On Monday, March 16, The GIANT Company presented 450 holiday hams to Philabundance. During their visit to Philabundance’s South Philadelphia warehouse, team members from GIANT also participated in a volunteer shift, during which they helped sort and organize donated food. “Protein is the heart of a nutritious meal, and every
During the month of March, Philabundance joins the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Each year, National Nutrition Month is an opportunity to learn about making informed food choices and develop healthier eating and physical fitness habits. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Discover the
After being named the 2025 Philanthropist of the Year by the Major League Baseball Players Trust and honored at an event on February 18 in Phoenix, Arizona, Phillies pitcher and friend of Philabundance Aaron Nola announced his choosing of Philabundance as the beneficiary of the Major League Baseball Players Trust
PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 9, 2026) – Senator Sharif Street (PA-3) will join Loree D. Jones-Brown, Philabundance CEO, and Quaiser Abdullah, Director of Muslim Engagement for the City of Philadelphia at the Office of Reentry Partnerships Neighborhood Resource Center/Uplift Solutions to announce the sixth annual 30-day food distribution during Ramadan that
Beginning Sunday, February 1, SNAP recipients ages 18 to 64 without dependents will need to work, volunteer, or participate in qualifying educational programs for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours monthly) to keep receiving SNAP benefits. In addition, as of November 1, 2025, some recipients who were previously exempt now must meet work requirements to
On Monday, January 19, Philabundance hosted its annual day of service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One hundred volunteers from corporate groups, social organizations, and individuals came together to pack Backpack snacks, packages of shelf-stable snacks for children to have access to nourishment outside of regular school hours. “Dr.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and friend of Philabundance Aaron Nola is hosting his second annual Charity Poker Tournament on Thursday, April 16, at Citizens Bank Park. This year’s tournament will benefit Philabundance and Team RWB, a leading organization for veterans and service members. As 2025 MLB Philanthropist of the Year, Nola prioritizes strengthening
The Delicious City Philly podcast is bringing back The Tasties — Philadelphia’s ultimate night of food and hospitality — on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, with proceeds from the festivities benefiting Philabundance. Following a sold-out inaugural awards ceremony last February, Chef Eli Kulp and the
In July 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” was passed. It includes SNAP program changes, some of which are currently being implemented and could push more families into food insecurity. SNAP recipients are now required to work 80 hours of qualifying work activities per month. If recipients do not meet
On Dec. 9, 2025, Matthew DeCamara joined Philabundance as its chief development officer. In this role, he will oversee all development and fundraising efforts at Philabundance, including annual funds, corporate relations, foundation relations, major giving, and development services. He will also act as the primary liaison for the board development
Over 15 packed police vehicles delivered donations to Philabundance’s South Philadelphia warehouse on Monday, December 1, 2025. The Philadelphia Police Department launched the food drive initiative two weeks leading up to Giving Tuesday to give back to Philadelphians this holiday season. Officers and professional staff from police districts across the
Last month, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield announced the launch of the (un)Hungry initiative, which will run from now until the end of 2025. (un)Hungry is a multifaceted community movement designed to raise awareness and complement existing food and monetary donations during the holiday season, when individuals are more likely
For the 28th year in a row, Philabundance joined forces with WMMR’s Preston and Steve to collect food and funds to support those facing hunger ahead of the holiday season. From Monday, November 10, to Friday, November 14, Preston and Steve hosted their beloved radio show in the parking lot
PHILADELPHIA – In honor of the arrival of the MICHELIN Guide in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) Foundation is proud to partner with Philabundance to sponsor and champion their Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK) program. PCK is a 16-week culinary vocational training and life-skills program for adults with
Because of the recent SNAP benefit cuts, people may be seeking assistance for the first time. Here are some quick tips to keep in mind prior to your visit. Hours of operation. If you are not sure when they open, make sure to call ahead to confirm their days and
On Friday, October 24, the Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK) buzzed with enthusiasm as rows of chairs were set up; yellow roses were pinned to chef’s coats; and speeches were being finalized. This is what PCK Class 105 students Dante Benson, Eden Elomoli, Jair Johnson, Omir Moore, and George Williams, have
Through its Feel Good Fridge Initiative, the Whirlpool Corporation is donating refurbished, previously owned refrigerators to community organizations nationwide that combat hunger. In October, two of Philabundance’s community partners received refrigerator donations through Whirlpool’s Feel Good Fridge. SisterHood Inc. in Burlington, New Jersey, received four refrigerators to provide for the