Bridge Bread Bakery

There are several ways in which you can give to support us as we step into the next generation of Bridge Bread. Operations fund: Funds used to support full-time administrative staff, utilities, building repair and maintenance. Donate to help fund the opening of our new location in the Delmar Loop. General Giving fund: Non-conditional funds used for those extra needs that get put off, but could help Bridge Bread function as a more efficient and productive organization. (Note: Housing Incentive is in its own Fundraiser) Your generosity allows our program to expand and to employ more program employees. You can donate here by clicking the button below. Every does not charge a fee to process your donation. Or you can send donations to 2639 Cherokee Street, St. Louis, MO 63118. Makes checks payable to Bridge Bread Bakery and note “Donation” in the memo line.

Bridge Bread Housing Incentive St. Louis residents are facing a brutal housing market. Data reveals the median rent in Missouri has jumped a staggering 13% in just one year, the highest increase nationwide. While not the city with the single biggest annual increase, St. Louis takes the silver medal with rents surging over 17% year-over-year. That translates to a hefty $320 increase for renters. The situation seems even more dire when looking at month-to-month changes. St. Louis boasts the steepest rent increase among 50 major metro areas, with a jaw-dropping 9.5% jump in a single month. This trend aligns with information from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which shows a 21% increase in rent prices for the St. Louis area over a similar period. HUD officials have expressed concern, citing a connection between these rent hikes and rising homelessness. The data paints a grim picture for renters in St. Louis. With affordability rapidly declining, many residents are likely feeling the squeeze and facing tough housing choices. The biggest financial barrier for our bakers is ‘move-in’ money'(first month’s rent plus an equal amount for the security deposit-$1,500!) In order to make housing available for our Bakers we have raised the limits: The new limits are based on $750 rent Move in maximum is raised to $1,500 Months 2-6 subsidy is raised to $375 Ongoing subsidy is raised to $300 The financial impact to Bridge Bread of these increases is estimated to be an additional $13,350  per year- with 6 new hires and 4 continuing Bakers.