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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mitzvah Food Program Main Line

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi


    Info

    Client-choice food pantry of the Jewish Federation's Mitzvah Food Program at JFCS's Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center on the Main Line, offering fresh produce, frozen and shelf-stable kosher options via walk-in distribution and SmartChoice ordering. Bi-monthly delivery is available for eligible homebound clients through a DoorDash partnership within a 10-mile radius. SmartChoice remote orders require an appointment. The program is open to anyone regardless of race, religion, or financial background, and staff can assist with SNAP benefit applications.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Delivery may be available
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      1:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, June 25th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, July 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      1:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • 1:30 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Mitzvah Food Program Main Line

    Location

    345 Montgomery Avenue

    Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 832-0815

    https://jewishphilly.org/resources/mitzvah-food-program/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.38 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, June 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tue, June 30th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.64 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, June 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, June 30th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Bala Cynwyd.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.16 mi


    Info

    For Thanksgiving its the Tuesday before thanksgiving

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 24th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 1st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.88 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am

    • Thu, June 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Thu, July 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.81 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, June 24th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, July 29th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, August 26th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the last Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.74 mi


    Info

    This senior center offers two food assistance programs. Congregate sit-down lunches are served Tuesday through Friday at 12:00 PM. These meals are for individuals aged 55 and over who have registered as members. Individuals under 60 pay a full meal price (currently about $4.10), while those 60 and older are asked for a donation. A free food box program is available for individuals aged 60 and over. Enrollment in the food box program requires registration, proof of income, and proof of identity. Neither program is intended for emergency food needs.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

    • Next Friday

      CLOSED

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    1.07 mi


    Info

    Weekly free food distribution operated by the City of Philadelphia’s Community Schools program at Samuel Gompers School, providing groceries to community members.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 24th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, July 1st (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.54 mi


    Info

    North Light Community Center hosts a USDA-funded Summer Meals site administered by Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, providing free breakfast and lunch to all children and teens 18 and under. No identification or registration is required to receive meals. The center has served the Roxborough and Manayunk communities since 1936, offering additional programs including a food pantry, after-school care, teen college and career readiness, summer camps, and community classes.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Mon, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Mon, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tue, June 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.53 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Friday

      CLOSED

    • Mon, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bala Cynwyd 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Bala Cynwyd do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Bala Cynwyd to see if any are 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 in Bala Cynwyd.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Bala Cynwyd for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Bala Cynwyd for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Bala Cynwyd, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.