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Learn more about how you or your community-based organization can bring food and friendship to your neighbors.
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The Caring for Friends team is comprised of experienced members driven by our mission to provide food and friendship to those in need.
Meet Our Team
Our History
Caring for Friends was founded by one woman in her home almost 50 years ago on the premise that no one should be hungry or alone in a world of caring people.
How Can We Help?
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Caring for Friends is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. We fulfill our mission through a homebound meals program, homeless outreach, and a food bank — thanks to the help of thousands of volunteers, donors, home cooks, and supporters.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We store meals in freezers throughout the Philadelphia area. Your group can make a meaningful difference by sponsoring a freezer.
We transport food and supplies throughout the Philadelphia area. Your group can sponsor a vehicle to help facilitate getting food to those who need it.
We Are Able to Provide Thousands of
Nutritious and Delicious Meals
Thanks to Our Donors!
You or your group can collect non-perishable food that can be used for cooking meals or for our snack bags.
Anyone can make a donation whether it be monetary, food, or in-kind, and we stretch your dollars further.
Manufacturers and retailers can donate non-perishable foods so that we may keep a well-stocked commercial kitchen.
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“No one should be hungry or alone in a world of caring people”
Rita Ungaro-Schiavone
The Power of Friendship
Caring for Friends was founded on the premise that no one should be hungry or alone in a world of caring people.
Many know the physical and mental toll that hunger has on people. But most don’t know that loneliness can increase the chance of dementia, depression and heart disease.
To fight both, we deliver food + friendship to seniors, veterans, and those with disabilities by bringing a week’s worth of meals and visiting with our clients. We also make monthly calls to check in and see how clients are doing.
In our caring kitchen, we make sandwiches, soups, and snack bags for people facing homelessness. Included is a “caring card” with an inspirational message, handed out by volunteers to those living on the streets, and in shelters.
Don’t just take our word for it. Hear our clients’ stories.
“I’m 88 and I look great, but I’m not. I have 5 or so different ailments — who has the energy to go out and fix a meal? I cry thinking about it.”
Patricia McGrath, Client Friend
Group Volunteering Opportunities
Groups can provide monetary, food, and in-kind donations, like office furniture or company-related goods and services, to support our mission. We offer on-site and remote group volunteering opportunities.
Cooking may be done at our commercial kitchen in northeast Philadelphia or onsite at your organization. Cooking sessions at our facilities can last anywhere from 2 to 4 hours, depending on your group’s availability.
We also encourage non-community or corporate groups to get together to cook. We have participants who invite their neighbors and friends to gather in their homes and spend a few hours group cooking for Caring for Friends. We will provide packaging materials for the meals, as well as instructions and assistance on how to deliver the food.
Cooking OptionsCooking may be done at our commercial kitchen in northeast Philadelphia or onsite at your organization. Cooking sessions at our facilities can last anywhere from 2 to 4 hours, depending on your group’s availability.
We also encourage non-community or corporate groups to get together to cook. We have participants who invite their neighbors and friends to gather in their homes and spend a few hours group cooking for Caring for Friends. We will provide packaging materials for the meals, as well as instructions and assistance on how to deliver the food.
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Thank You to Our Generous Partners
Headquarters
12271 Townsend Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154-1288
Phone: 215-464-2224
Fax: 215-464-2507
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday (Pick up only)
9:00 AM to Noon
Connect with Caring for Friends
If you have a general question for the Caring for Friends team, please fill out the form below.
Locations
Delaware County Warehouse
433 Seminole Street
Essington, PA 19029
Main Warehouse
12271 Townsend Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Main Line Office
28 S Waterloo Road # 100
Devon, PA 19333
Caring for Friends relies on your support to help us make, purchase, pack, and deliver food.
provides five snack bags for people facing homelessness
buys one week of groceries for 50 families
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Caring for Friends, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Charitable Organizations.
Other Ways to Donate
If you would like to make an in-kind donation of something other than the items listed above, please contact us at 215-464-2224 or fill out the general inquiries form.
If you are able to make a donation to help us raise visibility, contact Stef@caringforfriends.org
We rely on the help of the community to keep our operations up and running and would greatly appreciate a gift of time to help with:
- Food sorting and stocking
- Equipment repair
- Warehouse revitalization, such as painting or flooring
- Office and administrative work
Our operation is made possible by generous donations of equipment from individuals, organizations, and companies to help our volunteers store, prepare, and deliver food to client friends.
Some of our equipment needs include:
- Warehouse generator
- Commercial freezers
Whether you have a gas card, own a gas station, or work for the gas company, getting reduced-price or free gas will help us save money, and feed more people in need.
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