LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL PHILADELPHIA AND SHARING EXCESS HONORED BY PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS JOURNAL AS 2026 PARTNERS IN PHILANTHROPY
LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL PHILADELPHIA AND SHARING EXCESS HONORED BY PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS JOURNAL AS 2026 PARTNERS IN PHILANTHROPY
Live! Philadelphia Has Made 35,200 Meals Possible By Donating, Sorting and Distributing Over 44,000 Pounds of Food and Volunteering 275+ Hours
PHILADELPHIA (April 13, 2026) – Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia has been honored by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a 2026 Partners in Philanthropy award winner alongside Sharing Excess, one of the nation's leading food rescue nonprofits, in a shared mission to eliminate food waste and address food insecurity across Philadelphia.
What began as a holiday collaboration between the two organizations has evolved into a year-round commitment. Live! Philadelphia invited Sharing Excess to join its beloved annual Community Turkey Day Giveaway in 2024, transforming the tradition into a comprehensive food distribution event.
Live! Philadelphia's Turkey Day Giveaway is supported by a broad coalition of civic leaders and community organizations, including Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Councilmember Mark Squilla, State Representative Elizabeth Fielder, the Whitman Council, the Veterans Stadium Neighbors Civic Association, the Sports Complex Special Services District, the South Philadelphia Communities Civic Association, and the Stadium Community Council, all of whom have been integral since the Thanksgiving tradition began in 2021.
The partnership with Sharing Excess has since expanded to include summer pop-up farmers markets, warehouse volunteering, and grocery deliveries to senior residents, all resulting in the rescue and distribution of more than 44,000 pounds of food or 35,200 meals made possible. That’s on top of the over 275 volunteer hours contributed by Live! Team Members and more than $5,000 in cash and in-kind donations to the organization.
"Our partnership with Sharing Excess reflects Live! Philadelphia's commitment to being good neighbors to South Philadelphia invested in the long-term health of this community," said Jake Joyce, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. "Being recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a Partner in Philanthropy is a testament to the incredible work our team members do every day and the power of what's possible when our two organizations come together with a shared purpose."
"Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia has been an extraordinary partner in our mission to eliminate food waste and food insecurity across Philadelphia," said Evan Ehlers, Founder & Executive Director, Sharing Excess. "Their team members have become dedicated volunteers, and their leadership has raised awareness of the urgent need to address food insecurity in South Philadelphia. Live! Philadelphia understands that true community investment means showing up consistently, and that's exactly what they've done."
Live! Philadelphia has been recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a Partner in Philanthropy for its partnerships with Philabundance (2023), Rebuild Philadelphia (2024) and Together We Can Change (2025).
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia and Sharing Excess look forward to deepening their partnership and continuing to build a more food-secure Philadelphia together.
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About Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia
Voted Best Overall Gaming Resort and Best Overall in Dining and Entertainment in PA by Casino Player Magazine, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is a one-stop destination in South Philly’s Stadium District to enjoy the fast-paced action of four major professional sports teams, memorable entertainment, premier dining, upscale accommodations, and world-class gaming. Conveniently located off I-95 and I-76, the facility features more than 200 luxury hotel rooms, a FanDuel® Sportsbook and Lounge, approximately 2,000 slots and more than 130 table games, including a dedicated poker room. Award-winning dining and entertainment options include The Prime Rib®, named Best South Philly Steak Dinner by Philadelphia Magazine; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine; Sports & Social Philly, a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and social lounge; the 10th Street Market, a unique food hall featuring a taste of classic Philly favorites like Geno’s Steaks, Lorenzo and Sons Pizza, and Termini Bros. Bakery; plus Luckie’s Liquor. A spirited nightlife scene at Center Bar and R Bar rounds out the Live! experience. The Live! Event Center offers more than 15,500 square feet of customizable meeting and event space with ample, secure parking. Guests can also PlayLive.com, a real money wagering online casino in the Commonwealth of PA. Live! Casino & Hotel is owned and managed by Stadium Casino RE, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the premier developer of Live! dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. For reservations, call 1-833-472-5483 or visit LiveCH.com/Philadelphia. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram @livecasinophl
About Sharing Excess
Sharing Excess is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between excess and scarcity by redistributing surplus food to communities in need. By partnering with food donors and hunger relief organizations, Sharing Excess aims to create sustainable solutions to food insecurity. Visit SharingExcess.com to learn more.
About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies’ origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Commercial Real Estate; Entertainment Districts; Sports-Anchored Developments; Gaming; Hotels; Residential Properties; Restaurants; International Development; Coworking Spaces; and Private Equity. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. The Cordish Companies has developed and operates highly acclaimed dining, entertainment and hospitality destinations throughout the United States, many falling under The Cordish Companies’ Live! Brand, highly regarded as one of the premier entertainment brands in the country. In gaming, The Cordish Companies has developed among the most successful casino hotel resorts in the world including the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa and Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. Welcoming over 55 million visitors per year, these developments are among the highest profile dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family’s core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships, and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter.
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