Expanded Food Access in Philadelphia

Posted by City of Philadelphia on March 31, 2020

The City has announced its commitment to providing free food to residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis through community food sites.

Beginning Monday, March 30, residents can pick up a box of food (one box per household) on Mondays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and noon at sites throughout the city. This effort is a partnership with the community-based sites, as well as Philabundance and Share Food Program.

Over the past week, the City has worked with partners to stand up a new food distribution warehouse, generously provided rent-free by Alliance HSP. The new warehouse greatly expands distribution capacity to City food hubs.

Deputy Mayor Cynthia Figueroa said, “Providing this service to Philadelphians is critical at a time when many so many people find themselves in a difficult situation. This partnership is another proud Philly moment, reflecting a committed, caring partnership that is dedicated to making sure our neighbors in every part of the City have access to food during these unprecedented times.”

Click here for a video announcement from Deputy Mayor Cynthia Figueroa regarding the new food sites. (The announcement is also recorded in SPANISH).

The list of food sites can be found here (scroll down to section on Expanded Food Access): https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-28-city-provides-update-on-covid-19-for-saturday-march-28-2020/

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