What does the new year have in store for you? At Community Schools, plenty! January’s schedule is full of produce distributions, clothing closets, volunteer opportunities, adult education classes, and more. Check out what’s ahead during the month of January.
Throughout the month
What: Philabundance produce distribution at Gideon Elementary
When: Every Monday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Gideon Elementary, 2817 W. Glenwood Ave., 19121
Pick up free, fresh fruits and vegetables provided by Philabundance. This produce distribution 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 this 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 p.m. 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! This food pantry is run by Turning Points for Children FAWN (Food and Wellness Network). 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
Come out to Dobbins on Get Fit 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 are having their biggest year yet. This year there are 28 sites throughout the city. Sites are still accepting volunteers!
Philly Reading Coaches, 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!
What: Sign up for free adult education classes at Community Schools
When: Throughout the month, please note deadlines for enrollment
Where: Throughout the city
Enrollment is now open for free adult education classes in many of the City’s Community Schools! Classes begin in January and February 2020 and end in May.
Classes include Adult Basic Education (ABE) – reading, writing, and math and English as a Second Language (ESL). To enroll residents must be 16 or older and attend an intake session.
Learn more and sign up for free adult education classes today!
Save the date
What: First Mondays at Gideon Elementary
When: Monday, January 6, 4 p.m. to 6:30 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, January 22, 2:30 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 the Drexel Eat Right Philly program.
What: Share Produce Stand at Logan Elementary
When: Wednesday, January 8, 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: The Everything Is Free Market at South Philadelphia High School
When: Saturday, January 11, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St., 19148
Stop by the Everything is Free Market and shop for free, gently used items including shoes, clothing, accessories, and more! Bring your own bag!
What: Super Saturday at Samuel Gompers School
When: Saturday, January 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Samuel Gompers School, 5701 Wynnefield Ave., 19131
Save the date for Super Saturday! Join the Gompers community for healthy activities and educational opportunities. Students can play sports in the gym or receive academic tutoring from Gompers staff. Parents are welcome to stop by for free Zumba classes.
What: Philabundance Produce Distribution at Logan Elementary
When: Wednesday, January 15, 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 produce distribution is held outside of the school, weather permitting.
