There’s so much to love at Community Schools this month! Stop by and pick up fresh produce, take part in a fun exercise class, or continue your education as an adult learner! All this and more is happening for free throughout the city!’
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
Philly Reading Coaches, part of Philadelphia’s Out of School Time Initiative, is seeking volunteers at 20+ sites throughout the city. 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 class start dates
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, February 3, 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, February 5, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 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: Eat and Share Produce Stand at Richard R. Wright Elementary School
When: Friday, February 7, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Richard R. Wright School, 2700 W Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Stop by the Eat and Share Produce Stand for fresh, low-cost produce! This produce stand is sponsored by Eat Right Philly and the Share Food Program. Cash, credit, and EBT/SNAP benefits are accepted.
What: Super Saturday at Samuel Gompers School
When: Saturday, February 8, 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: Share Produce Stand at Logan Elementary
When: Tuesday, February 18, 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: Philabundance Produce Distribution at Logan Elementary
When: Wednesday, February 19, 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.
What: Planting the Seeds of Wealth
When: Tuesday, February 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Murrell Dobbins High School, 2150 W Lehigh Ave., 19132
Learn from City civic leaders and entrepreneurs about building and transferring wealth to the next generation, estate planning, insurance, tangled titles, and financial tools that support these efforts.
This event is hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement in honor of Black History Month. It is part of The Black Generational Wealth series for the bi-monthly MBK Action Academy.
