The Share the Plate recipient for May is Anna’s Place, is a food pantry helping homeless senior citizens, and those suffering from mental illness in the west end of Chester. You can donate by texting. For example, send “20” to 610-756-8883 (for a $20 donation). Your transaction will be completed on your phone once your donation amount is received. Here’s the link to Anna’s … Continue reading For May: Anna’s Place
April’s STP is the group Making A Change, who are dedicated to empowering youth, strengthening families, and building healthier communities in Chester, PA. They work to support at-risk youth through mentorship, family engagement and community development. Offering youth trauma-informed programs and workshops focused on social-emotional learning, essential life skills and career preparedness. They engage their … Continue reading For April: Making a Change
The Media Food Bank is the recipient of UUCDC Share the Plate for March. Helping to alleviate local food insecurity, and committed to improving lives by collecting and distributing food and resources to support financially disadvantaged citizens in Delaware County. Located at the First Church Media, the Media Food Bank is the largest distribution center in Delaware County serving … Continue reading For March: Media Food Bank
February’s Share the Plate recipient is the Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living, who have been leading the fight against environmental racism in Chester, PA since 1992. CRCQL is a community-led activist group led by Chester residents and those concerned with local health and environmental justice. CRCQL is leading the CHESTER ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MOVEMENT and demand an end to toxic trash incineration at the Covanta facility in … Continue reading For February: Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living
January’s Share the Plate recipient is the Chester Community Coalition which provides trauma-informed support services to families directly affected by violence. STP includes the plate collection on the 2nd Sunday and any funds sent via text; just text 20 STP to 610-756-8883 for a $20 donation.
Please give as generously as you can to the Bywood Community Association which helps provide food and emergency supplies for the immigrant community in the Upper Darby area. STP includes the plate collection on the 2nd Sunday and any funds sent via text; IE: 20 to 610-756-8883 for a $20 donation. To find out more information click … Continue reading For December: “Bywood Community Association”
November’s recipient is CityTeam Chester, helping to overcome the hardships of poverty, hunger, homelessness and addiction for families and individuals across Delaware County. STP includes the plate collection on the 2nd Sunday and any funds sent via text; . You can give to them all month long by texting $XX STP to 610-756-8883 (where XX … Continue reading November’s Share the Plate: CityTeam Chester
NOTE: Due to scheduling issues, Share the Plate Sunday will be this Sunday, October 4. The Delaware County Literacy Council helps adults develop reading, writing, math and English Language skills to thrive in the workplace and the community. DCLC was formed in 1975 by a coalition of volunteers concerned by the number of people in the community … Continue reading October Share the Plate Partner: The Delaware County Literacy Council
September’s Share the Plate proceeds will benefit Chester Eastside (includes the plate collection on the 2nd Sunday and any funds sent via text; IE: 20 to 610-756-8883 for a $20 donation). Their Emergency Food and Meals Pantry helps provide food to any person who expresses a need.
