Philabundance, one of the largest hunger-relief organizations in the region, celebrates more than 40 years of continuous service while facing an increasingly challenging landscape. Its CEO, Loree Jones-Brown, reaffirms that the mission remains the same as when it was founded: “Our mission is to eliminate hunger in our communities today and work to end it for good.” Operating across southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, the organization serves nine counties where, according to Jones-Brown, the situation has worsened due to the rising cost of living. “Many of the people we serve have jobs, but their wages are not enough to keep up with the increase in housing, healthcare, and food,” she explains.

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