Blog Category: COVID19

COVID19

UPDATE: Thursday, July 9, 2020

Dear Friend of Philabundance,   I began my new role as CEO at Philabundance last month, in a time of uncertainty, unrest, and great change for our city, region, and nation. But it is also a time of great possibility, and I am honored to have this opportunity to lead

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COVID19

UPDATE: Friday, June 19, 2020

Dear Friend of Philabundance, “I arrived in February just as the pandemic started and I could not find a job. I have three children who depend on me, and I am a single father. I am thankful for the people who donate and are able to sustain me while I

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COVID19

UPDATE: Friday, June 5, 2020

I hope this regular update finds you safe and healthy during this increasingly difficult time for so many of our communities. The staggering toll of COVID-19, coupled with the protests our country is experiencing, has left us all shaken. As the counties in our service area move to reopen, at

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COVID19

UPDATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2020

I hope this update finds you healthy and safe. As you know, our region continues to feel the widespread effects of COVID-19, and Philabundance continues to provide food for neighbors in need, safely and efficiently. Thanks to your generous support, we’re able to act quickly to serve a growing number

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COVID19

COVID19 Update: Klein Life Distribution

Philabundance is working with our partners to increase our distributions throughout the city. When possible, we are implementing drive-through distributions to help maintain social distancing while providing food to the community. At Klein Life, Philabundance delivers 400 boxes of food twice weekly to help feed families in Northeast Philadelphia. Our

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COVID19

UPDATE: Friday, May 8, 2020

In uncertain and turbulent times, it’s inspiring to see our community come together to support our neighbors in need. This COVID-19 crisis is no exception, and we are adapting to the changes each week brings because of your support. We are grateful. Not surprisingly, Philabundance is serving more households than

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Food Distribution, Acquiring Food
COVID19

UPDATE: Friday, April 17, 2020

Thanks to your support and that of thousands of other concerned neighbors, our work is able to continue through the COVID-19 crisis even as the need for food increases. We are grateful.   COVID-19 has forced us to change the way we work, from the way we acquire food, to

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COVID19

UPDATE: Friday, March 20, 2020

Amidst all of the uncertainty around Covid-19, one thing is certain. People in our community care, and want to help their neighbors. Families that are food insecure are striving to feed their families, while lost wages are forcing more people to turn to Philabundance for help.   Philabundance is more

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