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=== Food Activism  ===
In August 2024, we sought to update this page, and the main URL had a note, "The Coalition Against Hunger closed its doors permanently on June 28th, 2024". Therefore, the following information is history:


Fighting hunger through education, outreach and advocacy
''Old URL:'' hungercoalition.org


There is no magic bullet to end hunger in our region.  
The '''Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger''' gives the following descriptive information:<blockquote>Real people. Real hunger. Real help.<br><br>''Our Mission:'' Founded in 1996, the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger strives to build a community where all people have the food they need to lead healthy lives. The Coalition connects people with food assistance programs and nutrition education; provides resources to a network of food pantries; and educates the public and policymakers about responsible solutions that prevent people from going hungry.<br><br>Our programs address a spectrum of needs in Pennsylvania. We:
*''Help Families Put Nutritious Food on the Table:'' Every year, the Coalition assists more than 5,000 people with SNAP (food stamps) through our convenient SNAP Hotline. Qualifying families receive help applying for SNAP and can also be connected to free school meals, summer meals for kids, and other resources that allow them to make ends meet.
*''Strengthen the Safety Net that Keeps Millions from Going Hungry:'' Nearly 1 in 7 Americans rely on SNAP, our nation's most effective program in fighting hunger. School meals, WIC and other federal nutrition programs are also part of this essential safety net. The Coalition works with government officials to strengthen these programs, which help people afford the food they need.
*''Support Communities Fighting Hunger in their Backyard:'' The Coalition supports many food pantries and soup kitchens in the Philadelphia region, providing them with funding, kitchen equipment, volunteers, workshops and other tools. In 2013, the Coalition also launched two "Green Light Pantries" in Philadelphia, a new kind of food pantry that provides only nutritious foods to clients as well as free nutrition classes, health screenings and other services.</blockquote>
== Info ==
*[http://www.hungercoalition.org/about-us About the Coalition]
*[http://www.hungercoalition.org/food-pantries Food Pantries]
*[http://www.hungercoalition.org/advocacy Advocacy]
*[http://www.hungercoalition.org/snap SNAP]
*Member Organizations:&nbsp;[http://www.hungercoalition.org/partners Our Partners]


That's why the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger takes a comprehensive, multipronged approach to fighting hunger that includes education, outreach and advocacy.
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=== A Journey Toward a Hunger Free Philadelphia ===
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By the end of last year, more than one in four Philadelphians had to skip or cut meals due to lack of money. That means over 400,000 people, 130,000 of whom are children.
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We build the capacity of food pantries and soup kitchens, so these vital programs can feed more people who urgently need food. We help eligible Philadelphia residents obtain food stamps (SNAP), so they can buy groceries in a dignified manner and work toward self-sufficiency. And we advocate for responsible policies on the local, state and federal levels to reduce hunger in our communities and prevent children, seniors and families from having to worry about where the next meal will come from.
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We accomplish this through our three programs, which address a spectrum of needs in the greater Philadelphia region:  
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*Hunger Fighters Network
*SNAP (Food Stamp) Campaign
*Policy Center
 
=== Food Pantry List  ===
 
http://www.hungercoalition.org/need-food
 
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Latest revision as of 15:21, 7 August 2024

No Current URL

In August 2024, we sought to update this page, and the main URL had a note, "The Coalition Against Hunger closed its doors permanently on June 28th, 2024". Therefore, the following information is history:

Old URL: hungercoalition.org

The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger gives the following descriptive information:

Real people. Real hunger. Real help.

Our Mission: Founded in 1996, the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger strives to build a community where all people have the food they need to lead healthy lives. The Coalition connects people with food assistance programs and nutrition education; provides resources to a network of food pantries; and educates the public and policymakers about responsible solutions that prevent people from going hungry.

Our programs address a spectrum of needs in Pennsylvania. We:

  • Help Families Put Nutritious Food on the Table: Every year, the Coalition assists more than 5,000 people with SNAP (food stamps) through our convenient SNAP Hotline. Qualifying families receive help applying for SNAP and can also be connected to free school meals, summer meals for kids, and other resources that allow them to make ends meet.
  • Strengthen the Safety Net that Keeps Millions from Going Hungry: Nearly 1 in 7 Americans rely on SNAP, our nation's most effective program in fighting hunger. School meals, WIC and other federal nutrition programs are also part of this essential safety net. The Coalition works with government officials to strengthen these programs, which help people afford the food they need.
  • Support Communities Fighting Hunger in their Backyard: The Coalition supports many food pantries and soup kitchens in the Philadelphia region, providing them with funding, kitchen equipment, volunteers, workshops and other tools. In 2013, the Coalition also launched two "Green Light Pantries" in Philadelphia, a new kind of food pantry that provides only nutritious foods to clients as well as free nutrition classes, health screenings and other services.

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