Food Bank Program

Our Mission: To lead our community in the fight against hunger.

Our Vision: That no one has to go hungry in our community.

We feed about 1000 people each week through our partner agencies Philabundance, Shop Rite, Save-A-Lot, Aldi, Restaurant Depot and Acme. Our clients include children, families, seniors and veterans. They may have suffered cut-backs or layoffs, just lost a job or may be underemployed. They may be battling illness, struggling on a fixed income or dealing with a life-changing circumstance such as divorce or the death of a loved one. We are here to help. Our impact includes:

Feeding Children - One in five children experiences hunger in Philadelphia. About two-thirds of school children are either eligible for or receive free-or-reduced meals at school. Our food bank program provide supplemental food to help keep children and their families fed.

Feeding Families - Many of the families we serve may have just lost a job or may be underemployed. They may be battling illness, struggling on a fixed income or/and low-income families living, working and going to school in underserved communities. Three days a week, our food banks opens its doors, and our-volunteers arrange an array of fresh produce, canned and dry goods, frozen protein/meat, bread and grains for a line of waiting clients.

Feeding Seniors - Senior hunger is a hidden issue in our community. Many seniors on fixed incomes have to make the difficult choice whether to purchase food or buy medicine. Seniors who do not get the nutrition they need are at a higher risk of developing health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Our Food Bank Program supplements the diets of more than 175 low-income seniors in our community with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food. Eligible seniors age 60 and over receive canned fruits and vegetables, canned protein, grains, cereal, beverages and other food each month. When possible, we provide fresh produce, frozen meats, dairy, bread, deli items and toiletries.

G.O.S.P. Food Banks continues to provide families in need with turkeys at Thanksgiving & Christmas yearly.