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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Free Market

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.9 mi


    Info

    The Free Market is a community food distribution program run by Motivated Community Resource Center that helps tackle food insecurity in West Philadelphia. During warmer months, distributions take place outdoors at Sherwood Park, and during winter months they move indoors to Motivated's headquarters. The program serves over 200 families each month and partners with organizations like Sharing Excess and PHMC to source food. Visitors can choose the grocery items they need from available selections, which typically include fresh produce, proteins, and other staples. Motivated CRC also provides clothing, health and wellness programming, holiday toy giveaways, and other community services through its Motivated Cares outreach initiative.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, September 26th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm @ Sherwood Park (57th & Baltimore Ave)

    • Sat, October 10th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm @ Sherwood Park (57th & Baltimore Ave)

    • Sat, October 24th (next month)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm @ Sherwood Park (57th & Baltimore Ave)

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

    Map of The Free Market

    Location

    5646 Cedar Avenue

    Philadelphia, PA 19143

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 921-6263

    www.motivatedcrc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    34 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.77 mi


    Info

    Denise's Pantry is a generous and compassionate organization. Fresh produce, meats, and prepared meals are typically available. Clients should arrive by 1 PM to receive registration and tickets for grocery distribution, which begins promptly at 3 PM.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Fri, September 25th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.82 mi


    Info

    Details Food sites offer supplemental food and groceries. Site details are subject to change. Before you go, contact the site to confirm their hours and services.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, September 29th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, October 6th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 5th 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 Cardington.

  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)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.75 mi


    Info

    A community shared food pantry that provides food assistance and basic nutrition to households experiencing food insecurity.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.93 mi


    Info

    start on Monday, June 22

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.94 mi


    Info

    This Playstreet location offers a summer meal program providing free meals for children 18 years of age and under. No ID is required for participation. The program operates seasonally, typically from mid-June to late August. For specific dates and times, please check the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation website (phila.gov/programs/playstreets/).

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.88 mi


    Info

    Playstreet is part of Philadelphia's Playstreets Program, which closes neighborhood blocks to traffic so children can enjoy a safe outdoor space with supervised recreation and free play equipment. Each weekday, Parks & Rec provides a free summer meal to all participants through the Summer Food Service Program.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.79 mi


    Info

    Bayway Cares, LLC operates a Summer Camp Enrichment program for children ages 5-12 at Harrity Mastery Charter School. The summer camp includes a free Summer Meals Program providing breakfast and lunch to enrolled children. Activities include academic enrichment, homework help, dance, arts and crafts, sports, drama, and mentoring. The program accepts childcare subsidies. Contact Brandon Anderson at brandon.anderson@baywaycares.com for Harrity-specific inquiries.

    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • 8:00 am–8:30 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)

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.93 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, September 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Cardington 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Cardington do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Cardington that’s open today: All for All (AFA) Agency

  19. Where are you located?

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

  20. 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.

  21. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Cardington 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.

  22. 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 Cardington, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.