FACTS

BREAD OF LIFE EPA serves hot meals to the hungry on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The number of diners fluctuates dramatically from day to day, but may be as high as ~200. On holidays and special occasions, up to 500-750 diners are served.

BREAD OF LIFE EPA has strategically formed collaborative relationships with other local CBO's (Community-Based Organizations) in an effort to enhance services delivered to the homeless and other residents of EPA and eMP. (Details available upon request.)

BREAD OF LIFE EPA Summer 2003 Children's Program served over 75 children. Fewer activities (singing, games, action performances by children) were offered this summer, compared to last summer, due to scarcity of resources and personnel. Even so, children were honored at each meal (full course meals with their families) and provided with nutritious snacks, nutrition education and social-skill-enhancing, fun activities.

BREAD OF LIFE EPA's Operations Director, Dr. Jeri L. Hill (dr. j) is intimately familiar with the unique culture and challenges of residents. She brings to BREAD OF LIFE EPA a vision of innovative advocacy for the homeless and economically-disadvantaged children with early academic, emotional and spiritual intervention to "break the cycle" of bondage that such children inherit, internalize and "pass on" to the next generation.