Share Food Program

Staff Spotlight 💫 Victoria Martin-Nelson is the Home Delivery Assistant at Share as of June 2024 “I was introduced to Share Food Program about three years ago through volunteering with Philly Food Rescue and South Philadelphia Community Fridge. I’m so happy to be able to commit to hunger relief as a full time pursuit through my role at Share. The Senior Food Box Home Delivery Program makes food aid accessible to underserved seniors by bringing food right to their door. The entire program is an incredible group effort that is made possible through hundreds of volunteers and a dedicated team at Share.” “When I’m not at Share, you can usually find me with my neighbors at a community fridge or pantry in South Philadelphia. I recently talked to Modern Farmer magazine about community fridges, and the communal effort required to keep them operating. From sending out senior boxes to stocking community fridges, every step towards food justice is the result of many people working together to make change. As abolitionist Mariame Kaba has said, “Everything worthwhile is done with other people.” Read more about Victoria’s work with South Philly Community Fridge—and learn about the amazing landscape of community fridges nationally ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dqwg2XwY

Our youth land stewards and our Drexel University Co-op students got to visit Urban Creators’ Life Do Grow Farm last week! We toured their space, learned more about what they do as an organization and lent a hand. It’s great to be able to explore other urban farms in Philly 🌱

In need of free food? Here are some upcoming August food distribution pop-ups via @phillyfoodrescue partners! Share with your network 💚

We’re proud to host KPMG volunteers as they celebrate their Annual #CommunityImpactDay! KPMG US is dedicated to making a difference in the communities where they live and work. Thank you to the incredible KPMG volunteers who packed 480 senior food boxes, and who are creating positive impact every day! #KPMGThrive #KPMGCommunityImpact

It’s that time again! RSVP now for Share Food Program’s 2024 Party in the Warehouse on September 26th 🎉🍏 RSVP at ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eNF2QSwB Share Food Program is always moving toward a more equitable, modern, greener, and fuller future for everyone in our community. As the leading provider of emergency food assistance in the Greater Philadelphia area, feeding families and food justice are Share’s priorities. From providing easy access to food, to community engagement, to nutrition education - Share remains on the frontlines of fighting hunger. Help us continue to get life-sustaining foods into the hands of children, families, and seniors in need throughout the region.

Share Food Program is pleased to announce that Carla Clanagan, Share’s Montgomery County Program Director, was appointed to the inaugural leadership team of Montgomery County’s newly formed Food Policy Council and was also named an associate member of the Montgomery County Commission for Women. The Montgomery County Food Policy Council was established by the County Commissioners in March 2024 to coordinate an equitable and sustainable food system in Montgomery County. The council does this by increasing coordination of County services and resources, improving communication among food systems stakeholders, and identifying collective goals and developing ways to achieve them. As a member of the council’s leadership team, Clanagan will help shape the strategy and direction of the council. She will also serve to advance recommendations for policies and funding allocations. In her role with the County’s Commission for Women, Carla will work to promote opportunities for women, reduce gender inequality and discrimination, and to collaborate with other Montgomery County organizations and institutions. The commission also advocates for policies and programs that reduce discrimination and bias while uplifting women in every field. https://lnkd.in/ezwfGW9f

A major thank you to The Foundation For Delaware County for the generous $83,000 awarded to Share Food Program as part of the $1.2 million Impact Grant which was distributed across 57 DelCo nonprofits. This funding will be used to support our centralized food bank and promote equitable food access across our 17 county food pantries. https://lnkd.in/ew2T3my7

Save the date! Our Annual Party in the Warehouse is taking place September 26th 🎉  For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Sonia DeVan, Share’s Director of Corporate Partnerships: 📧 sdevan@sharefoodprogram.org ☎ 215.223.2220 ext. 144 Transform the future of food security with Share Food Program.  Share Food Program leads the fight against food insecurity in the region by serving an expansive, quality partner network of community-based organizations and school districts engaged in food distribution, education, and advocacy.

Today marks Gail Johnson’s last official day on the job at Share Food Program. An absolute Share legend, Gail has supported and seen our organization through a decades-long transformation and has done a whole lot—and honestly, a little bit of everything—at Share since 1998. Join us as we wish Gail a huge congratulations on her retirement. We can never say thanks enough for all that she has done for us and the communities we serve. We’ll miss her so much 💚

Thanks to the Inquirer’s Michael Klein for mentioning Share Food Program’s Nice Roots Farm in his recent Let’s Eat newsletter. Check out the mention (and read about which Philly-area dumpling houses are on Michael’s radar!) here. https://lnkd.in/eJnK73ZC