Press Releases
WDAS: Patty Jackson supports the Walk+Run Against Hunger
The Coalition's Julie Zaebst talks about how the event supports more than 100 food pantries and hunger-relief agencies.
The Coalition's Julie Zaebst talks about how the event supports more than 100 food pantries and hunger-relief agencies.
Watch the video at www.wdasfm.com.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Coalition to host annual Hunger Fighter Awards Nov. 2
This special event will recognize more than 300 women and men who run food pantries and soup kitchens in Philadelphia. Featuring Congressman Chaka Fattah and speaker Nikki Johnson-Huston.
U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah to help honor 300 food pantry volunteers in Philadelphia.
(Philadelphia, PA)—On Nov. 2, the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger will recognize more than 300 women and men who run food pantries and soup kitchens in Philadelphia at the 2012 Hunger Fighter Awards.
New Report: 1 in 8 PA Households Struggle with Hunger
More than 50 million Americans considered food insecure, according to new figures from the USDA, as Congress debates cuts to food stamps in Farm Bill.
More than 50 million Americans considered food insecure, as Congress debates cuts to food stamps in Farm Bill
PHILADELPHIA (September 6)—One in eight households in Pennsylvania faced hunger on average in the years 2009-2011, according to data released this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its annual report on food insecurity.
NEWS ADVISORY:Share Our Strength Names Coalition a "No Kid Hungry Ally"
On June 28, USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon and Chef John Currence discuss new state efforts to fight child hunger.
USDA and Chef John Currence to discuss new state efforts to fight child hunger
Washington, D.C. (June 26,2012) – Share Our Strength®, the national nonprofit ending childhood hunger in America, along with USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon, Celebrity Chef John Currence, Arby’s Foundation Executive Director Kate Atwood and Hunger Free Heartland Director Sue Arment will discuss new efforts to fight child hunger through Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Allies program on a media teleconference on Thursday, June 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
PRESS RELEASE: New Hotline Helps Families Find Free Summer Meals (1-855-252-MEAL)
With nearly 1,000 sites serving free summer meals to kids, no child should go hungry in Philadelphia this year.
(Philadelphia)—Starting this week, families in Philadelphia can call a toll-free hotline to find nearby locations that offer free summer meals for children. Operated by the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, the hotline is 1-855-252-MEAL (6325). Families can also text “MEAL” to 84700 to receive a call back.
ADVISORY:Third graders deliver 1,000 paper plates with anti-hunger messages to Sen. Casey
Led by teacher Lisa Hantman, the students also presented speeches asking the Senator to work to end child hunger.
(Philadelphia)—On May 8, third-graders from McCall Elementary delivered more than 1,000 paper plates inscribed with anti-hunger messages to Sen. Bob Casey’s office.. The paper plates were designed by students at McCall, a public school in Society Hill.
Led by teacher Lisa Hantman, the students also presented speeches asking the Senator to work to end child hunger and protect SNAP (food stamps) in Congress.
PRESS RELEASE: Elected officials to take Food Stamp Challenge (April 23-29)
Challenge participants, including U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, pledge to live on the average food stamp benefit—just $5 a day—for the entire week.
U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, State Reps. Tony Payton and Cherelle Parker among participants who will eat on $5 a day
(Philadelphia)—Elected officials, faith leaders and community members will join the Jewish Federation and the Coalition Against Hunger in taking the Greater Philadelphia Food Stamp Challenge from April 23-29. Challenge participants, including U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, pledge to live on the average food stamp benefit—just $5 a day—for the entire week.
LETTER, DELCO TIMES: Asset test won't reduce food-stamp fraud
PRESS RELEASE: Walk+Run Against Hunger partners with Maiden Media
The Philadephia-based digital creative agency will focus on social media efforts for the event.
Digital creative agency to focus on social media efforts
(Philadelphia)—The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger announced today that Maiden Media Group will serve as social media partner for the Walk+Run Against Hunger, the largest hunger walk in Pennsylvania.
