Philabundance is a non-profit food bank that serves the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley regions of Pennsylvania, United States. It is the largest such organization in the region.[2][3] The organization stated goal is to end hunger in its communities.[4]
History
The organization was founded in 1984 by Pam Lawler. In 2005, it merged with The Greater Philadelphia Food Bank, and the new entity operates under the name Philabundance.[5][6][7]
Organization
Philabundance serves 90,000 people each week, 30% of whom are children, 15% of whom are seniors, and others. It has programs and a network of 350 agencies.[8][9][10][11]
Philabundance works with local grocers and farmers for food management; in 2016, it rescued 10 million pounds of food. The organization also hosts events alongside the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger.[12]
Philabundance's partner, the Chester County Food Bank,[13] and other Feeding America food banks have partnered with colleges to provide food to schools.[14][15]
Programs
- Fresh For All Program – Operated at nine locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, it has the goal of serving greens.[16][17]
- Senior Boxes Program – Gives USDA-sponsored food boxes to approximately 5,000 low-income senior citizens.[18]
- Philabundance Community Kitchen – A job training program for the unemployed.[19]
- Grocers Against Hunger – Allows participating grocers to donate surplus inventory to Philabundance. In 2015, the program saved approximately 10 million pounds of produce.[20]
- KidsBites – KidsBites has provided almost 250,000 pounds of food to people. Philabundance offers several other program models: Mobile Pantry, BackPacks, and LunchBoxes.[21]
Fundraising contributions
Following are some of the largest annual contributions:
- Phans Feeding Families: The Philadelphia Phillies and the Citizens Bank sponsor the annual Phans Feeding Families program, which consists of a night at the ballpark at which there are raffles and fundraisers, as well as food collections at NRG Station and Citizens Bank Park. Citizen Bank makes an annual donation of $40,000 to support Philabundance's KidsBites initiative.[22][23]
- SEPTA Stop Hunger at Your Station – The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) supports Philabundance annually by collecting money for food at more than 40 SEPTA stations.[24][25]
- 93.3 WMMR's Preston & Steve Camp Out for Hunger – Since 1998, Preston & Steve have held a five-day "Camp Out for Hunger" event, most recently, at the Xfinity Live! complex. This raises more than 2.6 million pounds of food, US$200,000 in 2019, and over 14 million pounds since its inception.[26]
- 6 ABC's Holiday Food Drive: Each year, 6 ABC and partners Dunkin' Donuts and ACME raise food, funds, and awareness of Philabundance from Thanksgiving through the New Year. Elements of the campaign include donations at ACME stores, a 6 ABC telethon, and Dunkin' Donuts in-store promotions.[27]
- Toyota Hauls Away Hunger: The Toyota Dealership Association of the Delaware Valley holds a food drive each December, with around 50 Tundras caravaning from Philabundance's warehouse in North Philly to Citizen Bank Park's parking lot.[28]
- Fraud Street Run: Two Philadelphia runners, Chip and Jeff of the Junk Miles podcast, organised a charity run inspired by the Four Seasons Total Landscaping press conference. The event raised nearly US$63,000.[29]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "2015 Form 990 (FY16)" (PDF). Retrieved November 19, 2017.
- ^ "Citizens Bank Foundation announces $25,000 donation to Philabundance to help overcome food donation deficits". Citizens Financial Group. July 28, 2010. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Clark, Bill (November 23, 2010). "Philadelphia's food banks are a reason to give thanks all year 'round". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ^ "Ending Hunger For Good". Philabundance. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Philadelphia's Two Largest Hunger Relief Organizations Merge". AllBusiness.com. January 28, 2005. Archived from the original on March 24, 2010.
- ^ Snapshot Philabundance Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved January 3, 2010.
- ^ Savana, Freda (November 11, 2010). "Bare cupboards a sign of the season". Bucks County Courier Times. Archived from the original on November 15, 2010. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ^ "Philabundance 2021". indd.adobe.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "A growing need for food relief". Philadelphia Daily News. November 16, 2010. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ^ Pompilio, Natalie (November 16, 2010). "Relief agencies feel hunger pangs". Philadelphia Daily News. Archived from the original on November 19, 2010. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ^ "Philabundance Seeks Help From Suburbanites For Suburbanites". CBS Philadelphia. October 18, 2010. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Grocers Against Hunger | Philabundance". www.philabundance.org. Archived from the original on December 9, 2016.
- ^ "Home". Chester County Food Bank. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Temple is taking charge in the fight against hunger". Temple University. September 24, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Saylor, Alyssa (November 17, 2010). "Nonprofit hosts 'LIFTgiving'". The Temple News. Archived from the original on November 21, 2010. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ^ "Fresh For All - PA 211". PA 211. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Keeler, Bob (November 8, 2010). "Fresh for All brings produce to Souderton church for those in need". Montgomery Media. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ^ "Philabundance offers food boxes to local seniors - Ridley Town Talk". Delaware County Daily Times. April 13, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
- ^ "Philabundance Community Kitchen : MediaRights Organizations Database". Mediarights.org. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
- ^ "Teaming Up Against Hunger : The Daily Local News". dailylocal.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2010.
- ^ "KidsBites LuncBox Program". Philabundance. Archived from the original on March 22, 2017.
- ^ "Phans Feeding Families Day and Food Drive | Philadelphia Phillies". MLB. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Month Long Food Drive for Philabundance". NHL. October 29, 2010. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ^ "Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation | SEPTA". Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. May 30, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Stop Hunger At Your Station With Philabundance". Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Archived from the original on June 13, 2010. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
- ^ Preston and Steve's Camp Out For Hunger 2010 Archived December 7, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. Philly2Philly.com (2010-12-01). Retrieved on December 7, 2010.
- ^ "6abc donates $20,000 to Philabundance during Dunkin' Holiday Food Drive Telethon". 6ABC Philadelphia. December 1, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Nearly 85 Toyota Tundras Haul Away Hunger in Philadelphia". MLB. January 30, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
- ^ Chantry, Chip; Lyons, Jeff (December 7, 2020). "Lowest-Rated Hallmark Movies and Non-Denominational Holiday Songs". Junk Miles with Chip & Jeff. Episode 36. Event occurs at 15:18. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
Final tally, the incredibly generous people who donated directly to Philabundance have raised $54,471 ... and t-shirt sales proceeds, we are going to chip in another $8,200. So the final campaign total donation by the amazing people supporting the Fraud Street Run; $62,671
"Junk Miles Podcast and Friends Raising Funds for Philabundance". Archived from the original on December 7, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.$54,631 Raised
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