In the Press

As Philadelphia's Median Income Increases, Staggering Poverty Rate Barely Budges

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 | NBC10

An increase in Philadelphia's median household income last year did very little to affect the city's staggering poverty rate

Surprisingly good economic news for most of the Philly region

Thursday, September 15, 2016 | Philadelphia Inquirer

Higher wages for professionals and a jump in the number of low-end jobs combined to give the income of Philadelphians a surprising boost in 2015.

Leftover food app to continue after DNC success

Friday, August 5, 2016 | Philadelphia Inquirer

Food Connect rescued more than 11,000 pounds of food during the DNC

Free Lunches For Philly Kids!

Monday, July 18, 2016 | 101.1 More FM

Laura Wall talks with Jenn and Bill about Summer Meals

New App Aims To Prevent Leftover DNC Food From Going To Waste

Monday, July 18, 2016 | CBS 3

Food Connect makes donating food simple

Uber for Leftovers

Friday, July 15, 2016 | Billy Penn

New app aims to eliminate DNC food waste in Philly

Many Philly Families Unaware About Kids Summer Feeding Programs

Monday, June 27, 2016 | CBS 3

Organizers of summer feeding programs for children say many families just don’t know that the free meals are available.

Philly Summer Meals Program Helps Students During Break

Sunday, June 26, 2016 | KYW

With Philadelphia public schools out for summer, several local agencies are working to fill the food gap for children who rely on school breakfast and lunch.

Why summer camp matters for Philly's homeless

Monday, June 20, 2016 | Philadelphia Inquirer

The city and several nonprofits have made a concerted effort this year to make the meal programs visible, meeting throughout the year to coordinate their efforts.

Breakfast in classroom program increases participation

Thursday, June 16, 2016 | Scranton Times-Tribune

In its first year, the Scranton School District’s breakfast in the classroom program led to a more than 65 percent increase in the number of students who eat their first meal of the day at school.

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