Philadelphia Foundation, in partnership with Chobani and La Colombe Coffee Workshop, recently announced the recipients of Chobani’s Community Impact Fund, awarding $100,000 to 12 organizations working to address hunger and nutrition access in Philadelphia. Food insecurity affects hundreds of thousands of families across the region, impacting health outcomes, educational achievement, and economic opportunity.
“This partnership demonstrates what becomes possible when we align around shared challenges,” said Philip Fitzgerald, Chief Impact Officer, Philadelphia Foundation. “Through collaboration, we are able to direct resources to organizations with proven track records and deep community relationships, ensuring these grants create meaningful impact for families facing food insecurity across Philadelphia.”
This year marks the first year Chobani and La Colombe are distributing grants in Philadelphia. The funds will support a range of initiatives, from emergency food pantries and meal delivery to culturally affirming nutrition programs and mobile teaching kitchens.
Through Philadelphia Foundation’s extensive knowledge of local nonprofits, the team identified organizations demonstrating meaningful impact throughout the region in addressing food insecurity. A review committee consisting of Chobani and La Colombe employee representatives then guided the final selection.
2025 Grantees
Broad Street Love ($10,000): The grant will support restorative services, helping provide nourishment, care, and dignity to individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Caring for Friends ($5,000): The grant will be used to deliver nutritious meals to homebound individuals and seniors facing chronic illness and food insecurity.
Drueding Center ($5,000): The grant will support the Green Light Food Pantry, providing access to healthy food for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty.
KITHS ($2,000): The grant will provide culturally affirming food and nutrition support to refugee communities.
Maternity Care Coalition ($20,000): The grant will support the distribution of infant formula and other resources to help families meet critical nutritional needs during early childhood.
Mill Creek Urban Farm ($5,000): The grant will be used to distribute fresh, healthy produce to community members experiencing food insecurity.
Nationalities Service Center ($10,000): The grant will support the on-site food pantry, expanding food access for immigrant families.
SEAMAAC ($5,000): The grant will strengthen SEAMAAC’s food security and access program, helping community members in Southeast Philadelphia access nutritious and culturally familiar foods.
Share Food Program ($10,000): The grant will be used for school-based food distributions, ensuring students and families have reliable access to nutrition.
Sharing Excess ($10,000): The grant will support the expansion of its food rescue operations, redirecting surplus food to communities facing hunger.
Small Things ($8,000): The grant will support the organization’s network of pantry partners and markets, increasing access to free, nutritious food.
Vetri Community Partnership ($10,000): The grant will fund the Mobile Teaching Kitchen, providing hands-on nutrition education and cooking instruction in communities across the region.
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