Bread for the City

08/04/2026

This , we're celebrating 10 years as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). 🙌🏾

For the past decade, we've had the privilege of caring for nearly 2,800 uninsured and Medicaid/Medicare patients each year here in Washington, DC. But what matters most isn't the number—it's the people behind it.

It's the parent who can finally manage a chronic illness without worrying about the cost. It's the older adult staying healthy through routine screenings. Or the neighbor who walks through our doors for medical care and finds support with food, behavioral health services, legal advocacy, or other resources they need to move forward.

At Bread for the City, we know that health doesn't begin and end in an exam room. That's why our medical providers work alongside behavioral health clinicians, social workers, food assistance teams, and legal advocates to care for the whole person.

Community health centers like ours help millions of people across the country get the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay. We're proud to be part of that work—and even more proud to do it alongside our neighbors here in DC.

To our patients, healthcare providers, staff, volunteers, and supporters: thank you for being part of the last 10 years. We look forward to continuing to provide compassionate, high-quality care for our community for years to come.

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08/04/2026

We're honored to be recognized by the DC Primary Care Association - DCPCA as part of . 💚

At Bread for the City, we know that good health starts with more than a doctor's visit. It means having enough food on the table, access to quality medical care, support when life gets hard, and a community that shows up for one another.

Thank you, DC Primary Care Association, for highlighting the work of community health centers across the District and the role they play in helping our neighbors live healthier lives. We're proud to be part of this work—today and every day.

Good morning, and welcome to 2026! Our first spotlight goes to Bread for the City. They work tirelessly to provide nutrition and food support in addition to medical care to our neighbors. Learn more by visiting their website: https://breadforthecity.org/

07/29/2026

🌽🍎 What are you doing this Friday? 🥬🍅

Come and join us this Friday at 9:00 a.m. at our FREE Farmers Market in Southeast and take home fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables for you and your family.

You never know what might be available. Fresh produce may include:

🍎 Apples
🌽 Corn
🥑 Avocados
🫑 Red peppers
🍊 Oranges
🫛 Green beans..and more!

Details:

📍 Michelle Obama Southeast Center of Bread for the City
🕘 Friday, July 31| 9:00 a.m.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

07/23/2026

🍎🌽🥑 Fresh food. Stronger communities. 🍊🫑

From crisp apples and sweet corn to avocados, red peppers, oranges, and so much more, we're proud to help provide our neighbors with access to fresh, nutritious produce each week.

Special shout out to our incredible volunteers who continue to show up, lend a helping hand, and make these distributions possible. Your dedication helps ensure our community has access to healthy food with dignity and care. Thank You! 💚

Together, we're nourishing our community—one bag of fresh produce at a time.

👉Join us tomorrow, July 24, at 9:00 am for our FREE Farmers Market, at our Southeast center.

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07/22/2026

🥕 FREE FARMERS MARKET FRIDAYS! 🥬

🍅 Fresh, local, and delicious! Join us this Friday at 9:00 a.m. at our Southeast center to get a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables from area farmers. 🌱

📍 1700 Marion Barry Ave. SE, Washington, DC
🕘 Friday, July 24 | 9:00 a.m.

Come early to pick up fresh and seasonal produce, it goes fast! We can't wait to see you! 💚

07/20/2026

📣 Need free legal advice?

Join the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center's Free Advice & Referral Clinic on Saturday, July 25!

Volunteer attorneys will provide free one-on-one legal advice, and in partnership with the Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia, the clinic will also offer criminal record sealing consultations.

⚠️ Don't wait! There will be no Free Advice Clinic in August, so this is the last opportunity until September 26.

🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕙 10:00 am–12:00 pm
📍 D.C. Bar, 901 4th St. NW

Please share with anyone who could benefit from these free legal services. 💚

07/16/2026

📣 Policy changes don’t happen on their own—they happen when communities stand together and people are willing to share their stories.

This spring, participants in our CashRx program joined members of our Economic Security team to testify in support of the DC Child Tax Credit benefit and guaranteed income programs. They spoke about the difference these programs make in their everyday lives—from helping families pay rent and keep food on the table 🏠 to providing the stability needed to plan for the future.

Their stories were honest, personal, and a powerful reminder that behind every policy or statistic are real people and real lives. 💚

Alongside our advocacy partners, these collective efforts contributed to meaningful policy changes, including the reinstatement of the DC Child Tax Credit. 🙌

Watch their testimonies here:

The credit would lessen DC's child poverty rate and give power back to families.

07/15/2026

🌿🍎 Fresh from the farm to your table! 🥕🌽

Make your meals simple, fresh, and delicious with locally sourced, seasonal fruits and vegetables picked at their best.

Fresh ingredients. Local flavors. Easy cooking. ❤️

📅 Friday, July 17
⏰ Starting at 9:00 AM
📍 Bread for the City Northwest Center

Come early, it goes fast! 🌱🍅

07/14/2026

👀 Have you been putting off that eye exam? Or delaying a visit to the doctor or dentist because you don't have insurance or are worried about the cost?

No need to wait any longer. 💚

At Bread for the City's Southeast Center, we're making it easier to get the care you need. Our new Eye Clinic features state-of-the-art technology, and we also offer medical 🩺 and dental 🦷 services—all in a welcoming environment where your ability to pay or insurance status won't stand in the way of receiving quality care.

✨ Your health matters. If you've been meaning to schedule an appointment, now is the time. We're here to help.

📅 Make your appointment today
📱 Call 202-386-7020

07/13/2026

Summer hunger doesn't take a break—and thanks to the generosity of Wegmans and its customers, more of our neighbors will have access to the food they need.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack campaign at the Wisconsin Avenue Wegmans. Together, you raised $5,408 to support our food pantries. 🙌

We're grateful for partners and community members who continue to show up for our neighbors. We're proud to be part of a community that cares so deeply and makes a difference every day. 🫶

We are stronger together! 💚

Customers of Wegmans Food Markets raised a record-breaking $769,300 during the company’s two-week food drive to support local food banks’ increased summer needs.