National Council of Churches

PYM Friends and Affiliates Participating in Food Distribution

Written on: November 5, 2025

Different Quaker meetings, organizations, and affiliates in our region are gathering food pantry items this season. During Fall Continuing Sessions, Friends attending are invited to bring non-perishable food to Arch Street Meeting House in support of the Friends Pantry.

If your meeting is collecting food or donations for a local pantry, please let PYM staff know so we can share your meeting’s work with the wider community. Friends can post this information on PYM Connect or email communications@pym.org.

Faith Letter to Secretary Rubio on USAID and Foreign Aid

Written on: February 20, 2025

This letter, signed by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and other faith groups across the country, asks Secretary of State Marco Rubio to bring back foreign aid programs, restart USAID, and reopen refugee resettlement. It shares concern that cutting these programs hurts people in need, damages U.S. leadership, and makes the world less safe.

Dear Secretary Rubio,

Congratulations on your confirmation as Secretary of State. This position comes with profound responsibilities, as you represent the United States to the rest of the world and are the highest-ranking member of the Presidential cabinet. Your efforts are especially important in an increasingly connected and interdependent world.

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