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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 Click here for map. 1617 JFK Blvd Suite 900. 215-575-0444.
www.thefoodtrust.org
Click here for info on Philly Food Bucks to get extra healthy foods with your Access Card
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- 1300 W Leigh Avenue. https://northwic.org/
https://www.pawic.com/
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.compass.state.pa.us/Compass.Web/public/cmphome
Amazing FREE app that tracks your EBT spending, helps with monthly food budgeting, helps find helpful resources in your community, and even has coupons. Download here www.freshebt.com
Go to https://www.phila.gov/food/#/ for a map of free food sites, older adult meal sites, student meal sites, general meal sites, community refrigerators around Philadelphia. No ID is required. Distribution times and meal size vary per site. More info and resources can be found on the website.
Call 866-3-HUNGRY or 877-8-HAMBRE (Espanol) Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm. if in need of food.
www.philabundance.org
United Way helpline provides phone numbers for a wide array of assistance: food; clothing, housing etc.-
Just call 211 or go to website 211sepa.org
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SHARE (Self-Help and Resource Exchange) is a program where people can purchase a package of food for $20 and 2 hours of community service with a retail value of about $40. The food package contains meat, fresh fruits, vegetables, and staples. Call 215-223-2220 or 800-595-3663 for more info or check out their website for a SHARE location near you.
sharefoodprogram.org
Free fresh fruits and veggies for those who need them. Click here for locations.
https://www.philabundance.org/find-food-food-map/
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Use these tips and materials to make healthy choices while staying within your budget.
Click link for info www.choosemyplate.gov/budget
Philly site to help you reduce sweetened drinks and increase healthy choices in our lives.
http://foodfitphilly.org/
Click here for amazing resources https://www.phillylovesfamilies.com/breastfeeding-and-chestfeeding
A FREE mobile app that provides on-demand access to lactation specialists right from your smartphone. Get the app “Pacify” in the Apple Store or Google Play.
Fill out a sign-up form on www.pacify.com/pdph/#form to get FREE 24/7 access. Bilingual Info here www.pacify.com/pdph
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Click here for great handouts in English and Spanish
Click here for great info www.womenshealth.gov/its-only-natural
If you get WIC and have breastfeeding questions call 800-367-6347 for help
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Free breastfeeding support and community doula (labor support) services for women and families. Doulas provide culturally-connected support to women and families during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the weeks after birth. Breastfeeding support is provided by Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs). Services available in English and Spanish. 215-972-0700
maternitycarecoalition.org/breastfeeding
For Health Partners patients. 24 hour breastfeeding hotline. Call 215-307-6791 for issues/questions with breastfeeding.
Information, and support for nursing families- 610-666-0359
En Espanol
www.lllusa.org/web/PhiladelphiaPA.html
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
Dozens of videos and handouts for all breast feeding questions/issues. Click kellymom.com/category/bf/
Click link below for info.
https://www.ameda.com/breastfeeding-guide
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MANNA provides meals to children who are suffering from a serious illness which is affecting their nutritional status. To get more information on MANNA’s services and to access a Referral Form (your doctor must fill out) , please visit our website at www.mannapa.org or you can contact our Nutrition Department at 215-496-2662 x5.
Click here for referral.