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Philadelphia is piloting a guaranteed income program to reduce rates of infant mortality
“The funds given to mothers will come with no-strings-attached, according to the city. Interested participants will also be offered financial counseling, lactation support, and doulas.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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Where to find food resources in the Delaware Valley
“Multiple food pantries and distribution sites can be found throughout the Delaware Valley to aid families facing SNAP cutbacks. Here’s a breakdown by area.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
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Kensington’s Walgreens is closing, reducing the neighborhood’s access to medication and groceries
“The pharmacy chain will be the latest corporation to close a store on the neighborhood’s main corridors. In January, Dollar General closed its Kensington location three blocks east of Walgreens on Allegheny Avenue.” From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
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After a four-month shutdown to reconfigure the operation, the Kensington Community Food Co-op has just re-opened
After a last-ditch call for crowdfunding and a four-month shutdown to reconfigure the operation, the Kensington Community Food Co-op has just re-opened. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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28 food pantries fighting food insecurity in the Philadelphia region: Where to find help
“Food insecurity is very real. Here are some places that can help you access food for free.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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Medicare insulin cap: How much will people with diabetes in Pa, NJ save?
“Insulin will cost no more than $35 a month for people with prescription drug coverage through Medicare, a rule change that is expected to save people with diabetes hundreds of dollars a year.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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The Share Food Program is getting less money and less food for its pantry partners after TEFAP administrative change
“The state’s Department of Agriculture has implemented a small procedural change in a little known federal government food program that will cost Share Food Program big bucks — an estimated $300,000 this year alone.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
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Opioid Addiction Failure in Philadelphia
“A former city official who worked on the crisis under Jim Kenney takes the Mayor to task for his failure to solve the problem” From: The Citizen (Read more.)