Causes: Community Health Systems, Food, Food Banks & Pantries, Food Programs, Health, Human Services

Mission: Our mission is to provide vulnerable low income residents of Washington DC with comprehensive services--including food, clothing, medical care, legal services and social services--in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We have two centers: in Shaw, NW and East of the River, SE

Geographic areas served: Washington DC

Programs: All clients are low-income DC residents. Bread for the City has five major program areas: Food Program: Distributes a three-day supply of groceries to hungry people. We feed over 4,500 households each month, predominately elderly, disabled or families with children. Clothing Program: Distributes seasonally appropriate casual and professional clothing. Medical Program: Offers primary medical care for children and adults. The clinic provides job physicals, medications, lab tests and referrals. Social Services Program: Provides a wide range of counseling, case management and representative payee services. Staff helps clients apply for public benefits like SSI or Food Stamps, and helps clients access a wide range of services available throughout the city. Legal Program: Attorneys represent and advise clients in three areas of law: landlord-tenant, public benefits, and family law.