Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (NDS) Community Food Program is continuing its efforts to fight hunger in the Philadelphia region by participating in the nation-wide Souper Bowl of Caring collection.
In an effort to double the impact, CAS Group is challenging others in the Philadelphia region to help fight food insecurity by pledging to match all donations made to NDS now though January 18th dollar-for-dollar up to the amount of $50,000.
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Convergence Acceleration Solutions Group is also challenging others to help fight food insecurity by matching donations to Nutritional Development Services dollar-for-dollar up to the up to the amount of $50,000. Families, adults, senior citizens, and children across the Philadelphia region who are in need of nutritious sustenance in the face of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are receiving a boost thanks to a $50,000 donation from Convergence Acceleration Solutions Group (CAS) to Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS). The donated funds will be used to support NDS’ Community Food Program and help stock the shelves of its network of over 50 food cupboards located throughout the five-county metropolitan area. Funds will also be used to purchase meals for those in critical need of support and be distributed through NDS sponsored community food distributions. Ms. Lizanne Hagedorn, Executive Director of NDS said, “NDS is pleased to be teaming up with CAS Group, an independent consulting firm that provides advisory services in the telecommunication industry, to provide increased food assistance to those in the region. Through its work with Philadelphia-based service provider Comcast, CAS Group is familiar with the Philadelphia area and is committed to helping those who call it home. In addition to a donation of $50,000 earmarked for the purchase of thousands of pounds of food to be distributed through food cupboards and outreach programs, CAS Group is putting out a challenge to match their donation dollar for dollar thus increasing the impact of their gift. At this very critical time when so many people are struggling to make ends meet, a donation of this magnitude can ease some of the suffering of those in our own communities. We are grateful for the [...]
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Student meal kits will also be provided for children and youth who are virtual learners not receiving school meals. Each box will contain five breakfasts and five lunches along with milk. Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) will hold its second community food distribution and distribute over 1,000 free “Farmers to Families” food boxes to individuals and families in need and facing food insecurity as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)pandemic. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Farmers to Families” Food Box Program, the pre-packaged boxes will contain 10 pounds of produce, five pounds of meat, and five pounds of dairy products. Recipients also will receive a gallon of milk. Saturday, October 24, 202010:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church1337 East Hunting Park AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19124 In addition, NDS will be providing free student meal boxes for children and youth who are virtual learners not receiving school meals. Each box will contain five breakfasts and five lunches along with milk. This relief effort is especially critical for families with virtual students who cannot get to a 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 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. [...]
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The Archdiocesan Pastoral Center located at 222 North 17th Street will serve as a designated food distribution site. Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Farmers to Families” Food Box Program, will distribute free food to individuals and families impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and facing food insecurity. The pre-packaged food boxes, which supports American farmers and families affected by the pandemic, will contain 10 pounds of nourishing produce, five pounds of meat, and five pounds of dairy products. Recipients also will receive a gallon of milk. Saturday, October 17, 202010:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Archdiocesan Pastoral Center (Parking Lot)222 North 17th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103 NDS will offer a contactless drive-through distribution following all social distancing guidelines. No registration 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. Walk-ups will also be accommodated. In addition, NDS will be providing free student meal boxes for children and youth who are virtual learners not receiving school meals. Each box will contain five breakfasts and five lunches along with milk. This relief effort is especially critical for families with virtual students who cannot get to a NDS sponsored meal site during the week. NDS aims to distribute approximately 1,152 “Farmers to Families” food boxes to those in need. # # # Editor’s Note: For forty-seven 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, [...]
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