Updates & News
Reimagining Philadelphia: What do we mean by defund the police?
Join us for the next meeting in our series of online conversations on how we can organize and build power during the COVID-19 pandemic and
The People’s Kitchen featured on Fox 29 News
Bill Anderson of Fox 29 News visited the People’s Kitchen. Watch the video here.
City Councilmember Kendra Brooks delivers meals to families as food insecurity continues to grow
In midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, 215 People’s Alliance and South Philly Barbacoa support meals for families and workers PHILADELPHIA — For many families, the
At South Philly Barbacoa, Guest Chefs Are Taking Over the Kitchen in a Series of Summer Pop-Ups
The celebrated Mexican restaurant doubles as a community hub, lending its space to chef friends and activists by Rachel Vigoda@RachelVigoda Five nights a week, the kitchen sits
Saturday June 27: Protecting Our Democracy – Part of the Reimagining Philadelphia Series
Join us for the second meeting in a series of online conversations on how we can organize and build power during the COVID-19 pandemic and
Launching Reimagining Philadelphia: Building Power with 215 People’s Alliance
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically exposed a system that promotes profits over people. We need to build a movement that demands transformative changes that empowers
Statement on the recent murders and violence by police
The past week weighs heavily on hearts. We mourn the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Sean Reed. We mourn
COVID-19 and the Black Community: Why Philly Needs a Black Stimulus
On June 2, 2:00 pm, 215 People’s Alliance, the Office of Councilmember Brooks and WURD cohost COVID-19 & the Black Community: Why Philly Needs a
6 ABC Action News – James Beard-nominated chef from South Philly Barbacoa focuses on feeding the needy
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Since it opened in 2018, South Philly Barbacoa quickly became a Philly foodie favorite. It’s award-winning chef, owner, Cristina Martinez, is now up for
South Philly Review – Barbacoa opens kitchen to support hunger drive
As business owners who live walking distance from their restaurant, Cristina Martinez and Ben Miller saw the immediate need to feed hungry neighbors. The married
215 People’s Alliance and South Philly Barbacoa launch the People’s Kitchen
This week, 215 People’s Alliance started a food security and employment survival project called the People’s Kitchen in collaboration with the popular restaurant South Philly
Join us in calling for a People’s Bailout
During the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve seen our federal government turn its back on its people, choosing corporations over communities time and time again, with bailouts