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Staff and students in the Collingswood School District are giving back by providing food to their community.
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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.
A weekly food pantry in Merchantville, New Jersey, is being forced to pause operations.
Food banks who serve families on WIC, the federal assistance program for women, infants and children, are preparing as the program faces a $1 billion budget shortfall.
WIC, the federal food assistance program for Women, Infants and Children, is facing a $1 billion shortfall and may have to waitlist people if not funded. Wakisha Bailey unpacks the problem and how it's affecting the Chester County Food Bank.
Food banks and pantries around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are in need of donations as they prepare to help feed thousands of families for the holidays.
CBS News Philadelphia Wakisha Bailey is getting a look at how thousands of meals are being prepped at the Chester County Food Bank.
Workers got started bright and early at 5 a.m. to make thousands of hoagies for food banks and the public.
The emergency funds added to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are coming to an end Wednesday.
The auto company plans a convoy of 85 Toyota Tundra pickup trucks loaded with food. Local food bank Philabundance is getting about 325 tons.
Philabundance is purchasing over 300 tons of food with donations from local Toyota dealers.
The Kitchen School at the Food Bank of Delaware trains people with disabilities on transitioning to the workforce.
But this year brought challenges unlike years past.
The Food Bank of South Jersey says in 2021, they had 18,000 requests for turkeys. This year, they received 22,000 requests.
The location will be open two days a week for produce, shelf-stable food and protein pick-up.
Across the country, charities say there is a rise in the number of people needing help.
When the school is out, many students miss out on a significant source of nutrition: school breakfast and lunch.
This holiday season, help out the less fortunate by donating to one of these area food banks.
If you are now one of the lucky ones whose power has NOT gone out, and you don't need all that stuff, local food banks hope you'll consider them.
High School students from the Philadelphia region went head-to-head over a two-week period to collect tons of food for the "Great Food Fight" to benefit Philabundance.
ShopRite is donating 100 cases of turkeys to two local food banks.
"So we're seeing waves - where those food stamp benefits run out and people are coming to the cupboards at the end of the month," Philabundance president Bill Clark says.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had few updates on quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett in a news conference Thursday.
Philadelphia police say a male pedestrian was hit by a driver who fled the scene near 3rd Street and Snyder Avenue on Wednesday night.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
The Sixers defeated the Celtics, 118-114, on Christmas Day in Boston.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had few updates on quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett in a news conference Thursday.
Philadelphia police say a male pedestrian was hit by a driver who fled the scene near 3rd Street and Snyder Avenue on Wednesday night.
Philadelphia officials warned residents that air quality in the city's Frankford section could be impacted by a large industrial building fire that broke out on Christmas Eve.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia police say a male pedestrian was hit by a driver who fled the scene near 3rd Street and Snyder Avenue on Wednesday night.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.
Philadelphia officials warned residents that air quality in the city's Frankford section could be impacted by a large industrial building fire that broke out on Christmas Eve.
Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame linebacker Bill Bergey has died after battling cancer for three years, his son announced on social media.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and some in New Jersey believe it could be them.
Families stopped at Giambri's Quality Sweets in Clementon for holiday treats on Christmas Eve.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Thursday morning will be cold and sunny in the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
Police looking for a missing New Castle County, Delaware woman found her remains in a man's car in Maryland.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had few updates on quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett in a news conference Thursday.
The Sixers defeated the Celtics, 118-114, on Christmas Day in Boston.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Mountain MacGillivray has endured some tough times, but he relies on his community and counts his blessings.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor known for his performance in the 2017 film "Baby Driver," died Dec. 21 in Alabama, authorities said.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks with the media on Dec. 26, 2024 ahead of the Dec. 29 game against the Dallas Cowboys, answering questions about quarterback Jalen Hurts' status in concussion protocol, backup Kenny Pickett and new signing, quarterback Ian Book.
Some shoppers at the Cherry Hill, New Jersey Wawa on Thursday morning knew exactly what they would do if they won the massive Mega Millions jackpot. Wakisha Bailey reports.
If you're flying, be ready for extra volume at Philadelphia International Airport. Brandon Goldner reports.
Thursday is a dry and sunny day, with warmer days on the way. But with the warmer weather comes increased chances of rain. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore breaks it down.
A driver fatally struck a man at 3rd Street and Snyder Avenue on Christmas before fleeing the scene.