Bread for the City, Inc.
Bread for the City, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in District of Columbia and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Washington. In 2025 it served 2,883 patients, up 3.2% from 2,794 in 2024. 20.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 19.1% across District of Columbia health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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2,883Patients served, 2025
20.1%of patients uninsured
42.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,829Total accrued cost per patient
Bread for the City, Inc. compared with District of Columbia and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Bread for the City, Inc. | District of Columbia health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 0.0% | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 25.4% | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 91.7% | 90.1% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 20.1% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 42.8% | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 25.1% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 4.6% | 12.1% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,829 | $2,586 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 73.8% | 70.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 57.8% | 43.4% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 67.9% | 58.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 59.5% | 65.1% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 30.1% | 38.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 77.6% | 73.5% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 43.2% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 81.5% | 73.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 82.2% | 77.3% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 2,747 |
| Dental | 1,066 |
| Mental health | 653 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,883 | $1,829 | 20.1% | 42.8% |
| 2024 | 2,794 | $1,646 | 12.8% | 45.6% |
| 2023 | 2,551 | $1,721 | 9.4% | 50.2% |
| 2022 | 2,843 | $1,555 | 13.7% | 50.7% |
| 2021 | 2,569 | $1,580 | 14.1% | 49.6% |
| 2020 | 2,450 | – | 15.3% | 49.4% |
| 2019 | 3,046 | – | 19.4% | 47.7% |
| 2018 | 2,879 | – | 22.3% | 47.4% |
| 2017 | 2,673 | – | 19.1% | 50.7% |
| 2016 | 2,632 | – | 19.3% | 50.8% |
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