For the first time, Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA) has extended its annual Pie in the Sky sale to create a new fundraiser in honor of Pi(e) Day, which is celebrated on Tuesday, March 14. Funds raised will go directly towards MANNA’s services providing medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling for people suffering from critical illnesses such … Continue reading
Essen Bakery owner Tova du Plessis, who hails from South Africa, is launching a campaign to help women in her homeland who are dealing with the harsh realities of poverty, food insecurity, and rape. The initiative is called Babkas for Blankets (for Women in South Africa), and it launches on Wednesday, March 1 in commemoration of Women’s … Continue reading
Vince Iannelli, owner of Iannelli’s Brick Oven Bakery, South Philly’s famous tomato pie and gravy shop which opened in 1910 at 1155 E. Passyunk Ave, has gotten into the holiday spirit and organized a way to give back to a family in need this holiday season. With the help of a number of friends and … Continue reading
The Cooks Who Care Community Cookbook is a compilation of recipes shared by chefs, beverage professionals & health experts committed to supporting mental health advocacy in the Food & Beverage Industries. The book, organized to celebrate the four seasons, features drinks, dishes & ideas that celebrate seasonal ingredients and are perfect for home entertaining. It … Continue reading
In support of the Philadelphia restaurant working community, US Foods and Caring for Friends are supplying 10,000 prepared meals along with 1000 boxes of shelf-stable groceries for idled restaurant workers at this challenging time. You may recall the Serve Better relief efforts early on in the pandemic, but this time they are increasing the number … Continue reading
Jezabel Careaga of Jezabel’s Cafe is imploring folks to shop small for the next 120 days to help save independent businesses in the community. According to the #120Friendly campaign she started, the 120 days between December 1st and March 30th are crucial for the small businesses that make neighborhoods unique and vibrant. According to Yelp, … Continue reading
Want to support Black Lives Matter in Philadelphia and South Jersey? You can start by ordering food from black-owned restaurants, cafes, and pop-ups that are open for take-out and/or delivery. Kae Lani Palmisano (host of WHYY’s Check, Please) was inspired by folks in other cities who compiled lists to get the word out about black-owned … Continue reading
To celebrate Habit Burger’s 50th anniversary, the company is partnering with No Kid Hungry for the fifth consecutive year to help end childhood hunger in America. This year, The Habit Burger has set a goal of raising $500,000 which will help No Kid Hungry provide about 5 million meals for kids in need. Until September 24th, … Continue reading
On the morning of Friday, June 8th, 2018, I woke up to learn that Anthony Bourdain had died. To say I was shaken to my core is an understatement. I had a viscerally raw and physically jarring reaction upon hearing the news. I bolted up out of bed with tears immediately flooding my eyes. I kept saying, … Continue reading
As part of Sofitel Philadelphia’s commitment to philanthropy they have formed a partnership with Broad Street Ministry where a portion of proceeds from the hotel’s banquet menu will go directly to supporting Broad Street Ministry programs. Broad Street Ministry focuses on providing services to vulnerable people – men and women who are homeless, at risk … Continue reading
