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Community food token
Breadcoin
A pile of Breadcoins with side light making the coin markings stand out in sharp relief.Breadcoin 2016
Unit
SymbolBC‎
Demographics
Date of introduction2016
Issuance
Central bankBreadcoin Foundation
 Websitebreadcoin.org
Valuation
Pegged withUnited States dollar
Value$2.50
Pegged byBreadcoin Foundation

Breadcoin is a community food token created in 2016 to help address the food needs of disadvantaged populations.

The token is issued by the Breadcoin Foundation, Ltd., a 501(c)3 nonprofit registered in Washington DC. Over 60 food vendors in the Washington DC and Baltimore Maryland area accept the currency. Local nonprofits distribute breadcoins to those with food-insecurity. Recipients can then use the tokens to purchase food at any of the vendors, increasing their food options and helping them retain their dignity.

References

  1. Breadcoin Foundation. "Give the Dignity of Choice with Breadcoin". Breadcoin. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. Iati, Marisa (2019-01-11). "'Breadcoin' is a new currency in D.C. for people in need". Washington Post. Washington DC. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  3. "Breadcoin.org - Vendor List". Washington DC. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  4. Roaten, Meredith (2018-08-14). "Food tokens are the newest way to help the hungry". Street Sense Media. Washington DC. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  5. "Nonprofit Breadcoin creates food tokens to help fight hunger". Fox5. Washington DC. 2020-06-19. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
  6. Lieberman, Mark (2018-06-28). "Inspired By Bitcoin, D.C. Economist Wants To Help Homeless Community Access Food With Dignity". DCist. Washington DC. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
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