Bread for
the City will be closed for client services on Fridays. Our new service schedule for both Centers will be Monday through Thursday,
from 9am to 5pm.
If you live in NW, SW, or SE DC, fall within 200 per cent of the federal poverty line, and you have children under 18 living at home with you, or are disabled, or are over 60 years of age, you are eligible to receive a monthly three-day supply of groceries. Please note that due to our limited food supply we are unfortunately unable to serve residents of NE DC at this time.
The food is not prepared; you must take the food home and prepare it yourself. Eligible clients may receive food from the pantry once a month and must present a valid ID at each visit to the food pantry. Monday: 9 a.m.- 12 noon; 1 p.m.- 5 p.m Tuesday: 9 a.m.- 12 noon; 1 p.m.- 5 p.m Wednesday: 9 a.m.- 12 noon; 1 p.m.- 5 p.m Thursday: 9 a.m.- 12 noon; 1 p.m.- 5 p.m Friday: CLOSED
- Photo ID (required for each visit to get food)
- Proof of address or access to cooking facilities in DC: rental receipt with recent date; statement from DHS; current lease; utility bill. If you live in a shelter or with someone else, you must bring proof of access to cooking facilities.
- Proof of spouse and/or dependents: anything bearing children's names and parent's current address-school records, medical bills, apartment lease or letter from DHS, TANF papers. We do not accept Social Security Cards, birth certificates, or Medicaid cards as proof.
- Proof of age (if over 60): Driver's license or non-driver's ID, DHS ID, etc.
- Proof of disability: SSI or SSDI statement or a signed letter from a doctor on doctor's letterhead.
- Proof of income: job check stub/receipt, letter from source of public benefits, copied check, SSI, SSDI, VA, OPM or other fixed income statement.
The clothing room is located at our Southeast Center. Casual and professional clothing is available for children and adults. Sometimes you may even find household items. You may visit our clothing room once each week.
Our clothing room is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.
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