You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Center City.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Center City accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Center City do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Center City that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cllznd0fq0051nc0hr56078qs">Philadelphia County Assistance Office Headquarters-SNAP Assistance</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckydypghe000504z5e5vfbaae">Philly House (Formerly Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission)</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cky7tpxca281673jssm7852f7k">Philadelphia Senior Center </a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Center City for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Center City - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Center CityLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

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Philadelphia Legal Assistance
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They provide free legal advice and representation to low income residents of Philadelphia. You must be a US citizen or have legal immgration status and your income must be below 200% to qualify for help. Explore all the legal issues they help with: https://philalegal.org/explore-legal-issue

Call or apply online for help with any legal issue: https://philalegal.org/apply
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
718 Arch Street
Center City East, PA 19106
directions
Contact
(215) 981-3800
https://philalegal.org/services/food-stamps
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SNAP/EBT
Philadelphia County Assistance Office Headquarters-SNAP Assistance
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If you need help completing the application form or need more information about benefits, trained county assistance office staff can help you in person.

To get SNAP benefits, your income has to be under certain limits. SNAP households may receive deductions from their gross income for things like housing costs, child or dependent care payments, and medical expenses more than $35 for older adults or people with disabilities. Learn more about eligibility requirements for SNAP: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility
- Requirements
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
  Must be income-eligible
Schedule
- Open now!
  8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–5:00 pm
- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
801 Market Street
Center City East, PA 19107
directions
Contact
(215) 560-7226
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/SNAP.aspx
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grace Cafe
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0.36 mi
Info
Clients can come anytime Access to computer Showers and laundry. First come first serve basis Mon-Thurs 9am
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  5:00 pm–6:30 pm
- Sun, June 9th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:30 pm
- Sun, June 16th (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:30 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
55 North Broad Street
Center City, PA 19107
directions
Contact
(215) 568-6250
https://thecenterphiladelphia.org/grace-cafe/
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Center City.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. John's Hospice
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0.38 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  No requirements
  Closed the second Tuesday of the month
  Closed on major holidays
  Handicapped Access
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Closed on major holidays
- Tomorrow
  4:00 pm–4:30 pm
  Closed on major holidays
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Closed on major holidays
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 4:00 pm–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Friday, Wednesday
Location
1221 Race Street
Chinatown, PA 19107
directions
Contact
(215) 563-7763
https://saintjohnshospice.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Mark's Food Cupboard
average user rating

0.59 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Info
  Closed During Year: Two weeks in August and last two weeks of December
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  ID required
- Next Tuesday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  ID required
- Next Wednesday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
  ID required
- 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1625 Locust Street
Rittenhouse Square, PA 19103
directions
Contact
(215) 735-1416
https://www.saintmarksphiladelphia.org
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Broad St. Ministry
4 minutes
average wait time

0.5 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
315 South Broad Street
Washington Square West, PA 19107
directions
Contact
(215) 735-4847
https://www.broadstreetministry.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
PCDC @ Crane Center (Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation)
no ratings yet

0.46 mi
Info
@chinatown
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Offers job training/assistance
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, June 7th (next week)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, June 14th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1001 Vine Street
First Floor
Center City, PA 19107
directions
Contact
(215) 922-2156
www.chinatown-pcdc.org
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Philly House (Formerly Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission)
no ratings yet

0.52 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  Handicapped Access
Schedule
- Today
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  Dinner
- Tomorrow
  7:00 am–8:00 am
  Breakfast
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- 7:00 am–8:00 am
  every week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
302 North 13th Street
Center City, PA 19107
directions
Contact
(215) 922-6400
https://www.sundaybreakfast.org
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Resurrection Philadelphia
no ratings yet

0.59 mi
Info
By Samson Street Entrance
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Saturday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, June 8th (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
123 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
directions
Contact
(215) 988-9540
https://www.resurrectionphl.org/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Meal delivery
Philadelphia Senior Center
no ratings yet

0.61 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Seniors Only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  Meal delivery: All Day
  Non-perishable food only
  Delivery may be available
- Tomorrow
  Meal delivery: All Day
  Non-perishable food only
  Delivery may be available
- This Friday
  Meal delivery: All Day
  Non-perishable food only
  Delivery may be available
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
- Meal delivery: All Day
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
509 South Broad Street
Washington Square West, PA 19147
directions
Contact
(215) 546-5879
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Center City accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Center City do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Center City that’s open today: Philadelphia County Assistance Office Headquarters-SNAP Assistance, Philly House (Formerly Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission), Philadelphia Senior Center
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Center City for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.