Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
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Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Warminster Food Bank is one of many food banks in Bucks County, Pennsylvania racing to help families during the pause in SNAP benefits.
The Patrician Society food pantry in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is seeing more people than ever turning to them for help.
Food banks across the state are bracing for increased demand as uncertainty grows over SNAP benefits. Ross DiMattei reports.
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday amid the federal government shutdown. Dan Snyder reports.
About one in eight Americans receives federal food aid, and in Philadelphia, that number is more like one in three.
Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, New Jersey, has broken its record for most meals in a day, and could break that record again if SNAP is not funded.
N.J. food pantries say they're in "uncharted territory" as a disruption in SNAP benefits looms due to the government shutdown.
More than 130,000 people rely on SNAP to help put food on the table in the southern part of New Jersey, according to the Food Bank of South Jersey. With the pause in benefits just days away, food pantries across our area are mobilizing and preparing to try to help families in need.
If the federal government shutdown continues, there will be a pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits come Saturday, Nov. 1.
No government shutdown has ever resulted in a lapse in benefits, but state authorities are warning SNAP recipients to prepare for that possibility. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The Food Bank of South Jersey said it distributed a record 23 million pounds of food in 2024, and it's on track to surpass that number this year.
Food banks in the United States are facing tough times after the federal government cut a billion dollars in funding that would help stock food for people in need. Ryan Hughes got a firsthand look at how that's affecting families in South Jersey.
Michael Cerino, executive director of the Warminster Food Bank, said much of their food comes from a partner agency, which saw cuts to a federal food grant earlier this year.
Greater Goods Grocery Store in Kensington is trying to meet rising need as federal funding cuts to SNAP could increase demand.
Federal money cuts are taking a toll on local farmers. This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting. Madeleine Wright talked to farmer about out how he’s adjusting to changes that he says are crippling his business.
As hunger is on the rise, organizations in Delaware County, like Murphy's Giving Market, are scrambling amid steep federal funding cuts.
The Food Is Important Mobile Food Pantry comes by once a month, but volunteers want to make it weekly.
In Pennsauken, the Food is Important Mobile Food Pantry is making sure no one goes without. Wakisha Bailey reports from the Bethel Hosanna AME Church, where the food bank is holding its first delivery.
Food banks and farms in Pennsylvania are set to lose millions in funding after the Department of Agriculture ended a program.
Staff and students in the Collingswood School District are giving back by providing food to their community.
Donations to food banks have declined and that leaves nonprofits like Cathedral Kitchen with a larger gap to cover – it's had to pay high prices for food to meet growing need. Wakisha Bailey reports from Cathedral Kitchen in Camden, New Jersey.
Sharing Excess' mission is to save food that would otherwise be thrown out and redistribute it to people in need across Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley.
Food, diapers and formula are available for Delco families in need at Denis' Pantry.
The NCAA men's basketball tournament is underway, and thousands of fans came through Center City to watch the matchups while giving back to the community.
The clouds will clear through early Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia region and give way to great conditions for the remainder of the day.
A DoorDash delivery driver was shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1.
The Sixers are among the three teams that appear to be in the lead in the LeBron James sweepstakes, according to a new report Tuesday night.
Cody Henderson is facing charges after prosecutors say he left two police dogs in his car for seven hours in Salem, New Jersey, in May.
A DoorDash delivery driver was shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
The clouds will clear through early Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia region and give way to great conditions for the remainder of the day.
Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1.
The Sixers are among the three teams that appear to be in the lead in the LeBron James sweepstakes, according to a new report Tuesday night.
Cody Henderson is facing charges after prosecutors say he left two police dogs in his car for seven hours in Salem, New Jersey, in May.
A DoorDash delivery driver was shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
Many Haitian families in Philadelphia are grappling with uncertainty after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status.
Ayzia J. Toledo, a social media influencer with thousands of followers, died in a crash on Route 55 in Deptford Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Philadelphia police released photos of the vehicle believed to be involved in the hit-and-run on Kelly Drive that killed a Temple University student in June.
Bryce Harper's newest cleats were inspired by SEPTA — the public transportation system that powers the Philadelphia region.
Cody Henderson is facing charges after prosecutors say he left two police dogs in his car for seven hours in Salem, New Jersey, in May.
A teen died in a tractor accident on a farm in South Jersey Monday, police said.
Ayzia J. Toledo, a social media influencer with thousands of followers, died in a crash on Route 55 in Deptford Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, rejected a plan that would allow EMR Recycling, the site of multiple large fires, to reopen.
Officials in Camden are urging residents and business owners to report any damage from Monday's flood.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1.
The Sixers are among the three teams that appear to be in the lead in the LeBron James sweepstakes, according to a new report Tuesday night.
Days after a report indicated his return to Philadelphia, Claude Giroux signed a one-year contract with his hometown Ottawa Senators.
Bryce Harper's newest cleats were inspired by SEPTA — the public transportation system that powers the Philadelphia region.
On July 17, former Philadelphia Flyers left winger Nick Deslauriers will bring the Cup to North Wildwood's Seaport Pier.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a partly cloudy Wednesday.
Camden City Council members unanimously voted against allowing a recycling plant to reopen after it was the site of multiple large fires.
Two young children were removed from deplorable conditions inside the home on the 7100 block of Whitaker Avenue.
The LOVE sculpture is an iconic symbol of Philadelphia. Some would say it represents the "vibes" of the city. Nikki Dementri reports.
Artificial Intelligence is offering new hope to people with ALS, that robs their ability to move and speak. Stephanie Stahl reports.