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Rumors fly in Kensington about coronavirus ‘immunity’ and early jail releases
That's the word from the Sunday Love Project, which is feeding people in the neighborhood daily.
How hungry Philly kids can get free lunch over winter break
Rec centers around the city are hosting the meals on three separate days.
Ugly fruits and veggies delivered to your door — stoop thieves be damned
Imperfect Produce food rescue is launching in Philly.
$36,000 in a week: How local news partnered to fight hunger and poverty in Philly
Philadelphia's food economy is booming, yet one in five people don't have enough to eat. Can the Full City Challenge help?
Here’s everything Philly loses if the government shutdown keeps going
Local orgs are scrambling to help with food, housing, safety and cash.
Full City spotlight: Training for food-service jobs at Google, instead of random bars
SF's Farming Hope uses corporate partners because regular restaurant work isn't always sustainable.
Full City spotlight: This Brewerytown coffee shop helps former foster kids succeed
The Monkey & The Elephant keeps young adults off the streets and helps set them up for productive careers.
Full City spotlight: This $20 million Seattle nonprofit helps vulnerable people find work in food
It's like a cross between Philabundance Community Kitchen and EAT Cafe, plus more.