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In Focus: Shiffon Carrol

Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK) graduate Shiffon Carrol, Class 94, runs Cheffon LLC in Philadelphia and works as a private chef. We talked to her about her time at PCK in 2024 and where she wants to go next. Tell us about you and what brought you to PCK. What class

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Philabundance Community Kitchen Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

On Saturday, October 4, Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK) welcomed alumni back to North 10th Street in honor of PCK’s 25th anniversary! Over 100 graduates of PCK’s culinary training program came together to reconnect with fellow classmates and celebrate their accomplishments. The day’s festivities included music, carnival games, raffle prizes, food

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Meredith from “The Office” Chose Philabundance

The Office star Kate Flannery (also known by her character name, Meredith) played Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire on behalf of Philabundance! During the episode that aired on September 25, Kate teamed up with her co-star from The Office Oscar Nuñez. She competed like a champion and won a

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Philabundance is Striking Out Hunger this October

For the third year in a row, Philabundance is rooting for the Phillies through Strike Out Hunger! While the Phillies are still facing off their opponents, every donation made to Philabundance of up to $10,000 will be matched, thanks to the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund. What can you

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Philabundance Awards 49 Member Agencies with Capacity Grants

Philabundance has announced $250,000 in 2025–2027 Capacity Grants for 49 member agencies across Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. This funding will provide the operational capital needed to allow organizations to remain flexible and able to adapt to changing needs. From faith-based institutions in Delaware County to social service agencies

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2025 Justice for the Hungry Campaign Results

Philabundance recently celebrated the 18 law firms that participated in the 2025 Justice for the Hungry campaign, during which law firms earn points by making corporate or individual gifts, hosting food drives and raising individual funds. During the campaign, law firms earn points by making corporate or individual gifts, hosting

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PHILABUNDANCE, THE GIANT COMPANY KICK OFF 2025 SUMMER LUNCHBOX PROGRAM

When school pauses for the summer, school-provided lunches pause with it. Philabundance and The GIANT Company fill that gap for children in Philabundance’s nine-county service area through the Summer LunchBox Program. This year, the program runs the entire 10-week span of summer, June 17 – Aug. 22. Together, Philabundance and

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