For the 27th year, we will host our annual Race Against Hunger 5K to elevate the challenge of food insecurity, to raise funds in support of our life-changing work, and to provide a platform for local food pantries and soup kitchens to do the same. This year we are proud to already have 30 local food programs joining us for the Race Against Hunger and using it to fundraise for their own programs. We know that hunger is preventable, but eliminating food insecurity is no small task. Together we can make change happen.

Join us for the 5K that strengthens food access across Philadelphia on Saturday, September 30th at the Navy Yard! Register today to run, walk or participate virtually.

If you won’t be joining us this year, please consider making a donation to support our work to ensure all Philadelphians have the food they need to live healthy lives.

 
 
 

Policy and Advocacy

PA Food Policy Council Meeting TODAY - The 2nd meeting of the PA Food Council will be today, Friday, August 25 from 2-4pm. This meeting is open to the public and the agenda will include time for public comment. Participants can attend in person or join virtually.

P-EBT Updates - PA has distributed all P-EBT payments for:

  • children ages 0-5 who were receiving SNAP in the 2022-23 school year. 
  • summer P-EBT for eligible K-12 children.

To check in on the status of these payments, eligibility rules, and what to do if something goes wrong, see our updated webpages.

 

Free Summer Meals For Kids & Teens

As summer comes to an end, most free summer meals sites for kids and teens are closing. Check out our Summer Meals Map or call our Summer Meals Hotline (215-770-4659) for the locations that are still open, their days and hours of operation, and their end dates. 

 

Our Summer Meals Hotline is open Monday -Thursday 9am - 5pm and on Friday from 9am - 4pm until September 1st.

 

Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens

The last day to register a food pantry or soup kitchen team to fundraise with the Race Against Hunger is September 1st. That’s just around the corner, so if you haven’t already, download the Race Agreement Form, fill it out, and send it to [email protected]. We will then make your team webpage and you can start fundraising and registering participants!

Have questions? We are hosting two open Q+A sessions for our food program partners on Zoom. Join us for answers to any questions you have related to the Race Against Hunger. The sessions will be held on:

  • Tuesday, August 29th, 1pm-2pm
  • Thursday, September 7th, 11am-12pm
 
 

Volunteers Needed

  • SNAP Hotline - Help us connect more people with SNAP benefits by volunteering to virtually answer phone calls for our SNAP Hotline. Learn more here!
  • Race Against Hunger (Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023) - Help us make this year's Race a success, by volunteering your time to help us with set up, clean up, check-in/registration, water hand out, and more.
 
 

 MAKE A STAND AGAINST HUNGER!

We strive to build a community where all people have the food they need to lead healthy lives. Hunger is preventable. Thank you for your continued support of our work! 

The Coalition Against Hunger Team  

 

Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
123 Chestnut Street Suite 401 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
215-430-0555 | [email protected]

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