“Human dignity is more precious than prestige.”

- Claude McKay

OUR IMPACT

Bread & Roses has achieved over four decades of fighting hunger with effective, grassroots programs and the fostering of an extensive community network.

 

Our Approach

We understand that one size does not fit all. Bread & Roses meets people where they are, reaching community members who cannot meet the restrictions at other agencies.

 

In the last year, Bread & Roses has provided…

 

783,681

Pounds of Rescued Food

51,470

Community Meals

479,773

Emergency Pantry Meals

 

95,962

Pounds of Food Distributed to Our Partner Organizations and Community Fridges

18,000

Pounds of Pet Supplies

66,570

Diapers

What is Food Insecurity?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as having reduced quality and a lack of variety of food or as having recurring issues with regular meal access leading to disruptions in nutrition.

100% of those we serve are classified by the USDA as Very Low Food Security. The choice between food and other necessities - like shelter, heat and medication - is a daily one.

Three people in a room holding packaged whole turkeys. The woman on the left has blonde hair, glasses, and is wearing a patterned blouse and a light-colored cardigan. The man on the right is wearing a white baseball cap, a blue Yankees t-shirt, and gray sweatpants, and is smiling at the camera. The young man in the middle is wearing a gray hoodie with the hood up and appears to be examining a turkey.

A program of Vinfen, the Point After Club is a community of individuals in recovery from mental illness - in employment, education, social activities and relationships, life skill development, housing, connecting to community resources, health and wellness, arts-based rehabilitation, and advocacy.

Bread & Roses partners with PAC to fight food insecurity faced by its members with the monthly delivery of meals, grocery staples and prepared meal components.

“Bread & Roses has been a wonderful food resource to us at the Point After Club - enabling us to deliver thousands of prepared meals and groceries to our members - helping us to stay connected through difficult times.”

- Jennifer Lilja, PAC Case Manager

Spotlight: The Point After Club