Montco Catholic schools help NDS collect 68,000 lbs. of peanut butter and jelly
Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia completed its successful 2013 Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive in conjunction with archdiocesan schools and outreach programs during a celebration event Nov. 4 at Mater Dei Catholic School in Lansdale, Montgomery County. NDS recognized students from the school, which is mainly composed of longtime NDS supporters […]
Donations boost efforts to feed the hungry throughout Philadelphia region
The Catholic Church in the Philadelphia region provides a wide range of social services to all people. One of the most basic of human needs is food, and two recent events showed the support of the community for the church’s efforts to feed and serve the needy.
Summer Meals Program receives a blessing
Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia held its annual Blessing of the Summer on June 21 to kick off its Summer Meals Program. Msgr. Daniel Sullivan, president of the NDS Board, presided over the blessing at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries in North Philadelphia.
NDS wins $12K food grant by ConAgra Foods
A major American food producer recognized the exceptional service provided by Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. ConAgra Foods awarded NDS a Nourish Our Community grant of $12,500 Nov. 13. The money will help NDS buy food to stock the 35 food cupboards it supports in the Philadelphia region, according to NDS spokesperson Anne Ayella.
Kids help kick off NDS’ Summer Meals program with blessing
Children at St. Jerome School in Northeast Philadelphia celebrated the annual Blessing of the Summer event along with volunteers to mark the beginning of the Summer Meals program of archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services (NDS) on June 20. Msgr. Daniel Sullivan led the blessing to kick off the Summer Meals program, which is funded by the […]
Nutritional Development Services unveils new design of Christmas card
Every year the archdiocesan Nutritional Development Services (NDS) offers a 10-card pack of Christmas cards as a fundraiser for its Community Food Program. The program helps purchase food for area food cupboards and soup kitchens. [hotblock] Every year, a new design is added to the pack. This year’s design is Mary’s Child. It is available […]
Program could help more than 12,000 students served by NDS get low-cost internet access
Comcast Corporation recently announced the launch of Internet Essentials, a program which provides families in Philadelphia with children who are eligible to receive free lunches under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) with low-cost Internet service, affordable computers and digital literacy training.