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These older women are feeding Philadelphians in poverty. What happens when they’re gone?

"Kind-hearted, dear elderly ladies are the backbones of community-based food pantries,” said Jeremy Montgomery, president and CEO of Philly House.

Gloria White, 74, who helps runs the Second Antioch Baptist Church food pantry in West Philadelphia, has been volunteer there for at least 30 years.
Gloria White, 74, who helps runs the Second Antioch Baptist Church food pantry in West Philadelphia, has been volunteer there for at least 30 years.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer