Fighters' Network News
(January 27, 2012)
"Do we really want to reduce access [to SNAP benefits] for senior citizens?" Vilsack asked.
(January 24, 2012)
It is hard to imagine the problem warrants a change that will penalize people who are working hard to get back on their feet.
(January 19, 2012)
"If they had a chance to sit in my shoes, they would be happy to have a program to help people who did work all their life."
PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE OP-ED: The food stamp asset test would be a disaster for poor Pennsylvanians
(January 18, 2012)
My own small savings is set aside for my funeral and burial expenses, and I was terrified that it would disqualify me for the food stamps I need to pay for groceries.
(January 17, 2012)
"It's a disgrace," Irene says of the asset test. "Every single woman I know is scraping by. How do they expect us to exist?"
(January 10, 2012)
Antipoverty advocates say the Pennsylvania decision is unusual because there is a trend across America, favored by both Republicans and Democrats, to eliminate the asset tests.
(January 5, 2012)
In hard times, it seems unthinkable that people would miss out on millions of dollars to which they're entitled.
(January 4, 2012)
Dropping off cans is something tangible, a way to feel like you've really contributed to your community. But here's something you may not know: your money may do more to help than cans.
(December 20, 2011)
More than 1 in 10 people in Philadelphia struggle to get affordable fruits and vegetables, according to a new report.
(December 4, 2011)
This economy has forced some locals to do something they've never done before, and probably thought they never would: sign up for food stamps.
(November 28, 2011)
The increasing number of Americans on food stamps has changed the way the largest U.S. retailer does business.
(November 20, 2011)
Bucks County saw Greater Philadelphia's highest percentage-point increase in the number of people living in poverty last year.
(November 7, 2011)
Mayor Michael Nutter, national hunger expert Joel Berg among featured speakers
(October 27, 2011)
Pennsylvania and West Virginia tie for worst in the nation for the number of youths who aren't employed or in the workforce, a major contributor to poverty.
(September 22, 2011)
An additional 23,000 people in Philadelphia now live in poverty, according to recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.
(April 8, 2011)
The state's largest hunger walk marks its 15th anniversary. Join thousands of committed individuals at the Art Museum this Saturday for the Walk+Run Against Hunger!
(January 28, 2011)
Derek Felton's Fresh Start food pantry provides nourishment, education and compassion to his clients. And now Mr. Felton is reaching out to his community for help.
(January 22, 2011)
Funds will support the Coalition's VIP Project, benefiting nearly 100 food pantries and soup kitchens throughout the Philadelphia region.
(January 21, 2011)
The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger's Derek Felton is honored for his work with Fresh Start, a West Philadelphia food pantry.
(January 20, 2011)
The Coaliton's Community Organizing Coordinator, Derek Felton, was recognized for his work serving both Philadelphia and South Jersey since 2004 as both an educator and a community builder.
(January 3, 2011)
Amid a prolonged economic downturn and continually changing demographics, poverty surges in Mayfair, a once-stable neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia.
(November 27, 2010)
Derek Felton and his food pantry Fresh Start are featured on WHYY's Fit, which focuses on promoting health and nutrition within the community.
(November 3, 2010)
Despite struggling with rheumatoid arthritis, Lenora Carr continues to serve home-cooked meals to people in need at her South Philadelphia soup kitchen.
(October 15, 2010)
Fight hunger by buying Stroehmann King and Dutch Country breads between till Nov. 6.
(October 13, 2010)
On Oct. 15, the Coalition will honor the women and men who run food pantries and soup kitchens in Philadelphia.
(June 25, 2010)
On Friday, Mayor Nutter announced the start of this year's free summer meals program.
(April 10, 2010)
Thousands of people packed the Art Museum area for a walk and run to fight against Hunger.
(April 8, 2010)
Saturday's annual Walk Against Hunger and 5K run will benefit the area's feeding programs which are under more and more strain as more and more people look for more and more ways to put more food on the table.
(April 8, 2010)
This Saturday is the annual Walk Against Hunger which will benefit more than 100 food pantries and soup kitchens throughout the area.
(March 13, 2010)
With a record number of people turning to food pantries and soup kitchens for help, this year's Walk Against Hunger & 5K Run needs more support than ever.
(February 24, 2010)
With hunger at a record high in the region, this year's event needs more support than ever.
(February 19, 2010)
Coalition Executive Director Carey Morgan responds to an article about the public's perceptions of those living in poverty.
(November 28, 2009)
Emergency food agencies continue to experience increasing demand for assistance, especially among middle- and working-class people.
(November 24, 2009)
Thanks to a partnership among Stroehmann Bakeries, ACME Markets and Giant Food Stores, the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger has received more than $100,000 to provide more funding, food and resources to food pantries and soup kitchens throughout the Philadelphia region.
(November 24, 2009)
Money from Stroehmann’s Nourishing Neighbors campaign will fund the Coalition’s Victory in Partnership project, which is meant to provide food pantries and soup kitchens with more funding, food, volunteers, technology and training.
(October 26, 2009)
As demand for emergency food grows, Philadelphia’s food pantry system is struggling to meet the current need. Coalition and other partner organization projects seek to address the issue.
(October 22, 2009)
Food drives will benefit neighborhood food pantries and soup kitchens.
(October 13, 2009)
Mayor Michael Nutter to call for new solutions to end hunger in the city.
(October 7, 2009)
Mayor Nutter to speak at Oct. 16th launch of Stroehmann Nourishing Neighbors.
(August 25, 2009)
Awaiting $18 million in state funding, Philadelphia pantries and soup kitchens question whether they can continue feeding their clients
(July 16, 2009)
Volunteers who feed the hungry put their best recipes to the test in a cook-off at the Coalition’s annual Walk Against Hunger Celebration.
(July 7, 2009)
Soup kitchens and food cupboard representatives gather to celebrate their work and receive much needed funds from the Coalition Against Hunger.
(July 5, 2009)
MyPhl17 anchor Renai Ellison emcees the Coalition’s annual Walk Against Hunger Celebration.
(June 23, 2009)
Nearly $140,000 will be distributed to food pantries and soup kitchens.