Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger (Is-Past)
http://www.hungercoalition.org/
Food Activism
Fighting hunger through education, outreach and advocacy
There is no magic bullet to end hunger in our region.
That's why the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger takes a comprehensive, multipronged approach to fighting hunger that includes education, outreach and advocacy.
A Journey Toward a Hunger Free Philadelphia
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.
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.
We accomplish this through our three programs, which address a spectrum of needs in the greater Philadelphia region:
- Hunger Fighters Network
- SNAP (Food Stamp) Campaign
- Policy Center