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Philadelphia families are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to food security. Back in 1970, Asociacin Puertorriqueos en Marcha ("Puerto Ricans on the Move," or APM) formed the community-based Food Buying Club to serve the influx of Latino residents without social services. People could buy bulk foods directly from distributors or wholesale markets, saving as much as 75 percent on fresh produce. In 2017, APM had to end the program, due to lack of funds. Earlier this month, they received funding from the Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative for a relaunch to be built on the original APM model, but with greater focus on long-term sustainability.
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