I arrived in Philadelphia six months ago, displaced from my beloved Chicago, to work as an Americorps Vista.    Although I have many qualms with this city (dirty streets, lack of appreciation for professional basketball, etc.,) I have been overwhelmingly surprised by the sense of community in Philadelphia. Much of my appreciation ...

Much of the work we do is, in part, driven by the amazing generosity of our corporate partners. Whether they're holding a company-wide food drive, donating funds, or volunteering at our hunger relief center, they always find a way to give back to the neighbors of their communities. They've proven ...

Last week I received a letter from someone whose compassion, generosity, and motivation to make a difference for those in need in the Delaware Valley really moved me. Jason is a lawyer and father of two young girls. He is also selfless, philanthropic and the kind of partner that Philabundance is ...

Most people are completely surprised when I tell them that Philabundance can provide a day's worth of healthy nutritious food for less than $1.50 a day. As the Annual Giving Manager at Philabundance, I get to do two of my favorite things every day---tell amazing stories about the important work ...

I once met a woman named Miriam who lives in a Mexican squatter’s community—dirt roads, wood pallet houses, bootlegged electricity—and from her front doorway she could see across the border to a mall in the United States where she would watch people shop.   I asked her how she felt about ...

Today nearly one in five Philadelphians will rely on SNAP benefits to feed themselves, and I will be one of them. SNAP or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was formerly known as food stamps and although the name has changed, many of the stereotypes of the program and its participants ...

For as long as I can remember, "peanut butter and jelly" has been an iconic combination - a beautifully matched pair against which all other pairs should be measured. With a little research, I found out that peanut butter was first invented as a health food - an easy to ...

If you’ve been to a Fresh for All lately, you’ve probably gotten potatoes. Plenty of potatoes. By now you might be running out of ideas, but I want to tell you that potatoes are amazing! They are tough, like little veggie biker dudes, and will take whatever ...

Before you begin clogging my inbox with marriage proposals, restraining orders, etc.- allow me to clarify.  I’m not looking for a good woman.  No, I found the only woman who would put up with my passionate karaoke rendition of Seal’s “Kiss from Rose.”  In fact, it is your US Census ...

The holidays are undoubtedly a special time for many people.  You get together with family and friends, uncles and grandmas fly in from all over, you spend days cooking elaborate meals and chasing the dog out of the kitchen.  It’s stressful, hectic, but ultimately satisfying and heartwarming.  We’re getting together ...