What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Food Recovery
The Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) passed in Congress on December 21, 2022. By expanding existing food donation policy, the FDIA strengthens growing efforts to mitigate food waste and redirect surplus food to the millions of people currently experiencing food insecurity in the U.S.
Black Activists Who Built the Food Justice Movement
The movement for food justice in the U.S. has always been a movement for racial justice. For this year’s Black History Month, we’re continuing to highlight Black people who have radically impacted the U.S.’ food and farming systems, building up movements for food justice that increase community power and directly confront the racism at all levels of U.S. society and government.
Share Food Program to Host Delaware County Food Drive, Calls for Community Support
Beginning in March 2023, Share Food Program is collecting food donations to help feed families across the region.
Philly Food Rescue stocks 17 community fridges in Philadelphia for 24/7 food access
Philly Food Rescue at Share Food Program is proud to partner with the mutual aid network of community fridges throughout the city.
Our fridge partners are stocked and cleaned daily, ServSafe certified, and open to the public 24/7. The community is invited to take food, share food, and spread the word about alternative sharing economies of free, fresh groceries and dry goods within our neighborhoods.
Share’s SNAP-Ed partnership launches their first produce stands
Share Food Program’s SNAP-Ed partnership has four produce stands up and running. By the end of the 2023 school year, Share will be providing fresh produce through the stands at 17 Philadelphia public schools.
Temple University Health – Episcopal Campus Food Pantry Secures Key Partnership with Share Food Program
Share Food Program is now the primary supplier for Temple University Health – Episcopal Campus’ food pantry, allowing the pantry to dramatically expand their reach.
Thanks to this new partnership, Clinical Dietitian Specialist Lisa Rasi and her team are about to see a lot more regulars. “This is going to dramatically expand our ability to provide for the community,” Rasi explains.
Share partners with BookSmiles to distribute 44,000+ books
Since January 2022, Share has partnered with BookSmiles to deliver 496 cases—that’s over 44,000 books—to kids and families throughout the Philadelphia region. Books are delivered to folks through Share’s pantry network, SNAP-Ed classes, and Philly Food Rescue.
