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“The La Placita Farm Stand embodies what The Food Trust is all about – connecting fresh, nutritious food and neighborhood pride to promote the wellbeing of the community,” says Mark Edwards, CEO of The Food Trust. “We look forward to its opening and what will surely be a fun-filled day at the market.”
The Food Trust is kicking off a season of growth across its Philadelphia farmers markets, with expanded market offerings, new community-led initiatives, and resources that help residents find, afford and enjoy fresh and local foods. From a larger Fairmount Farmers Market to a new volunteer program at Headhouse, plus tools that connect shoppers with nutrition incentives, the nonprofit is making healthy food more accessible in neighborhoods across the city.
The Food Trust recently awarded $800,000 in grant funding to 14 food retail projects in the 2026 cohort of The Food Trust’s Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative (TFT’s PA FFFI), a statewide public-private healthy food financing program funded by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.
The Food Trust, Philadelphia City Council member Cindy Bass, and partners from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Nicetown and Tioga Love Where You Live community greening program will celebrate the new awning installed at Corner Food Market by hosting a community event for all ages.
On Saturday, June 6, Philadelphia Councilmembers Jamie Gauthier and Dr. Nina Ahmad will join The Food Trust at West Philly’s famed Clark Park Farmers Market to help kick off a special month-long Food Bucks promotion that will make fresh fruits and vegetables more affordable for SNAP shoppers.
The Food Trust, the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit fighting for nutrition security, will be increasing the value of its Food Bucks program to provide 2-for-1 matching through June 30, or while supplies last.
On Sunday, May 10, The Food Trust will celebrate Mother’s Day at its weekly Headhouse Farmers Market in Old City by offering FREE portraits by professional photographer Alex McDonnell.
“Evaluation is how we turn good ideas into proven solutions,” says Mark Edwards, President & CEO of The Food Trust. “Eve brings the expertise to rigorously assess our work, generate actionable insights, and help us improve and scale programs that improve food access and affordability. Her leadership will ensure our efforts are both community-informed and evidence-driven as we expand our impact in Philadelphia and beyond.”
The Food Trust, the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit fighting for nutrition security, will hold its fourth annual Fresh Picked Fundraiser on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The cocktail-style event, hosted at BLDG39 at the Arsenal, will help support The Food Trust’s initiatives for the coming year.
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.