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• Bread for the City’s COVID-19 testing was featured on NBC-4 on May 6th.
• BFC Managing Attorney Tracy Davis was quoted on May 4th in this DC Bar News article on how access to justice is impacted following the unprecedented shutdown of D.C. Superior Court and other judicial venues.
• On May 1st, The DC Line published a commentary from BFC CEO George A. Jones entitled “Black Americans are dying of COVID-19 at disproportionate rates. That does not need to be the case in DC.”

Bread for the City celebrates Gege Gena, Kristin Ashby, and Brionne Williams … our nurses! Everyday, they care for patients, administer medicine, communicate between patients and doctors, and so much more.  Right now, they help to lead our Tuesday and Thursday afternoon COVID-19 testing at the NW Center.

There’s so much good news on our SE building construction!

“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.

Bread for the City has a new tee to help raise funds for our COVID-19 Relief Emergency Fund!  Click here to buy yours today!

• In February 2020, Bread for the City shared that we filed suit against the Trump Administration over new restrictions to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, and in March, the District Court issued a decision that temporarily stopped the feds from implementing its new SNAP restrictions. Though the Trump administration initially planned to appeal, it has now opted to delay implementation of the new requirements initially set to go into effect on April 1. The New York Times shares more in a recent article.
• The Washington Post recently highlighted Bread for the City’s critical community testing for COVID-19, featuring George Jones (CEO) and Dr. Randi Abramson (Medical Director).
• Amazon has been helping Bread for the City to further expand our delivery capacity! BFC CEO George Jones is among those who discuss Amazon’s contribution in this USA Today article.

This week, Bread for the City is introducing a new ongoing blog feature. “Team Encounter” will go 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 Lina Permut, our new Associate Director of Development. Watch for a new “Team Encounter” next week!

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!