Pamela Rainey-Lawler
Philabundance Founder
Philabundance establishes our presence as a much-needed food rescue organization.
Philabundance moves into its first real office space in Manayunk.
Philabundance established Share the Harvest, a program that connects local gardeners and their produce with communities in need.
Pamela Rainey Lawyer participates in a Philabundance event, showcasing her dedication to supporting local communities and addressing food insecurity.
Our Galloway warehouse in South Philadelphia opens to accommodate the growing demand for emergency food and becomes the area’s largest hunger relief organization.
Philabundance advertises on SEPTA.
Philabundance collaborates on a distribution with the Camden Housing Authority.
Philabundance amplifies its reach, thanks to a generous donation of trucks, and fortifies its capacity to distribute crucial food resources to vulnerable communities.
Philabundance forms strategic alliances with government entities and local community organizations, fostering collaboration to amplify efforts in combating hunger and uplifting communities.
Philabundance’s dedicated staff and volunteers are the driving force behind our mission, working tirelessly to alleviate hunger and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Philabundance's dedicated staff and volunteers are the driving force behind our mission, working tirelessly to alleviate hunger and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
A heartwarming partnership between Philabundance and a local public school inspires students and the community to join forces in collecting spare change to combat hunger.
Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK) begins providing culinary vocational training to low-income adults.
Governor Tom Ridge visits Philabundance for a press conference about state support for food insecurity.
Tirelessly collecting food donations from generous partners and communities, Philabundance ensures that no one goes hungry in our shared mission to fight food insecurity.
Philabundance presents at the Mid-Atlantic Venture Fair at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in 2001.
Philabundance gains momentum by joining Feeding America, the nation’s network of food banks.
Philabundance teams up with Sodexo to tackle summer hunger, providing essential meals to students during the break and ensuring no child goes without food when school is out.
Renowned musician Jon Bon Jovi generously contributes $25,000 to Philabundance, furthering the organization’s vital mission in combating hunger and supporting communities in need.
Volunteers dedicatedly serve at Philabundance’s new Berks location, exemplifying the spirit of community and compassion in the fight against hunger.
Volunteers tirelessly lending their hands at the Galloway warehouse and embody Philabundance’s commitment to fighting hunger with dedication and compassion.
Hurricane Katrina strikes, and Philabundance takes a leading role as the fourth-largest provider of emergency food to the gulf.
Philadelphia Mayor John Street pays tribute to Philabundance’s invaluable contributions by proclaiming Philabundance Day, to celebrate the organization’s unwavering dedication to combating hunger and uplifting the community.
CEO Bill Clark shares Philabundance’s vision for a hunger-free community on Comcast Newsmakers. He spotlights the organization’s innovative strategies and impactful initiatives in addressing food insecurity.
Summer 2006 Philabundance Newsletter
This snapshot from the Berks warehouse in North Philly showcases the heart of our operations and the dedicated efforts of our team as we work toward a hunger-free community.
Philabundance visits the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.
Partnering with the Philadelphia Eagles for the Chunky Swoop Weigh-In event, Philabundance and our community gathered to tackle hunger with enthusiasm and team spirit, creating lasting memories.
The Philabundance fleet is a testament to our commitment to distributing essential food supplies and making a tangible difference in the lives of those facing hunger.
Jamie Moyer of the Philadelphia Phillies is Interviewed about food insecurity and his career.
Philabundance hosted the Community Kitchen Thanksgiving event, joined by Mayor Nutter, to ensure everyone had a warm meal to enjoy during the holiday season.
Philabundance launches the Emergency Relief Initiative as a direct response to the recession.
The Food Help Line (1.800.319.Food) activates as an easily accessible outlet to connect callers with necessary food assistance.
A collaborative effort among local high schools mobilizes students and communities to combat hunger and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.
An impactful initiative brings together artists, volunteers, and supporters to raise awareness and funds for Philabundance’s mission to fill empty bowls in our community.
A powerful partnership dedicated to addressing food insecurity, during which Toyota joins forces with Philabundance to haul away hunger and make a positive impact in our community.
Vanguard’s 15th annual All Cans On Deck is a milestone event during which Vanguard and Philabundance collect cans and make a significant impact in the fight against hunger in our community.
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A heartwarming tradition includes generous individuals and organizations contributing turkeys to Philabundance, ensuring families in need can enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving meal.
Our community rallies together, participates in the contest, and votes for Philabundance to win a new vehicle, furthering our efforts in fighting hunger and supporting our community.
This project is the result of a partnership between the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, the Writers Matter Program at La Salle University, and the School District of Philadelphia. The mural banner incorporates text and drawings of Philadelphia School District Talent Center students’ thoughts on hunger in their community.
A dynamic collaboration with the Philadelphia Phillies rallies sports fans to join the fight against hunger through teamwork and support.
Chester’s first nonprofit grocery store has its official groundbreaking.
An annual gathering of community leaders, experts, and advocates dedicated to addressing hunger-related issues fosters collaboration and drives innovative solutions to combat food insecurity.
Philabundance opens Fare and Square. The 16,000-square-foot outlet features an array of traditional offerings at discounted prices, including fresh meats and produce, frozen foods, and dry grocery products. The store is the only supermarket in a town of 34,000 people that had been classified a food desert. Chester had been without a grocery store for 12 years.
A sweet and charitable event where participants indulge in cupcakes while supporting Philabundance's mission to fight hunger, demonstrating that even small treats can make a big difference.
Philabundance launches KidsBites, a program to provide school children and their families with healthy food staples.
At Acme, Philabundance celebrates 30 years of fighting food insecurity.
Demonstrating our commitment to reducing food waste and providing fresh, nutritious options to those in need, our team gathers surplus produce from local farms like Buzby Farm to support our community.
A collaborative effort unites Philabundance and local grocers to redirect surplus food to those facing hunger in our community, ensuring that no edible food goes to waste.
A dynamic collaboration raises awareness and mobilizes resources to combat hunger, leveraging the expertise and resources of both organizations to make a meaningful impact in our community.
Volunteer Week celebrates and recognizes the invaluable contributions of our volunteers, whose dedication and passion drive Philabundance’s mission forward in the fight against hunger.
Thank you!
Philabundance’s initiative to provide nourishment and support to those facing food insecurity symbolizes our collective efforts to bring hope and relief to individuals and families in need.
Stop hunger at your station.
Our organization is featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer, which spotlights our efforts to combat hunger and our impact in the community through insightful coverage and awareness.
Candace Mathews Bass talks with PhillyCam.
An annual event hosted by Philabundance, during which community members gather to camp out and collect food donations, symbolizing solidarity and support in the fight against hunger.
This launch comes on the heels of a year-long product pilot with DiBruno Bros., in which the local specialty food retailer carried five varieties of Abundantly Good hand-crafted, raw milk cheese made by Lancaster, Pennsylvania, farmers. Sales enable $9,000 to be contributed to the rescue and processing of excess milk into high-quality cheese for Philabundance’s clients.
Philabundance responds to the crisis and holds a food distribution for federal workers.
PCK celebrates 19 years of operation!
Our organization is featured on Good Day America, which showcases our efforts to fight hunger and make a difference in the community.
The groundbreaking ceremony of the new Philabundance Community Kitchen facility in North Philadelphia.
Philabundance introduces its new CEO, Loree D. Jones Brown.
In response to the national COVID-19 emergency, Philabundance stepped up food distribution and worked even harder with our community partners to fill the need.
An annual event honors individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions and dedication to fighting hunger and supporting Philabundance’s mission in the community.
Russell Redding, Pennsylvania secretary of agriculture, visits Philabundance.
Philabundance Community Kitchen opens its new facility in North Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections John Edward Wetzel visits PCK.
In honor of MLK Day 2021 President Joe Biden volunteered at our Galloway location.
To amplify Philabundance’s existing BackPack Program, the Lil’Abundance effort was created to underscore the growing needs of children in our community with ways to help and donate.
Gov. Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf discuss food insecurity.
A special evening is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of our donors, who generously give their time and resources to support Philabundance’s mission in fighting hunger.
Senator Bob Casey visits Philabundance Community Kitchen.
Philabundance’s initiative empowers communities to cultivate gardens for fresh produce, promoting food sustainability and combating hunger at the grassroots level.
Together with our incredible volunteers and chefs, PCK met the challenge of providing the maximum number of meals in the shortest amount of time. Within 48 hours, the team started producing hundreds of meals a shift, often surpassing 1,000 meals a day.
Phans Feeding Families celebrates its 10-year anniversary! A collaborative effort between Philabundance and Philadelphia sports fans rallies support and resources to combat hunger in our community, showcasing the power of teamwork and community spirit.
In honor of MLK Day 2022, President Joe Biden returned to Philabundance and volunteered at our Galloway location
Mally Roncal of QVC visits PCK!
Good Pizza launches!
Philabundance partners with State Senator Sharif Street’s office to deliver meals during Ramadan
The Huddle to End Hunger
Chef Irvine visits PCK and discusses his philosophy on cooking.
Philabundance’s flagship annual event celebrates 25 years!! The community comes together to collect food donations, showcasing unity and support in the fight against hunger.
Philadelphia state representatives visit our Galloway warehouse during the holiday season.
Philadelphia Eagle Jordan Davis partners with Campbells to sack hunger!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is held at Roxborough and PCK.
An inspiring event during which graduates of the Philabundance Community Kitchen program showcase their culinary skills and achievements, highlighting the transformative impact of the program in empowering individuals and fighting hunger.
Philabundance packs student boxes with the AKA sorority.
PCK teaches the community fun and nutritious recipes.
The first annual "Community Partners Day" at Xfinity Live
Titled "More Than Food" and painted on the Galloway Warehouse exterior, this mural represents how food connects us all and celebrates unity within our communities. We are so grateful for Mural Art Philadelphia and Matteo Iadonisi for this amazing piece of art.
A dynamic initiative led by Philabundance rallies support from the community and partners, aiming to eradicate hunger through donations, volunteerism, and advocacy efforts.
Philabundance’s flagship event during which the community comes together to camp out and collect food donations, demonstrating solidarity and support in the fight against hunger.
