In response to a lapse in SNAP benefits and the federal government shutdown, the City of Philadelphia has established the One Philly SNAP Support Program to support Philadelphia residents. The program provides access to food, emergency rental assistance, emergency revenue replacement, and a temporary payment deferral program.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health, working with the Reinvestment Fund, is distributing $2 million to organizations and individuals to distribute healthy, high-quality, culturally appropriate, and appealing free food to Philadelphians experiencing food insecurity.
Grant Amounts:
$5,000 to $50,000
Application Issue Date:
November 3, 2025
Application Response Deadline:
5:00 p.m., November 5, 2025.
Applications submitted after this date may be considered on a rolling basis, depending on the availability of funds.
Requirements:
To be considered for this award, all application questions must be completed.
Award recipients must provide a weekly report to the Health Department that includes, at minimum, the following information:
- Number of food distribution locations
- Number of individuals or families served, by location
- Volume and categories of food purchased and distributed, by location
The Health Department reserves the right to request and collect other key data and metrics from providers related to the performance of the grant. Funds should be spent efficiently to ensure the rapid deployment of resources to all residents. PDPH encourages the distribution of food as often as possible, preferably on a weekly or daily basis. Most, if not all, awarded funds should be spent on purchasing food for distribution.
Additional Information:
Receipt of this award does not confer the right to distribute food in any particular location; additional approvals from other City departments (i.e. Public Property, Parks and Recreation, Special Events office) or other individuals may be needed.
The Health Department is holding office hours on Zoom during the following times to answer questions about this grant program and application.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register here.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Register here.
Application Submission:
Applications can be:
- Submitted through the online application form,
- Submitted via email, or
- Dropped off in person at the following address:
Aurora Trainor
c/o One Philly SNAP Support Program
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
7801 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Please call (215) 685-9433 to coordinate in-person delivery.
Once your application has been received by the Health Department, you will receive a response within three business days.
