purpose
Jul. 18, 2017 12:02 pm
Cool event alert: A discussion on the future of the ‘politics of food’
It's City & State PA's inaugural "Politics of Food" event, where two roundtables will discuss how best to address vulnerable populations and what urban farming can do to help.
method
Apr. 28, 2017 11:36 am
During the NFL Draft and beyond, food rescue isn’t a ‘one-organization solution’
On day two of the NFL Draft in Philly, Megha Kulshreshtha offers some insight into why she thinks Food Connect is just one part of a bigger solution.
people
Mar. 13, 2017 4:52 pm
The Food Trust is celebrating 25 years of ‘comprehensive’ food access work
The national, Philly-based nonprofit "is about ensuring that we have a just, fair, equitable food system," said Project Associate Kamaryn Norris in her "Around the Corner" interview.
people
Mar. 6, 2017 3:47 pm
Food Moxie is shrinking the number of people it serves — on purpose
The food justice nonprofit knows how hard it is to measure behavior change, so it's going deeper rather than broader.
results
Mar. 3, 2017 11:06 am
Why Ambler Food Co-op is becoming a part of Weavers Way to open a community-owned grocery store
As Weavers Way opens its third store in Ambler this July, the Ambler organization will be no more -- and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
purpose
Mar. 2, 2017 10:51 am
Here are the Philly spots that have joined the national Sanctuary Restaurants movement
The movement, started by ROC United and Presente.org, is an effort where restaurants pledge to provide safe spaces for everyone. ROC Philadelphia has been a big part of it all.
results
Feb. 20, 2017 12:52 pm
The Food Trust is tackling the ‘chicken and egg issue’ of food access and demand
The nonprofit's recently launched Center for Healthy Food Access, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is a national, collaborative effort to increase both.
people
Feb. 16, 2017 7:04 am
Nonprofits, let Sunday Suppers be your outcomes-tracking role model
It can be as easy as pre- and post-program surveys. Check out founder Linda Samost's "Around the Corner" interview for insight.
people
Feb. 1, 2017 4:14 pm
Watch this social entrepreneur explain how she wants to fix the food system
Guatemala-born entrepreneur Tatiana Garcia-Granados explains how her distribution nonprofit is improving local food systems.
results
Jan. 26, 2017 10:52 am
Rooster Soup Co. is open and folks are loving it
"Soup, duh," says Zagat about the charity-minded luncheonette. "Delicious and belly-warming," claims Tablet mag. "A touch of Jewishness," raves Philly.com.