Dear GSWS/FQT Community,
Amid the news that federal SNAP benefits will not go out in November, we would like to highlight some resources the Penn Community can use:
Penn Medicine Food Resources, Philadelphia Area
Open Hearts Cafe, Rittenhouse Square
Greenfield Intercultural Center Resources, Penn
Bebashi, West Philadelphia
With love,
GSWS/FQT
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