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We’re NOT a food shelter

Let us explain …

The basic needs for survival in life are food and shelter, and we’ve been providing clients with the fundamental tools to survive (and succeed) for a really long time.

Seasoned enough to be more experienced than most in the industry, we’re candid, committed and creative. Our ideas lay the groundwork and feed the fire that builds greatness. . We are tenacious, focused and value a lot of things other agencies don’t.

For example, we take the time to cater to and build relationships. We carefully choose our clients. We treat each other with respect, appreciate each other daily and laugh. We like what we do and those who work with and for us benefit from that greatly.

We’ve built something pretty special. We know this. So does everyone we’ve ever worked and continue to work with. Just ask.

Feed Minds. Build Brands.



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Joanne Jordan 

As Co-founder, Joanne has experience in the corporate, agency and non-profit areas. She has a firm knowledge of the hospitality and consumer industries pertaining to media, crisis management and branding on local, regional and national levels. In addition to helping set the culture of Food Shelter, she oversees and manages the team on daily client programs as well as secures new business initiatives.

Prior to Food Shelter, she was at Patina/Restaurant Associates, a Compass Group subsidiary company, where she was responsible for external and internal corporate communications. Before that, she held positions at Ruder Finn, M Booth and Boys and Girls Clubs of America.  

A graduate of Pace University, she has a culinary degree from the Institute of Culinary Education and has worked in many capacities with famous chefs in New Orleans, Boston, New York City and of course, Philadelphia.

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Lorraine Gimblett 

As Co-founder, Lorraine has years of experience in public relations, event management and message development. Her expertise in media is an invaluable asset to clients. In addition to providing daily strategic direction for the team and clients, Lorraine spearheads new business initiatives.

Prior to Food Shelter, Lorraine was at a NYC-based agency specializing in real estate and design. She has a thorough understanding of the commercial and residential real estate markets and represented brokerage firms, property owners, developers, architects and engineers. She also held positions at Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s nonprofit, and the Thurgood Marshall Fund. 

Lorraine earned her MA from George Washington University and a BA from Roanoke College. She is on the board of Philadelphia’s Building Industry Association.