More Than 20,000 Loaves Of Bread Donated By Fairfax Co. Bakery During Pandemic

The owners of a bakery in Virginia’s Fairfax County can’t believe what has happened over the past year. Due to food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic, Great Harvest Bread Co. was hoping to donate up to 5,000 loaves of bread to local food banks and shelters, but the business stepped up its game in an unbelievable way. It has donated more than 20,000 loaves of bread. According to wtop.com, "Since the pandemic started last year, the company has been asking the public to donate cash to the business so it can donate loaves of bread to people in need. For every $5 the business gets, it is able to make and donate one loaf of bread. If someone donates $100, the business throws in an extra five loaves of bread for a total of 25 loaves." As per wtop.com, "The company estimated that it has received roughly $75,000 in donations so far. There were two major donations that stood out. A $22,500 donation came from Prince William Food Rescue, a group that partners with food retailers and nonprofits to bring food directly to people experiencing food insecurity. The other large donation of $5,000 came from the company X-Chair, which is headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland."

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Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.