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Desiree LaMarr-Murphy at the food pantry she runs out of her home in Upper Darby. (Jose F. Moreno/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)
Hungry as a child, she now uses her own house as a food pantry
PHILADELPHIA Desiree’ LaMarr-Murphy grew up without enough food.
Back in the mid-1980s, school days were the hardest, when she’d sit without lunch in the cafeteria of the former William B. Mann Elementary School (now Mastery Charter Mann Elementary) in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia, watching other kids eat.
Years later, after life improved a bit, an apartment fire left her and her children temporarily homeless and dependent on church-donated food that was lovingly bestowed but spoiled and inedible.
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Sen. Hughes presents $1 million mock check to Share Food Program for roof improvements, new solar panels
PHILADELPHIA – January 25, 2021 – State Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) presented a $1 million mock check to Share Food Program’s Executive Director George Matysik Monday morning.
The $1 million grant will go towards roof repairs at Share Food Headquarters, including a 330 kw solar energy system installed on the new roof portion. The solar system will provide about a 50 percent energy offset, which will help Share Food Program use existing financial resources for operations of their food distribution program.
“This grant is a testament to ingenuity and a commitment to helping ensure one of our critical programs is able to serve those in need during the most difficult times,” Sen. Hughes said. “Share Food Program is doing incredible work ensuring our families, children and adults have the food they need, and I applaud their continued efforts in our