More Than a Grocery: Building Community in the Face of SNAP Cuts

Chat with Dan Simons!

An interview with co-founder of Founding Farmers, Dan Simons!

Turning Food Waste into Food Security: The Impact of Food Rescue DC

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Urbank, DC Site Director of Food Rescue US, to explore how community-powered food rescue is transforming hunger relief in the nation’s capital. Kate shares her journey building one of the most effective volunteer-driven food redistribution networks in the country, the challenges and innovations behind the model, and the impact of rescuing millions of pounds of food. We also discuss lessons for young nonprofits like Food4Philly and how local, grassroots action can create meaningful change. We hope you enjoy this episode of the 4Philly Podcast!

Faith, Policy, and Hunger: How the Bread for the World Institute is Shaping a Just Food Future

In this episode, Sakeenah Shabazz and Taylor Johnson of Bread for the World Institute join Co-President Jack Ford to discuss how research-driven, faith-based advocacy tackles hunger in the U.S. and around the world. Among many things, Sakeenah and Taylor share how students can get involved, advance food equity, and influence policies that create lasting change.

More Than a Grocery: Building Community in the Face of SNAP Cuts

Eli Moraru, Co-Founder of The Community Grocer, joins us to talk about reinventing the corner store, the impact of recent SNAP cuts on Philadelphia families, and how innovative models like SNAP-eligible meal kits and community kitchens are reshaping food access with dignity.

Long-term Impact and Innovative Strategies with the Community Grocer

In this episode, co-hosts Milan Varma and Jack Ford sit down with Eli Moraru, founder of The Community Grocer [https://www.thecommunitygrocer.org/], to explore how his nonprofit is transforming food access in Greater Philadelphia. Discover the innovative strategies behind SNAP-eligible meal kits, the challenges of addressing food insecurity, and the long-term impact of community-driven solutions.