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Legislation passed as part of $50.1 billion state budget package for the first time includes funding for nutrition incentive program; Will expand SNAP recipients’ ability to access and afford fresh fruits and vegetables.
“Our Board of Directors is critical in advancing our goal of providing access, affordability, and education for healthy food for all,” says Mark Edwards, President & CEO of The Food Trust. “We are proud to welcome three highly skilled board members this year, whose respective knowledge will bring valuable insights to the organization to continue to make that mission possible.”
As of November 1, 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be cut off, eliminating benefits for more than 42 million Americans. Overnight, families and individuals who rely on this essential safety net will be left wondering how they’ll afford their next meal.
While The Food Trust is not a food bank providing emergency food, our programs work to ensure that healthy food is accessible and affordable in every community, every day.
When a crisis like this hits, community-based organizations like ours step up to fill the gap in any way we can and fight for our neighbors’ right to delicious, nutritious food. They need us all now more than ever. Here’s our plan:
Earlier this week, Congressman Dwight Evans, the School District of Philadelphia, and leaders of The Food Trust gathered with local parents and caregivers to address the recent defunding of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and how it jeopardizes the health of Pennsylvania’s residents. After the press conference, a class of first-grade students at Andrew Hamilton Elementary School in West Philadelphia took part in a nutrition lesson, demonstrating the positive impact of SNAP-Ed programming.
The Food Trust, in partnership with Pennsylvania-based Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, recently awarded $800,000 in funding to 13 recipients of the 2024-2025 round of the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative (PA FFFI) grant program.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) is celebrating its 26th year from August 3 – 9. A week dedicated to spotlighting local farmers markets in community neighborhoods, the annual celebration brings attention to the importance of supporting fresh, local produce and its providers. As NFMW draws near, it is crucial to show support to local farmers and nutrition education programs that connect residents to these providers.
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, alongside other elected officials and leaders of The Food Trust and Share Food Program, gathered with members of the community today to address the proposed defunding of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and call on federal legislators to reject the current funding bill. Children attending summer camp at The Caring Center, a West Philadelphia childcare center that participates in SNAP-Ed programming, joined the speakers in sharing delicious, crunchy apples, and a lesson about apple trees, further demonstrating the impact of cutting nutrition education from the federal budget.
The Food Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors:
Continuing a 30-plus-year tradition of infusing Philadelphia communities with fresh fruits and vegetables, The Food Trust is thrilled to launch its 2024 farmers market season with a slate of multi-vendor farmers markets (year-round) and smaller seasonal farm stands (July-October) located in neighborhoods across the city. In an effort to increase affordability of fresh produce, all Food Trust farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT, Food Bucks, WIC and Senior Checks and cash, and many vendors also accept debit/credit. In addition, The Food Trust’s talented nutrition educators will provide weekly live cooking demonstrations at all of our seasonal farm stands, where customers can receive nutrition tips, food samples and Food Bucks.
The Food Trust is pleased to release a Request for Proposal (RFP), which seeks an evaluator to conduct an impact evaluation of Cooking Matters’ new curriculum, Cooking Matters Core. Cooking Matters Core is designed to help organizations and implementers reach individuals, caregivers and families with dynamic content about purchasing and preparing delicious, nutritious foods. The evaluation will test Cooking Matters Core’s impact on purchasing and preparing foods that meet nutrition, budget, and personal needs.
Check out our FAQ page for more information.
RFP response due: July 5, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EST
Send proposals and questions to: Heidi Gorniok at hgorniok@thefoodtrust.org with subject line “Cooking Matters Core Evaluation: [Insert Organization Name]”
Desired start date: July 15, 2024
Desired completion date: September 30, 2025
The Food Trust is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cooking Matters. This nationally recognized nutrition education program, developed by Share Our Strength in 1993, has reached nearly 1 million individuals through courses, tours and flexible lessons in communities across the country. The program includes interactive, evidence-based curricula and resources for children, families and adults; its customizable lessons and toolkits focus on shopping and cooking healthy meals on a limited budget within a variety of community-based settings.
The culmination of a multi-year, multi-partner effort to help residents navigate their local food system, The Food Trust, the Bainum Family Foundation and the Montgomery County Food Council are pleased to announce the launch of the Nutrition Navigator (found at map.thefoodtrust.org). This interactive, multi-language, free online community resource map, currently focused on the Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. regions, gives residents a clear and comprehensive picture of the healthy food-related programs and resources available to them, from nutrition education and incentive programs, to local points of access and job training opportunities.
The FAO Schwarz Family Foundation announces that seven new paid two-year Fellowships in social impact hosted by leading nonprofit organizations, including The Food Trust, are now open for applications.
The Food Trust’s Farmers Market Program, which operates a network of year-round and seasonal farmers markets across the city of Philadelphia, is launching the 2023 season with the announcement of a brand-new farmers market: Northern Liberties Farmers Market, a partnership with Post Brothers and the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District.
The Food Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors:
The Food Trust, in collaboration with local artist Bert Trinidad, the Camden County Department of Health and Camden Lutheran Housing Inc., invite members of the media and Camden residents to come together to celebrate the unveiling of Welcome to North Camden, a mural created by and for the Camden community.
The Food Trust, a national nonprofit headquartered in Philadelphia, announces the launch of its 2022-27 strategic plan, “Partners in Promoting Nutrition Security.” The plan, which centers evidence-based programs, community engagement, and policy advocacy, will guide the organization as it fulfills its mission of ensuring delicious, nutritious food for all.