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Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Partners With Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital To Host Free Food Distribution

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is partnering with Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby (Delaware County) to host a free food distribution to address ongoing pandemic-related food insecurity. NDS aims to distribute a combined 930 pre-packaged meal boxes and student meal kits to those in need of nourishing food. Community volunteers will be on-hand to assist in the drive-through event. Saturday, May 1, 202110:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital1501 Lansdowne AvenueDarby, PA 19023 This is NDS’ 11th large-scale community-wide food giveaway since October 2020. NDS has distributed over 5,000 meal boxes and 56,000 student meal kits to those in need throughout the five-county area through these efforts. No ID is required. All are welcome. Student meal boxes contain seven breakfasts and lunches for children 18 years old and younger who are virtual learners not receiving school meals.  The food boxes are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Farmers to Families” Food Box Program.  # # # Editor’s Note: For 47 years, Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (NDS) mission has been to serve children and those in need with healthy food. NDS accomplishes its mission in two distinct ways: by administering the federally-funded child nutrition programs and through the privately supported Community Food Program. For more information, please visit https://nutritionaldevelopmentservices.org/. NDS is an equal opportunity service provider.

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts 10th Free Community Food Distribution to Combat Ongoing Food Insecurity amid the Pandemic

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is hosting its 10th free community food distribution to address pandemic-related food insecurity. NDS staff and volunteers aim to distribute 432 food boxes containing produce, meats, and dairy in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park neighborhood. Saturday, April 24, 202110:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church1337 East Hunting Park AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19124 Since October 2020, NDS has organized these community-wide events as a way to boost daily efforts throughout the five-county Philadelphia area. Through these efforts, NDS has distributed over 5,000 meal boxes and 56,000 student meal kits to those in need. There will also be 650 student meal boxes available containing seven breakfasts and lunches for children and youth ages 2-18 years old who are attending school virtually and not receiving school meals. No registration, ID, or qualifications are required. Cars are asked to enter through the parking lot located off Glendale Street and exit onto East Bristol Street. Walk-ups will also be accommodated. The food boxes are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Farmers to Families” Food Box Program.  # # # Editor’s Note: For 47 years, Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (NDS) mission has been to serve children and those in need with healthy food. NDS accomplishes its mission in two distinct ways: by administering the federally-funded child nutrition programs and through the privately supported Community Food Program. For more information, please visit https://nutritionaldevelopmentservices.org/. NDS is an equal opportunity service provider.

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host Free Food Distribution in North Philadelphia

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is hosting a free community food distribution in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park neighborhood to address pandemic-related food insecurity. NDS aims to distribute 430 food boxes containing produce, meats, and dairy to those in need. This is the eighth food giveaway since October in a series of distributions organized by NDS as a way to boost daily efforts and combat hunger throughout the five-county Philadelphia area. So far, NDS has distributed 4,600 meal boxes and 56,000 student meals through these efforts. Saturday, March 27, 202110:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church1337 East Hunting Park AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19124 NDS staff along with volunteers from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be on hand to aid in the event, among others. There will also be 800 student meal boxes available containing seven breakfasts and lunches for children and youth ages 2-18 years old who are attending school virtually and not receiving school meals. No registration, ID, or qualifications are required. Cars are asked to enter through the parking lot located off Glendale Street and exit onto East Bristol Street. Walk-ups will also be accommodated. The food boxes are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Farmers to Families” Food Box Program.  # # # Editor’s Note: For 47 years, Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (NDS) mission has been to serve children and those in need with healthy food. NDS accomplishes its mission in two distinct ways: by administering the federally-funded child nutrition programs and through the privately supported Community Food Program. For more information, please visit https://nutritionaldevelopmentservices.org/. NDS is an equal opportunity service provider.

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Receives $20,000 Grant from The Connelly Foundation to Boost Hunger Relief Efforts And Feed Families In Need

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) recently received a $20,000 COVID Response and Recovery grant from the Connelly Foundation to boost hunger relief efforts and feed families in need throughout the five-county Philadelphia region. The awarded funds are being used to provide nearly 2,000 frozen, four-person style casserole meals to families facing food insecurity and financial challenges stemming from the ongoing pandemic. Approximately 670 of the casseroles have already been distributed to households throughout the area by way of NDS’ sponsored community food distributions. The casseroles were handed out alongside other nourishing food items benefitting children, individuals and families. The remaining 1,330 meals are in the process of being delivered to NDS’ network of over 50 food cupboards and outreach programs throughout the five-county metropolitan area. To prepare the meals, NDS partnered with Philabundance Community Kitchen to create three varieties to be distributed to those in need. Ms. Lizanne Hagedorn, executive director of NDS said, “Anticipated ongoing economic hardship during the winter months inspired the production and distribution of these healthy and hardy meals for individuals and families.  They complement the distribution of children’s meals at schools and community locations.  NDS is grateful to the Connelly Foundation for the opportunity to augment the food resources available to communities in need.” NDS has been on the frontlines of the fight against hunger for nearly five decades. Since the pandemic began, NDS has provided non-stop critical support and assistance to thousands of individuals, seniors, families, and children across the region with food and food related resources. For more information on upcoming community food distributions as well as locations of NDS sponsored food cupboards and meal sites for children and youth, please visit https://nutritionaldevelopmentservices.org/covid19/. About [...]

Nutritional Development Services Of The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches Annual “One-Can Meal” Lenten Food Drive

In 2020, Nutritional Development Services collected nearly 18,000 pounds of non-perishable canned “one-meal” items to help stock the shelves of its food cupboards and outreaches. Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is launching its annual “One-Can Meal” food drive to enable broad and meaningful participation in the Lenten season. Lenten food drives help fulfill the season’s call to almsgiving. This year’s effort is especially critical when many across the Philadelphia region are faced with increased food insecurity and financial challenges stemming from the ongoing pandemic. Those interested in helping our neighbors in need can support NDS’ Community Food Program by purchasing “one-can” meal food items online through You Give Goods at www.yougivegoods.com/ndslentenfood. All goods donated now through March 30 will be distributed throughout the five-county area to NDS’ network of over 50 food cupboards and outreach centers. NDS is also partnering with schools throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to organize collections within their school communities. Participating faculty, staff and students are encouraged to collect non-perishable “one-can” meals such as canned meats, soups, and beans to benefit those in need. To further help food-insecure individuals and families, faithful can also participate in Rice Bowl, an initiative of Catholic Relief Services (CRS). This faith-in-action program provides a tangible way to incorporate prayer, fasting, and almsgiving into our Lenten journeys. A quarter of all donations made to Rice Bowl support NDS and are used to combat hunger and poverty locally. For additional information, please visit http://archphila.org/crsricebowl/. # # # Editor’s Note: For over 47 years, NDS’ mission has been to serve children and those in need with healthy food and food-related resources. NDS accomplishes its mission in two distinct ways: by administering the federally-funded child [...]

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Chichester School District Partner to Host Free Community Food Distribution

This community food distribution is one of several organized by Nutritional Development Services in recent months in an effort to continue the fight against hunger. Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS), in partnership with the Chichester School District (Delaware County), will host a free “Farmers to Families” food box distribution for individuals and households facing food insecurity stemming from the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Saturday, February 20, 202110:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Chichester Middle School925 Meetinghouse RoadBoothwyn, PA 19061 NDS will have 500 food boxes on hand to distribute to those in need. Dedicated staff and community volunteers will be on hand to aid in the drive-through and walk-up event. The pre-packaged food boxes are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Farmers to Families” Food Box Program and contain nourishing produce, meat, and dairy products. NDS will also have 450 free student meal boxes available for children and youth who are attending school virtually and not receiving school meals. Each box will contain seven breakfasts and seven lunches along with milk. No registration, ID, or qualifications are required. Cars are asked to enter the middle school complex via Chichester Avenue located across from Wawa. Walk-ups will also be accommodated. At NDS’ most recent community food distribution, over 650 food boxes, 800 student meal kits, and 300 frozen casseroles were distributed to those in need. Similar events are scheduled for the future. # # # Editor’s Note: For 47 years, Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (NDS) mission has been to serve children and those in need with healthy food. NDS accomplishes its mission in two distinct ways: by administering the federally-funded child nutrition programs and through the privately supported [...]

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host Free Food Distribution to Combat Ongoing Food Insecurity

Nutritional Development Services will have 1,000 USDA food boxes to distribute as well as over 700 free student meal boxes for children and youth who are attending school virtually. Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) will host a free “Farmers to Families” food box distribution in North Philadelphia for individuals and families facing food insecurity stemming from the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Saturday, February 6, 202110:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church1337 East Hunting Park AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19124 The pre-packaged food boxes are funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Farmers to Families” Food Box Program. Each box contains nourishing produce, meat, and dairy products. Recipients also will receive a gallon of milk. NDS will have approximately 1,000 food boxes on hand to distribute to those in need. NDS will also have over 700 free student meal boxes on hand for children and youth who are attending school virtually and not receiving school meals. Each box will contain seven breakfasts and seven lunches along with milk. NDS will offer a contactless drive-through distribution following all social distancing guidelines. No registration, ID, or qualifications are required. Cars are asked to enter through the parking lot located off Glendale Street and exit onto East Bristol Street. Walk-ups will also be accommodated. # # # Editor’s Note: For 47 years, Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (NDS) mission has been to serve children and those in need with healthy food. NDS accomplishes its mission in two distinct ways: by administering the federally-funded child nutrition programs and through the privately supported Community Food Program. For more information, please visit https://nutritionaldevelopmentservices.org/. NDS is an equal opportunity service provider.

Nutritional Development Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Hosts “Farmers To Families” Food Box Distribution

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) will host a “Farmers to Families” food box distribution to benefit individuals and families facing food insecurity stemming from the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Saturday, January 30, 202110:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Archdiocesan Pastoral Center (Parking Lot)222 North 17th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103 The free pre-packaged food boxes, funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Farmers to Families” Food Box Program, will contain nourishing produce, meat, and dairy products. Recipients also will receive a gallon of milk. NDS will have approximately 1,000 food boxes on hand to distribute to those in need. NDS will also provide free student meal boxes for children and youth who are attending school virtually and not receiving school meals. Each box will contain seven breakfasts and seven lunches along with milk. This relief effort is especially critical for families with virtual students who cannot get to an NDS sponsored meal site during the week. NDS will offer a contactless drive-through distribution following all social distancing guidelines. No registration, ID, or qualifications are required. Cars are asked to pull into the entrance of the APC Parking lot located on 17th Street and exit onto 18th street. # # #