Real Stories
The new state plan would squander state taxpayer money and make it harder families to get the help they need.
Thanks to supporters like you, the Coalition has helped struggling thousands of families afford the food they need.
Since 2002, the Coalition Against Hunger has helped more than 50,000 families in the Philadelphia region struggling to put food on the table.
UPenn students try to live on the average allotment for a food stamp (SNAP) participant.
With just one text message, people can now get help applying for SNAP (food stamps) and locating nearby food pantries.
A new Coalition initiative targets high-need neighborhoods across Philadelphia.
At age 77, Frances C.* applied for SNAP (food stamp) benefits for the first time in her life.
With the help of Groupon supporters, the Coalition starts a new community garden in North Philadelphia.
A guide to programs that can help Philadelphia families stretch their budgets and put nutritious food on their tables.