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Bread for the City’s blog, Beyond Bread, is covering a broad range of matters related to poverty, service, and Washington DC.  The blog features news and discussion about our programs, our community, and our mission to help the most vulnerable among us with dignity and respect. Check in often and let us know what you think!

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News & Events

In the News: DC Slumlords' Progress

Washington Post, December 20, 3008

Also read: Forced Out, an ongoing WaPo series

 

In the News:Food Banks Adapt for Lean Times

Washington Post, November 23, 2008

 

In the News:Capital Area Food Bank to double capacity

Washington Post, October 29, 2008

 

In the News: Access to Justice Commission report released!   

Also read: "Report urges better legal services for poor" 

Afro-American, October 16, 2008

 

Listen:  "Advocates Work for Right to Vote for Homeless"
WAMU Radio, September 26, 2008

 

In the News:  "What Happened to the Food Surplus"
The AARP Bulletin, September 8, 2008

 

In the News: "Area Food Pantries Try To Watch What They Mete"
The Washington Post, July 29, 2008

 

Listen: "Local Effects of Rising Global Food Prices"
WAMU Radio 88.5 FM, June 2, 2008

 

Listen: "DC Area Non-profits Plan for Uncertain Future"
WAMU Radio 88.5 FM, May 21, 2008

 

Listen: "Non-profits are Struggling to Keep Up with Increasing Demand"
WAMU Radio 88.5 FM, May 20, 2008

 

"New Breed of American Emerges in Need of Food"
USA Today, May 19, 2008

 

Just Released: BFC's 2007 Annual Report
Just Released:Spring 2008 Newsletter

 

"Filling in The District's Gaps in Health Care"
The Washington Post, May 4, 2008

  

"The 3-Minute Interview: George Jones"
The Examiner, April 29, 2008

 

"The Profit in Decay: Landlords Who Empty Buildings of Tenants Reap Extra Benefit Under Law"
The Washington Post, March 9, 2008

 

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