Jubilee Housing made many amazing partnerships during the pandemic. Among these partners were Food Rescue US, a national organization that transfers fresh food surpluses from local businesses to social service agencies serving the food insecure, and Baked by Yael, a woman-owned DC bakery specializing in nut-free and kosher baked goods.

Since last summer, Food Rescue has been donating rescued food to Jubilee Housing residents weekly. Baked by Yael connected to us through Food Rescue and has been donating bagels and other baked goods. Most recently, patrons of Baked by Yael donated their challah during Passover to Jubilee Housing. This partnership has allowed Jubilee staff – and one very helpful senior resident, Ms. Clara – to distribute quality foods to residents throughout the pandemic.

On April 2, Yael Kirgman, owner of Baked by Yael, delivered 60 challahs and 120 cake pops to Jubilee Housing to be distributed to residents over the holiday weekend. Jorge Torres, Jubilee Housing maintenance/tenant relations coordinator and Clara Velasquez, long-time Jubilee resident and volunteer, met Yael at the Rouse Room to receive the baked goods.
“This is amazing. She is so kind!” Jorge said as he and Clara organized the food to be picked up from residents.

We are grateful to Baked by Yael and Food Rescue US for their support of the Jubilee community! The baked goods were a delight to have during the Easter weekend!