PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Al Black holds a special place in his heart for Philadelphia’s unhoused community.
“We live in a very selfish and cruel world,” he said, “and I just want to make a difference in someone’s life where I can.”
Black co-founded Feed the People 215, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to feeding and clothing the homeless with love. That mission started with a small group on social media.
“When we started doing work at different shelters, it was probably 10 years ago. They stopped it and I just kept going, you know. I gained a heart for it.”
Black and his team set up makeshift kitchens, and prepare hot meals with care. He believes something about the act of sharing a meal serves as a reminder that everyone deserves warmth, nourishment, and human connection.
“Sunday morning, I’ll pick up all the food and we’ll take it down to Center City,” he explained. “I set up 6-foot …