As we polish off the last of the leftovers from Thanksgiving, we want to remind everyone that Bread for the City’s Holiday Helpings campaign runs all the way through Christmas!

I came here years ago, to get help with food. But when I had a job with the local government I didn’t need the help. This summer I lost my job, so I’ve come back for food assistance - and this time, I’m also coming to the Pre-Employment Program. I’m studying for my GED. and looking for work again. I’m looking everywhere, but my unemployment ran out last month. So thank God for Bread for the City. It’s just not possible to really do a big meal up right without an income. Without Holiday Helpings, I just wouldn’t be able to purchase a turkey this year. And what’s Thanksgiving without a turkey! These kids are big, and they got appetites! —Ms. Washington

This year, we want to offer another way to stay in the Holiday Helpings Spirit. Contribute to the Holiday Helpings Story Bank by filling out this form here, or in the post below.

We’re collecting and curating stories about family, struggles, triumphs and kindnesses from folks in our community–clients, staff, volunteers and donors. Our hope is that the Story Bank can serve as a platform for Bread for the City clients and community members to share their experiences and insights with the world.

This month, we’ve been focusing on Holiday Helpings. See some of our first stories in this recent post here.

Now we invite you to share your own story about your holiday tradition, or your experience with Bread for the City’s Holiday Helpings. Tell us something you want the world to know! In the coming weeks, we’ll be trying out some new ways to share these stories with our community.