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A Guide to Food Assistance in Philadelphia

People facing food insecurity in this city are making difficult choices everyday that affect their ability to thrive.

When forced to stretch food dollars, families often purchase cheaper, unhealthier foods to get their children through the day and stave off the feeling of hunger.
Many food-insecure seniors are choosing between buying food and paying for medicine, and may skip meals throughout the day.
The consequences of these choices include malnutrition, obesity, mental health concerns, a weakened immune system, and a reduced ability to pay attention in school.

Based on this knowledge, the Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council's Anti-Hunger Subcommittee identified the need for a food resources toolkit that consolidated information about how to get affordable, healthy food in Philadelphia.

The subcommittee members gathered and compiled reliable information about different types of food resources for a project now known as Philly Food Finder.

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 == A Guide to Food Assistance in Philadelphia ==
+People facing food insecurity in this city are making difficult choices everyday that affect their ability to thrive.
+*When forced to stretch food dollars, families often purchase cheaper, unhealthier foods to get their children through the day and stave off the feeling of hunger.
+*Many food-insecure seniors are choosing between buying food and paying for medicine, and may skip meals throughout the day.
+*The consequences of these choices include malnutrition, obesity, mental health concerns, a weakened immune system, and a reduced ability to pay attention in school.
+Based on this knowledge, the Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council's Anti-Hunger Subcommittee identified the need for a food resources toolkit that consolidated information about how to get affordable, healthy food in Philadelphia.
+*The subcommittee members gathered and compiled reliable information about different types of food resources for a project now known as Philly Food Finder.