PRESS RELEASE: Share Food Program Receives $60,000 Foxwynd Foundation Grant to Support Mission of Reducing Hunger and Food Waste

PHILADELPHIA – May 14, 2025 – Share Food Program today announced they have been awarded a $60,000 grant by the Foxwynd Foundation in support of their mission to fight hunger and reduce food waste in the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond.

This generous grant will help further efforts towards the two organizations’ common goal of enhancing access to life-saving resources and food security as well as advancing sustainability efforts.

The impact of Share Food Program is felt deeply and widely across the Region – feeding thousands of people every month. While running one of the world’s largest DoorDash pickup locations through their free food box delivery operation for seniors, feeding 300,000 kids at 800 schools through the National School Lunch program, supporting nearly 400 hyper-local partner pantries and community organizations, and more, Share is pushing on all fronts to feed folks in need. In 2024 alone, Share’s Philly Food Rescue initiative rescued nearly 6 million pounds of food from the waste stream.

“We are grateful for the support and partnership we have found in the Foxwynd Foundation,” said George Matysik, executive director of Share Food Program. “At a time when the need for our services has increased by more than 100% in the last three years, it’s heartening to know folks like the Foxwynd Foundation are fighting alongside us to bridge the gaps and make sure no one in our communities go hungry.”

“The Bentley family and the Foxwynd Foundation are honored to support Share’s mission to combat hunger and food waste across the Greater Philadelphia region. Their deep-rooted commitment to food equity, community partnerships, and sustainability is truly admirable,” said Pamela Villagra, executive director of the Foxwynd Foundation.

The Foxwynd Foundation DAF funded the Foxwynd Foundation’s generous donation to Share Food Program.

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About Share Food Program: 

Share Food Program is the leading hunger relief organization in the Greater Philadelphia region, working to eradicate food insecurity through food distribution, education, and advocacy. Through partnerships with nearly 800 schools and more than 400 community-based organizations and partner pantries, Share Food Program feeds hundreds of thousands of neighbors in need each month. 

To learn more and get involved, visit www.sharefoodprogram.org, or follow us on Facebook @sharefood and Twitter and Instagram @sharefoodphilly. 

About the Foxwynd Foundation:

The Foxwynd Foundation, founded by the Bentley family, is committed to philanthropic efforts that improve access to healthcare, housing, education, and sustainable environmental practices. The Foundation’s focus is on enhancing human dignity and potential in underserved communities. For more information about the Foxwynd Foundation and its initiatives, please visit www.foxwyndfoundation.org.