Holiday Helpings

A Holiday Tradition

At Bread for the City, we believe nobody should have to forego holidays, celebrations, and family traditions regardless of their ability to pay. That is why every year during the months of November and December, we rally together to raise money to provide DC community members living on low-incomes with a turkey and all the trimmings. Holiday Helpings is a longstanding and cherished Bread for the City tradition that provides thousands of DC families with a holiday meal every year.

Last year, we celebrated with 9,000 neighbors, and this year, we expect to reach 11,000 families by Christmas Eve. Will you celebrate the holidays with us?

Want to get involved?

• Celebrate with our community by sponsoring a family or more this season. Just $38 provides a complete holiday meal kit to a family of four.

• Check out our 2019 Drive Kit for tips on developing your fundraising page, using social media to spread the word, and special incentives for committed fundraisers!

• With your help, we will feed thousands of DC residents living on low incomes during the holiday season. We hope you’ll join the effort!

Host a Fundraising Drive

Sponsor Families

Fundraising Drive Supporter Leaderboard

Do You Need a Holiday Meal?

DC residents living with low incomes are eligible for our Holiday Helpings food supplement. Eligible clients have incomes at 200% or less of the federal poverty line. Bread for the City requires a one-time registration and an annual re-certification for clients. Please call 202-587-0528 for more information. Click here for our food pantry hours.

Holiday Helpings Sponsor Families

A Holiday Tradition

Curious about the number of distributed turkeys?
Click here to check!

In 2018, Bread for the City celebrated the holidays with 9,000 families!

Want to get involved?

Do You Need a Holiday Meal?

2018 Holiday Helpings Partners

Thank you to all of our Holiday Helpings supporters!

Holiday Helpings Sponsor Families

A Holiday Tradition

Curious about the number of distributed turkeys? Click here to check!

In 2018, Bread for the City celebrated the holidays with 9,000 families!

Want to get involved?

Do You Need a Holiday Meal?

2018 Holiday Helpings Partners

Thank you to all of our Holiday Helpings supporters!

Curious about the number of distributed turkeys?
Click here to check!