Core Programs & Weekly Services

In 18 years, the feeding program has served over 75,000 meals through various initiatives like weekly food baskets, emergency deliveries, Thanksgiving turkey distributions, and Christmas dinners. The daycare and after-school literacy program supports the education of over 200 children annually. Additionally, the organization provides emergency food assistance to families facing food insecurity.

Annual Community Outreach

We conduct various drives annually, including a Back-to-School Drive for over 500 students, Thanksgiving and Christmas Drives providing food baskets, toys (5,000+ via Toys for Tots), gift cards, and coats (200+). Additionally, we distribute blankets and coats to over 200 homeless individuals each year.

Health & Wellness Initiatives

We implemented a COVID response by conducting over 1,000 tests, distributing 2,500 relief baskets, and providing PPE to seniors. We also partnered with Temple University, Gateway Health, and Einstein Medical Center for health screenings. Training sessions included CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and Opioid/NARCAN education. Special events featured Women’s Heart Health Day, Paint with a Twist for Seniors, and Martin Luther King Community give back days.

Community Engagement

Annually, we reach over 500 people through neighborhood cleanups and community days. We also conduct a Bible drive, offer CashApp support for college students, and provide gift card relief for single parents. Our support extends to sanitation workers, benefiting over 1,000 families, and to the Woodstock Family Shelter, assisting more than 200 families. Additionally, we support over 500 participants in a 12-step program each year.

Key Partnerships

We have partnered with many groups which involved a collaborative effort, including the Salvation Army, ShareFood, Temple University, Gateway Health, the Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network, and local government and community stakeholders.