We raised our voices about an offensive food stamps campaign. DHS listened.
Join Us At NW TONIGHT for a “Transaction Denied” Opening Reception
Join us tonight (9/12) at our NW Center from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. for the opening reception of Transaction Denied, an art installation that tells the story of thousands of people seeking help paying for food and the broken and unjust system they encounter in our nation’s capitol. The installation will run through September 31.
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.
Building on Good Hope in More Ways than One
Although DC received a healthy serving of rain last Thursday, a team of experienced and beginner gardeners showed up in Bread for the City's SE Center rooftop garden to help get the garden in shape!