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October 9, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Dear Friends,  As we move into the month of October, the Coalition team and board continue our work to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing food insecurity amidst the backdrop of COVID-19 and the current economic crisis…

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October 2, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Dear Friends,  The current political climate in our country has brought tension and heartache to communities across the Greater Philadelphia region. For our clients and others facing hunger, the political divide is downright dangerous, as…

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October 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM

The Coalition's Night to Fight Hunger Gala is going virtual!

Join us on November 12th! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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September 25, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

  Dear Friends, Many of our family members, friends and neighbors are struggling to survive. This is a battle made even more difficult by the onset of COVID-19. The Coalition team and board members remain steadfast in our dedication to …

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September 19, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Fighting Hunger is No Small Task

It's Hunger Action Month...We'd Love to Hear From You! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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September 18, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Dear Friends, We are advocating in hopes that Congress will vote to ensure additional resources are provided for those experiencing unemployment, health issues, and food insecurity before they leave for their next recess.  We know that th…

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September 16, 2020 at 2:10 PM

ACT NOW! Time is running out.

Hello all,   We are asking for your help again in reaching out to Senator Casey and Senator Toomey. Our message cannot be clearer: Congress MUST act quickly to pass a COVID-19 emergency relief package. Millions of families have lost …

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September 4, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Dear Friends, It’s September, which brings some important things for the Coalition and our community: First, September is Hunger Action Month! If you missed it earlier this week, make sure to check out our new "30 Ways in 30 Days" cale…

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August 28, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Entering a school year like no other Dear Friends, We continue our work to connect individuals and families to the food resources they need. As the saying goes, the only constant is change. We know that families throughout the region ar…

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August 21, 2020 at 3:17 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Continuing our work Dear Friends, We continue our work to connect individuals and families to the food resources they need. This week we worked in the following ways to address food insecurity across the region. . .  On our Advocacy …

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August 20, 2020 at 10:32 PM

The Night to Fight Hunger Gala at Home: Save-The-Date

Please join us and help us drive hunger from our community! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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August 14, 2020 at 3:47 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Yes, the economic crisis really is that bad. Dear Friends, As congress is off to recess for the month of August, we are still waiting to know if and how additional resources will be provided to assist those struggling with unemployment,…

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August 10, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Tell Congress Hungry People Can't Wait!

TODAY (Monday, Aug. 10) - We ask that you join us - and advocates around the country - in urging Congress to #BoostSNAPNow to Fill Empty Plates and stimulate the economy! It is shameful for them to leave D.C. without taking care of the m…

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August 7, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation Dear Friends, Summer hunger has always had long-term consequences. Even prior to COVID-19, we know that a lack of reliable nutrition during the summer months takes a major toll on children and their famili…

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July 31, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Anxiously Waiting Dear Friends, As we all wait for legislators in Washington to vote on the next stimulus bill, many of our clients are anxiously waiting. The additional dollars provided by Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) expir…

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July 24, 2020 at 3:11 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Uncertainty Dear Friends, Many of our callers are looking for answers. They are wondering if they will continue to receive the additional dollars provided by Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) and if not, asking when they can appl…

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July 20, 2020 at 1:20 PM

Take 5 minutes TODAY to fight for a Boost to SNAP!

TODAY we are asking you all to participate in an anti-hunger Ring and Rally to advocate for a 15% increase to SNAP in the next COVID response bill. It would be a big help if today between 9am and noon you can PLEASE: 1) Call Senators T…

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July 17, 2020 at 3:25 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Gearing Up Dear Friends, As we anticipate an increase of those in need of food assistance calling our SNAP Hotline, we are working to upgrade our phone system and put other measures in place.  We are currently working in the following…

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July 10, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Anxiety Growing Dear Friends, As we lean into the green phase of reopening, we are beginning to hear a level of increased anxiety from those we serve.  With the additional funds from the Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) due to e…

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July 3, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

SUMMER MEALS Dear Friends, Normally in July summer meal programs across the city open their doors. This summer offers additional challenges due to COVID-19. However, the need to ensure that kids across our region receive the food they n…

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June 26, 2020 at 3:17 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

GRATITUDE FOR VOLUNTEERS Dear Friends, Our work at the Coalition wouldn’t be possible without the work of our many volunteers. When our office is open, SNAP Hotline volunteers are the first voice people hear when they call for assistanc…

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June 17, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Hunger on the Rise Dear Friends, You may have noticed that we haven’t sent out a Friday email for the past two Fridays and today isn’t Friday. As an organization that strives to build a community where people have the food they need to …

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June 13, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Black Lives Matter

  Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter today and everyday. Racism is morally wrong on all levels including on a systemic, institutional, and personal level.  Since the founding of our country, racism has been used to limit the we…

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May 30, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Saying Goodbye to the Race Against Hunger 2020

Today we are saying goodbye to one of our favorite events of the year, the Race Against Hunger! We want to thank you all one more time for your support, flexibility, and enthusiasm as we all embarked on a re-imagined Race in light of COVID-1…

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May 29, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

SNAP Matters Dear Friends, At the Coalition, we know that to address the ongoing challenges of food insecurity, we need to first address the immediate food needs of individuals and families. But without federal nutrition programs, like S…

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May 23, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Support our work at the Coalition Against Hunger!

This week, we caught up with some of our wonderful Pantry partners to hear about their experience with the 2020 Virtual Race Against Hunger. We are so proud of the ways in which our partners overcame the unique challenges associated with tra…

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May 22, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

The Power of Food Dear Friends, We know that food has the power to save lives and increase health, especially during this time of COVID-19. But we are reminded that the delivery of food and food resources to those who need it can also pr…

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May 16, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Support our work at the Coalition Against Hunger!

Each year, we hold the Race Against Hunger as a fundraising event to support the year-round work we do to end hunger in our region. Although the Virtual Race Against Hunger has ended, we are still raising money as part of the Race through Ma…

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May 15, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Looking for Hope Amid Growing Need Dear Friends, Like many of you, we are dismayed by the continued increase of those experiencing food insecurity across the Philadelphia region. It’s challenging to see hope when so many of our family, f…

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May 13, 2020 at 9:54 PM

URGENT - Action needed to strengthen SNAP!

                             Tell Congress that curbing hunger will boost our economy Key measures to increase SNAP benefits are included in the recently proposed Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, …

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May 9, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Support our work at the Coalition Against Hunger!

It’s been almost two weeks since the Race Against Hunger 2020 ended, and we are still enjoying looking through Race pictures, hearing your Race stories, and celebrating your Race times and accomplishments!                                  …

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May 8, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Moving Forward Hunger Swells Dear Friends, While parts of PA will begin to slowly shift into the “yellow phase” of reopening, we know that the Greater Philadelphia region has a long way to go. And with the continuation of stay-at-home or…

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May 2, 2020 at 1:13 PM

Support our work at the Coalition Against Hunger!

The Virtual Race Against Hunger 2020 is over, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your support! Click the picture below to hear a message of gratitude from our staff!                                 While the Virtual Race Against Hunger…

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May 1, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Gratitude Amid Ongoing Challenges Dear Friends, This week we are grateful to those of you who participated in the Virtual Race Against Hunger. Thank you for your creativity, engagement, and support of our work to connect people to the fo…

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April 25, 2020 at 1:30 PM

LAST CHANCE to Sign up for the Race Against Hunger!

THANK YOU to everyone who has participated in our virtual Race Against Hunger over the past week. We have had so much fun celebrating along with you all as you’ve walked, biked, skated, and run to end hunger.  For anyone that hasn’t alread…

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April 24, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Dreary Days Dear Friends, Overall, this week’s weather seemed to reflect the backdrop of growing food insecurity across our region. One ray of sunshine this week are those of you who safely ran or walked as part of this year’s Virtual …

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April 22, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Join us TODAY at 3pm to strengthen SNAP!

The current crisis has made putting food on the table harder for hundreds of thousands of families across Pennsylvania. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is more critical than ever to keeping families fed. We need Congr…

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April 21, 2020 at 12:43 PM

It's Race Time!

The virtual Race Against Hunger has officially begun, but there’s still time to sign up!                       On Friday, April 17, we officially kicked off the virtual Race Against Hunger 2020. Between April 17-April 27, hundreds of Phi…

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April 18, 2020 at 1:14 PM

It's Race Time!

The virtual Race Against Hunger has officially begun, but there’s still time to sign up! Yesterday, Friday, April 17, we officially kicked off the virtual Race Against Hunger 2020. Over the next 10 days, hundreds of Philadelphia-area hunge…

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April 17, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Go the Distance Dear Friends, As the need for food resources continues to increase, we are working diligently with partners across the region to address immediate needs as well as plan for the months to come.  This is not a sprint, but r…

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April 14, 2020 at 12:36 PM

Join us at the Virtual Race Against Hunger!

We have less than ONE week to go before the virtual Race Against Hunger and we couldn’t be more excited! Today, we want to thank everyone involved in making the virtual Race Against Hunger 2020 possible! We couldn’t hold such a unique even…

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April 11, 2020 at 1:10 PM

Join us at the Virtual Race Against Hunger!

We have less than ONE week to go before the virtual Race Against Hunger and we couldn’t be more excited! Today, we want to thank everyone involved in making the virtual Race Against Hunger 2020 possible! We couldn’t hold such a unique even…

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April 10, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Anxiety is rising Dear Friends, As more of our family, friends, and neighbors are losing their jobs, people who have never faced food insecurity are being forced to contemplate how to make ends meet. Some must immediately look for food r…

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April 7, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Join Us at the Virtual Race Against Hunger!

3 Reasons to participate in the Virtual Race Against Hunger Get outside Safely  The Virtual Race Against Hunger is a great opportunity to get out of the house. You can participate in our virtual event while still practicing social dist…

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April 4, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Join Us at the Virtual Race Against Hunger!

3 Reasons to participate in the Virtual Race Against Hunger Get outside The Virtual Race Against Hunger is a great opportunity to get out of the house. You can participate in our virtual event while still practicing social distancing. …

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April 3, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

Connecting People to Food Resources Dear Friends, As our time of physical distancing extends, we know that those experiencing food insecurity are encountering greater barriers to accessing food.  Our primary goal right now is to connect …

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March 31, 2020 at 12:25 PM

Sign Up Today for the Race Against Hunger!

Please support our work at the Coalition Against Hunger through our Virtual Race Against Hunger! Register at the link below to safely run or walk whenever and wherever it works for you between Friday, April 17 and Monday, April 27.  How…

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March 28, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Sign Up Today for the Race Against Hunger!

Please support our work at the Coalition Against Hunger through our Virtual Race Against Hunger! Register at the link below to safely run or walk whenever and wherever it works for you between Friday, April 17 and Monday, April 27.  How…

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March 27, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Coalition Against Hunger COVID-19 Response

The Need Is Growing! Dear Friends, We continue to work to meet the changing needs of delivering food resources amidst the challenges of COVID-19 to those experiencing food insecurity.  Our team is . . . Working closely with our Food…

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March 23, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Advocacy Alert- Call your Senators TODAY!

Call Senators Casey and Toomey THIS MORNING – A vote on a far-reaching stimulus plan is expected today (as early as 1 p.m.) Congress must immediately pass a comprehensive stimulus package that will stabilize the economy and provide cruci…

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