The Mantua Civic Association COVID-19 Mutual Aid Support

In this historically rich majority African American community, the poverty rate is over 50%, twice Philadelphia’s overall rate. The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded our community’s existing concerns, including limited access to affordable healthy food options. Mantua’s status as a food desert makes gift cards and the potential for food pick-ups the most desired options for seniors with limited transportation. Therefore, we’re raising funds in order to support our community’s capacity to respond to the urgent needs in the community.