It’s the season of giving, gathering, and great events! Join us all month long at Community Schools for healthy activities, fresh produce, and more. Read on to see what’s happening throughout the city this November.
Throughout the month
What: Philabundance Produce Distribution at Gideon Elementary
When: Every Monday, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Gideon Elementary, 2817 W. Glenwood Ave., 19121
Pick up free, fresh fruits and vegetables provided by Philabundance. This event is held outside of the school, weather permitting.
What: Alain Locke School’s pop-up pantry
When: Every Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Alain Locke School, 4550 Haverford Ave., 19104
Stop by the Alain Locke pop-up pantry on Tuesdays for free, healthy groceries! This pantry is run by the People’s Emergency Center and features perishable and nonperishable food. Drexel’s Eat Right Philly program also hosts cooking demonstrations between 2 and 4 p.m..
What: Fresh For All Wednesdays at Dobbins CTE High School
When: Every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Murrell Dobbins High School , 2150 W Lehigh Ave., 19132
Pick up free and fresh fruits and vegetables. This weekly produce stand is operated by Philabundance and held in front of the school, weather permitting.
What: FAWN Food Pantry at Tilden Middle School
When: Every Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: William Tilden Middle School, 6601 Elmwood Ave., 19142
Stop by Tilden for free and healthy groceries! The FAWN Food Pantry is run by Turning Points for Children. Stop by and pick up food items including bread and canned goods.
What: Share Produce Stand at F.S. Edmonds
When: Every Second Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: F.S. Edmonds Elementary School, 8025 Thouron Ave., 19150
Stop by and shop for fruits and vegetables at this affordable farm stand provided by the Share Food Program. Cash, credit, and EBT/SNAP benefits are accepted.
What: Get Fit Saturdays at Murrell Dobbins CTE High School
When: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Murrell Dobbins High School, 2150 W Lehigh Ave., 19132
Get Fit Saturdays are back for the school year! Come out to Dobbins on Saturdays for healthy activities for the whole family. This weekly fitness and fun event includes tai chi, yoga, youth basketball, babysitter certification, and more! Special thanks to Health Partners Plans for supporting zumba.
What: Sign up to volunteer with the Philly Reading Coaches
When: All month long
Where: Citywide!
Have you heard? Philly Reading Coaches (PRC)’s biggest year yet is underway. Last year the program launched with 20 volunteer sites. This year 28 sites are launching throughout the city.
Philly Reading Coaches (PRC), part of Philadelphia’s Out of School Time Initiative, helps children grow more comfortable with reading by pairing them with volunteers for fun, one-on-one reading sessions for at least one hour a week. Each child also receives 25 free books to take home so they can continue discovering the joys of reading.
Learn more and sign up to be a Philly Reading Coach today!
Save the date
What: First Monday Resource Fair at Gideon Elementary
When: Monday, November 4, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Edward Gideon Elementary, 2817 W Glenwood Ave., 19121
Join us for this monthly free resource fair open to all. This event will include information about adult education classes, a clothing closet, job opportunities, and more!
What: Share Produce Stand at Locke Elementary
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Alain Locke Elementary, 4550 Haverford Ave., 19104
Stop by and shop for fruits and vegetables at this affordable farm stand provided by the Share Food Program. Cash, credit, and EBT/SNAP benefits are accepted. This farm stand is sponsored by the Promise Neighborhood in partnership with Drexel Eat Right Philly program.
What: Share Produce Stand at Logan Elementary
When: Wednesday, November 13, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Logan Elementary, 1700 Lindley Ave., 19141
Stop by and shop for fruits and vegetables at this affordable farm stand provided by the Share Food Program. Cash, credit, and EBT/SNAP benefits are accepted.
What: Super Saturday at Samuel Gompers School
When: Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Samuel Gompers School, 5701 Wynnefield Ave., 19131
It’s the second Super Saturday of the year! Join the Gompers community for healthy activities and educational opportunities. Shop the free clothing closet. Students can take part in sports programming in the gym, or join Gompers staff for tutoring.
What: The Everything is Free Market at South Philadelphia High School
When: Saturday, November 16, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad Street, 19148
Pick up new clothes for yourself and your family. Stop by and shop for free, gently used items including shoes, clothing, accessories, and more!
What: Philabundance Produce Distribution at Logan Elementary
When: Wednesday, November 20, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Logan Elementary, 1700 Lindley Ave., 19141
Pick up free, fresh fruits and vegetables provided by Philabundance. This event is held outside of the school, weather permitting.
What: 4th Annual Thanks for Giving Resource Fair
When: Wednesday, November 20, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Tilden Middle School, 6601 Elmwood Ave., 19142
Come enjoy a hot meal with friends and neighbors. Meet with local partners and learn about free resources, and enjoy a jazz performance by Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble.
