Fighting hunger through education, outreach and advocacy

There is no single solution to end hunger in our region.

That’s why the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger fights hunger in multiple ways—through education, outreach and advocacy.

We build the capacity of food pantries and soup kitchens, so they can feed more people in urgent need of food. We help eligible Philadelphia residents obtain food stamps, so they can buy groceries for themselves. And we advocate for sound policies on the local, state and federal levels to reduce hunger in our community and prevent more children, seniors and families from having to worry about where the next meal will come from. 
 
We do this through our three programs, which address a spectrum of needs in the greater Philadelphia region:

• Through our Hunger Fighters Network, we support many of the region's 700 food pantries and soup kitchens. The Coalition provides them with funding, training, technology and other resources, so they feed more people more efficiently and strengthen the safety net in their neighborhoods.
• Through our SNAP Campaign, we help eligible Philadelphians apply for food stamps, now called SNAP. Since 2002, we have assisted more than 37,000 households and continue to screen more than 7,000 individuals for SNAP every year.
• Through our Policy Center, we apply the data and experiences gained from our work with food pantries and SNAP applicants to advocate for sustainable policies that will reduce and prevent hunger throughout our region.