"Feed my lambs ...  Feed my sheep"
John 21:15-17
Mission Statement
As an extension of the service and mission of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Nutritional Development Services provides meals, food assistance and additional support to organizations that serve children or the poor.

NDS is able to accomplish its mission through two separate programs:
  • Child Nutrition Programs which are federally-funded and provide free, reduced or reasonably priced meals to children at schools, child care centers, after-school programs, summer camps, and other agencies.

  • Community Food Program is a charitably-funded program that includes food drives and other anti-hunger community service activities.


    • NDS serves children, families, agencies and churches regardless of their religious affiliation. More about NDS ...

    NEWS      

    Sign Up Now for the Summer Food Service Program for Children

    Every year NDS partners with churches, community centers, day care centers and many other organizations to provide meals to children while they are on summer vacation. Lunch and a choice of breakfast or snack are available. Meals are delivered daily. Any group that plans to work with at least 25 children at least one week of the summer is encouraged to call to see if they are eligible.

    Click here for more details about this program.

    Catholic Relief Services

    Read the new Archdiocesan CRS Newsletter, "One Human Family", November 2007 issue.



    ©2005 Nutritional Development Services
    All web pages written by NDS.
    This site is best viewed using Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher or Netscape 6.1 or higher.



    In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.