Tag: The Food Trust

City Politics: Philly Food Bucks Reaches A Milestone In Empowering SNAP Shoppers

November 2, 2017 Caitlyn Heter

“When Food Bucks came out at Clark Park, I was on the SNAP benefits,” said Meghan Filoromo of The Food Trust’s Philly Food Bucks program. Filoromo was working at the market at the time. “It made such

Kensington: Food Focused Organizations Strive For A Healthier Neighborhood

December 21, 2015 pnadmin

Many neighborhoods in Philadelphia are considered underprivileged “food deserts,” low-income areas that lack regular access to grocery stores and fresh markets. They battle with consequences such as early childhood obesity and an overall decline in

Fitler Square: The Biggest and Most Intensely Local Farmers Market

March 9, 2015

As the old postal adage goes, neither rain nor sleet nor snow deters the numerous Fitler Square residents who descend upon the park’s weekly farmers market. Held every Saturday, the modest outdoor market is comprised of

Northern Liberties: Girard Avenue Corner Stores Get Healthy

September 21, 2013

[vimeo 69039404] East of Sixth Street, Girard Avenue serves as the boundary between the eclectic neighborhood of Fishtown and the burgeoning community of Northern Liberties. Local businesses abound, Girard is a convenient go-to avenue for residents

Francisville: The Importance of Fresh Food

April 8, 2011

https://vimeo.com/22026603] Katie Searl hoped to cut back on the use of her car by moving to the city last year. The Francisville resident works across the street from her home–making for an easy vehicle-free commute.

Francisville: Food Bucks and Farmers Markets

April 8, 2011

More than 35 percent of adults living in Philadelphia County are obese, according to the Public Health Management Corp. Representatives from the Department of Public Health said a lack of access to fresh and affordable