From November 15 to 22, we're drawing attention to the impact that hunger and homelessness bring to the community.

Are you safely hosting an educational, service, fundraising, or advocacy event during this week? We'd love to hear about it and spread the word! Fill out the participation form by November 6.

Volunteer Management & Recruitment Training | November 10
Discover new strategies to recruit and manage volunteers, learn how to create a marketing message, and get tips on online advertising best practices. This training is hosted in partnership with the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Services. Sign up.

Kensington Community Meals Meeting | November 18
Share your thoughts on how providers can best work together in Kensington. We'll focus on free meal services, trash, and litter accumulation. Sign up.

Outside the Box with Lala seeks winter clothing such as coats, blankets, scarves, and gloves to distribute during holiday services. Email Lala if you if you can assist.

MANNA seeks volunteer drivers to help during Thanksgiving week, including the holiday. Email MANNA if you can assist.

SEAMAAC seeks 50-75 volunteers to work at 15 polling sites in South Philly on Election Day. Provided trainings include poll watching, exit polling, de-escalation, and meals. Email Dominic Brennan, Michelle Kim, or Dave Pashley if you can assist.

Caring for Friends seeks cooking volunteers for its Farmers to Families food boxes initiative. The program also seeks one-on-one delivery drivers to distribute groceries and meal to seniors and neighbors living with disabilities. Email Jeannette Fournier if you can assist.

Chosen 300 seeks volunteers to package meals one hour prior to their takeout meal services. Email Chosen 300 or call 215-243-0300 if you can assist.

Feast Incarnate seeks four substitute servers to remain on call as a COVID-19 precaution. Email Nell McCaslin if you can assist.

Bethel Presbyterian Church seeks volunteers for Thursday and Saturday meal services. Additional requests include capital, volunteers, paper products, and food donations. Email Grace Marable if you can assist.

Join the Anti-Hunger "Slack" Channel
We use this platform to collaborate beyond the newsletter and calls. We encourage you to post questions, offer or request resources, and promote events. Sign up for free, and take a look at the presentation slides from the Anti-Hunger Slack Training for a basic overview.

Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Services
Looking for a way to serve your community? Use the Mayor's Volunteer Portal to find opportunities with nonprofits that are providing critical services. The Hub of Hope meal service is especially in need of volunteers moving forward! 

Updates Needed: Kensington Community Meals Calendar
OHS is producing a weekly schedule of free meals in Kensington. If you're a meal provider in the area, please complete this short survey.

Check Your SNAP benefits
Please encourage participants to check their SNAP benefits as things are frequently changing. Refer to this one-pager from the Coalition Against Hunger to help residents apply for public benefits. 

Impact of Farmers to Families in Philadelphia
The USDA-funded program contributed to hunger relief during COVID-19 by increasing the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. View the full summary report.

Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation
The Foundation awards grants biannually to support activities that address hunger and food insecurity through direct service programs and advocacy efforts. Applications are due January 15, 2021.

City-Wide Food Access
Use this online tool to find food distribution meal sites for residents, seniors, students, and Philadelphians living with disabilities. We encourage the advertisement of meal availability, as some parents remain unaware that we are still offering student meals.

Free Meals for Unsheltered Philadelphians
This one-pager outlines the free meals schedule for people experiencing homelessness. 

Re-opening Indoor Dining Guidance
Philadelphia is now in the green phrase, which includes indoor dining. Review Restaurants and Mobile Food Vendors, PDPH's guidelines and requirements and What Does the Return of Indoor Dining Meal for Meal Providers, OHS's specific guidelines for indoor meal providers. 

Important Resources and Information
Visit our resource vault for a complete list of updated information and resources regarding the current pandemic.

Questions? Contact Amara O'Connell , Kensington Transition to Housing First VISTA.