November 14, 2017 by BFC in Good Hope Awards Volunteering
On November 10th, Bread for the City hosted the 2017 Volunteer Appreciation Day, where we recognized those who serve day in and day out on behalf of the common good. From legal advice to sustainable agriculture, our volunteers are an amazing group of helpful people serving their community without expectation of compensation or reward!
November 14, 2017 by BFC in Holiday Helpings In the Community Volunteering
Chris McCullough of the Washington Wizards visited Bread for the City’s SE Center last week, where he volunteered at its Food Pantry. After handing out food bags, he had quality time with clients and staff, taking pictures and chatting, proving that he really is such a good sport! We interviewed Chris to hear his thoughts on giving back, volunteering, and what he enjoys most about the holiday season.
November 07, 2017 by BFC in Healthcare
The Impact Fund recently featured BFC Client and Volunteer Ebony Price and BFC CEO George Jones in their post about CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s $1 million surplus.
November 07, 2017 by BFC in City Orchard Food Access Food Program
The late summer brought a big harvest at City Orchard – over a thousand pounds of apples, Asian pears and watermelons! We continued to get a heavy harvest from our #VeggiesToo, with summer favorites like okra, tomatoes, sweet peppers and eggplant, the beginning of fall vegetables including kale and collard greens, and a few flower bouquets to brighten up people’s dinner tables. Read on for an update on the end of the summer at City Orchard!
November 02, 2017 by BFC in
Interview with Allison Miles-Lee, a senior supervising attorney at Bread for the City who helps District residents obtain public benefits offered by the D.C. Department of Human Services (DHS), including food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), D.C. Healthcare Alliance, and Medicaid.
Miles-Lee talks about the increased demand for food among low-income residents as benefits are slashed, as well as her work to help Bread for the City clients navigate the system to get the assistance
November 01, 2017 by BFC in
From November 1 to December 24, we provide free holiday meals — a turkey and all the trimmings — for our clients to enjoy at home with family and friends. This holiday season, our goal is to provide 8,000 meals.
October 26, 2017 by BFC in BFC Updates Volunteering
Bread for the City wouldn’t exist without our dedicated volunteers. They serve as important partners in Bread for the City’s work by contributing hours of their time at our food pantries, orchard, clothing room, rooftop gardens, events, and centers to ensure we remain able to help 8,000 – 10,000 people each month. We can’t do it without them. Marie Hoffman is one of these amazing volunteers. After ten years serving at Bread, she shares her story.
October 20, 2017 by BFC
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Guest Author: Emmy Torruellas, Associate Director of Development
If you mention Bread for the City in person, by phone, or use the promotional code “BREAD” on her website (bakedbyyael.com), Baked by Yael will donate 10% of the proceeds from your order directly to BFC! It’s a simple way to help further our mission to provide comprehensive services to our neighbors living with low incomes. I mean, CAKEPOPS!