Fighting Food Insecurity in Philadelphia
Why this coalition exists
The Feed Philly Coalition is a coalition of nonprofits, businesses, government, healthcare, education, agriculture, philanthropy, and community leaders working together to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient regional food system.
We got here the slow way: years of volunteering, feeding people, packing boxes, supporting nonprofits, and showing up when a crisis hit. The lesson from all of it is simple. No single organization can solve these challenges alone. This coalition exists because collaboration, not competition, is how lasting, systemic change happens.
How the coalition fights food insecurity in Philadelphia
Lasting change comes from people working together: on policy, in neighborhoods, and across sectors.
Collaboration
Nonprofits, businesses, government, healthcare, and community leaders at the same table, working on the same problems.
Policy Advocacy
We push for policies that make healthy food easier to grow, buy, and share across the region.
Community Awareness
Workshops, events, and partnerships that help neighbors understand the problem and join the work.
Strategic Partnerships
Public-private partnerships that turn good intentions into programs that last.
Where we're headed
These aren't side projects. They're where the food system is going, and the coalition is building toward them now.
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Controlled Environment Agriculture
Growing food year-round, close to the people who eat it.
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Food as Medicine
Treating healthy food as healthcare, because it is.
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Regional Food Infrastructure
The farms, kitchens, storage, and transport a resilient region runs on.
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Workforce Development
Training people for real careers in food, agriculture, and hospitality.
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Food Innovation
New ways to grow, process, and get food where it needs to go.
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Artificial Intelligence
Using AI to spot gaps, match resources to need, and make the food system smarter.
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CivicOS
Civic technology that connects the people, programs, and data behind this work.
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Public-Private Partnerships
Government, business, and community building things together that none could build alone.
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Data-Driven Decision Making
Decisions based on what the numbers actually say, not on assumptions.
How We Make a Difference
Our Impact
A few numbers that show what collaboration makes possible.
We've spent years volunteering, feeding people, packing boxes, supporting nonprofits, and responding to crises. The lesson we've learned is that no single organization can solve these challenges alone. Collaboration, not competition, is how we create lasting, systemic change.
- 25+
organizations collaborating
- 25+
policy initiatives supported
- 100,000+
people reached through coalition partners and community engagement
Food insecurity in Philadelphia: common questions
Short answers about the coalition and its work in the city.
- What is Feed Philly Coalition?
- A coalition of nonprofits, businesses, government, healthcare, education, agriculture, philanthropy, and community leaders working together to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient regional food system for Philadelphia.
- How does the coalition address food insecurity in Philadelphia?
- Through four areas of work: policy advocacy with government officials and stakeholders, community awareness through educational campaigns and events, collaboration with other organizations and coalitions, and education programs that provide workshops and resources.
- What is the coalition working on next?
- The future of the regional food system: controlled environment agriculture, food innovation, Food as Medicine, workforce development, regional food infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and data-driven tools including artificial intelligence and CivicOS.
- Who does food insecurity in Philadelphia affect?
- Food insecurity affects thousands of Philadelphia families, particularly children. The coalition works with a range of stakeholders to ensure that no one in the community goes hungry.
- Who does Feed Philly Coalition work with?
- The School District of Philadelphia, local government officials, the business community, and anchor institutions such as hospitals and universities.
- How can I help fight food insecurity in Philadelphia?
- You can sign up to advocate, partner with the coalition as an organization, spread awareness on social media, support policy initiatives, or build partnerships with other organizations. The Get Involved page has the details.
- How do I contact Feed Philly Coalition?
- Email [email protected], or use the form on the contact page. The coalition is at 640 North Broad Street, Suite 732, Philadelphia, PA 19130.