Maritime Academy Charter School offers free summer meals for children and teens at its Elementary School campus in the Bridesburg neighborhood. The program is part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program, which provides nutritious meals when school is not in session. Meals emphasize seasonal fruits and vegetables and must be eaten on site per USDA regulations. The program is open to all youth with no registration or ID required. Contact person is Maria Garlick. Maria Garlick (215) 427-3090 7/6/2026 8/14/2026

Weekly outdoor community food pantry distribution of free groceries at the corner of Margaret St and Frankford Ave. Operated by Helping Hands Nonprofit Organization in partnership with the Share Food Program. Open to the public; no additional eligibility details beyond bringing your own bags.

This food pantry offers groceries as a walk-in service. It is open to everyone, regardless of residency or income. An ID is appreciated if clients have one, but it is not strictly required. In emergency situations, clients can call and ask for Candida (Candy) to arrange for food assistance outside of regular distribution hours.

Free, ready-to-eat meals and snacks for children and youth ages 18 and under through Philadelphia's Summer Meals / student meal program, plus periodic community food distributions hosted by partner organizations.

Feast of Justice is a volunteer-driven, client-choice food pantry in Northeast Philadelphia serving eligible households in 11 ZIP codes. We provide monthly groceries, with stock based on available suppliers. Guests choose all of their own items. Other social services may also be available.

Feast of Justice serves 11 Northeast Philadelphia zip codes: 19111, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19120, 19124, 19135, 19136, 19149, 19152, and 19154.

• You are only qualified to register if you live in one of these zip codes.
• The registration is for the full household; there can be only one registration per household.
• There is NO income requirement to be able to receive food at Feast of Justice.
• ID is recommended to expedite the registration process, but not required.
• Guests can get food 1 time each month.
• If you are registered for our Feast of Justice 3101 Tyson Ave location, you do not need to register again. (You can visit either location, but you can only get food from one of our locations each month).

Action steps to take - visit https://www.feastofjustice.org/registration to view:

1. up-to-date information about how to get registered
2. a link to complete the online application
3. registration hours specific to first-time guests
4. It is recommended to schedule a registration appointment; walk-ups are served after appointments, on a first-come, first served basis during registration hours.

Community food cupboard providing grocery assistance to individuals and families in need.

We ask that if you don't speak English that you have a way to interpret it in your language. For Thursday distributions, clients must be in line by 11:30 AM. Closed during inclement weather on the day of distribution and resume the following Wednesday.

Ujima Friends Peace Center posts its weekly schedule and location updates on its Instagram (ccrcphilly or TCRC Philly) and Facebook (TCRC Community Healing Center) pages. Please check these social media channels for the most current information. You can also visit their website for details.

Weekly walk-in food pantry providing free groceries to the community each Tuesday 11 am-1 pm at Hope Hall (7212 Keystone St). The pantry typically observes a summer break and reopens in early September. Photo ID is checked and distribution is while supplies last. The church also periodically offers clothing and toiletry giveaways, and a separate S.W.A.G. Cares distribution runs on the 4th Saturday of each month.