Food and Nutrition

WIC (Women, Infant, and Children's Program)
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition education program funded by federal and state governments to make nutritious foods available to women, infants and children. The following persons may be eligible: Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who have given birth within the past 6 months, Infants, Children under 5 years old. Main Office- 215-978-6100, or 800-743-3300- 642 N. Broad Street - www.northwic.org - Click here for WIC Office Locations
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
Provides information on various food programs to low-income Philadelphians including Food Stamps and Emergency Food resources- call 215-430-0555
Operates Food Stamp Hotline as well call 215-430-0556 to see if you qualify. Also, helps operate Food Information Line to find resources in your neighborhood. Call 215-223-3989 to find food near you! - www.hungercoalition.org
Food Resource Guide
Online resource guide to find food cupboards, WIC offices, Soup kitchens and other food resources. Click link below. - www.foodresourceguide.org
Food Emergency Referral
Through Greater Philadelhia Coalition Against Hunger –Links families in need to food through local pantries or soup kitchens- 215-223-3989 - www.pahunger.org
Emergency Food City Hotline
215-686-1776 - main city hall number. Ask for resources for food in zip code area.
CASPA's Emergency Food and Formula Hotline
Call the Children's Aid Society of PA (CASPA) for help with food emergencies-215-546-2990. - www.caspa.org
United Way- First Call for Help
United Way helpline provides phone numbers for a wide array of assistance: food; clothing, housing etc.- 215-568-3750 - www.uwsepa.org
COMPASS
COMPASS--Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Access to Social Services--is a web site that allows individuals and community based organizations access to screen for, apply for, and renew a broad range of social programs including Food Stamps, Health Care, Cash Assistance ect.-see what your family is eligible for!! - www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/
Food Stamps - Welfare assistance
Will direct families to local district office near their home-215-560-2547
The Food Trust
Committed to improving people's health and eliminating malnutrition by ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food and nutrition education. Operates low cost, fresh food farmer's markets throughout Philadelphia. 1617 JFK Blvd Suite 900. 215-575-0444. - www.thefoodtrust.org - Click here for listing of farmer's market sites
SHARE Food Program
SHARE (Self-Help and Resource Exchange) is a program where people can purchase a package of food for $16 and 2 hours of community service with a retail value of about $35. The food package contains meat, fresh fruits, vegetables, and staples. Call 215-223-2220 for more info or check out their website for a SHARE location near you. - sharefoodprogram.org
The Grow Project for Children with Failure to Thrive
The mission of the Philadelphia GROW Project is to help low-income children and their families achieve normal weight gain, good nutrition and proper development through service, research and advocacy. If you think your child has failure to thrive call 215-427-GROW (4769). - www.growproject.org
***BREAST FEEDING RESOURCES***
Nursing Mothers Advisory Council
Peer help with nursing 8am-11pm- 215-572-8044 - www.nursingmoms.net
La Leche League
Information, and support for nursing families- 610-666-0359 - www.lllusa.org/web/PhiladelphiaPA.html
Maternity Care Coalition Breastfeeding Site
Information and resources for nursing parents- 215-972-0700 - www.momobile.org/breastfeeding
Breast Feeding Resource Center
This is a Nonprofit center staffed by Board Certified Lactation Consultants to address breastfeeding problems. Appts. necessary, sliding scale used to determine payment. 215-886-2433. - www.breastfeedingresourcecenter.org