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Fighting Hunger Together

Rescuing food, nourishing lives, and ensuring dignity for all in Philadelphia's underserved communities.

Fighting Hunger, Reducing Waste

At Second Serving, we combat food waste while nourishing our communities by rescuing surplus food and delivering wholesome meals to those in need throughout Philadelphia.

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Our Mission Statement
Who We Are

Our organization is dedicated to transforming the surplus of produce and prepared foods from local grocery stores, restaurants, and bakeries into nutritious meals, ensuring everyone has access to healthy food, regardless of their situation.

Our Services

Dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger in Philadelphia through meal distribution.

Food Rescue Efforts

We rescue the surplus of food from local restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores and transform it into nutritious meals for communities.

Meal Distribution

Delivering fresh, wholesome meals directly to homeless and underserved communities with dignity and respect.

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A group of people standing around a table

Our Impact

Each week, we rescue and redistribute over 150 pounds of fresh produce and prepared meals from local partners, ensuring that fresh food never goes to waste. Beyond delivering this food, our team stays on-site in Philadelphia to help cook, prepare, and serve meals. Through these efforts, we are able to nourish and uplift hundreds of individuals and families across Philadelphia every week, fighting hunger while fostering connections and a stronger sense of community.

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