The pantry is closed on the last Friday of each month. Community members can visit once a week on either day. There are no specific requirements other than bringing your own bag. The center's entrance is on Norwood Street and the pantry is located in the basement. Closures due to weather are typically announced a day prior on Facebook; if public schools close for the day due to weather, the center also closes.

(Entrance on Norwood St.)

Only open for members Free registeration 60 years old and above

Ready to eat meals at 5pm for seniors above 65

The Playstreets program, run by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, closes a designated neighborhood block to vehicle traffic each weekday during the summer so children have a safe outdoor place to play and gather. Each Playstreet is supervised by a trained community volunteer and provides free nutritious meals and snacks through the city's USDA-funded Summer Food Service Program. The block is set up with play kits such as hula hoops, balls, jump ropes, and chalk.

Philadelphia's Playstreets program closes a city block to traffic and sets up a free outdoor supervised program where children and teens can enjoy healthy meals and snacks alongside free play equipment and organized group activities. The street is supervised by a trained neighborhood volunteer, so kids have a safe place to play, eat, and connect with their community during summer.

Senior center program located inside the South Philadelphia Boys & Girls Club offering congregate and grab‑and‑go lunches for older adults along with classes, fitness, technology instruction, transportation support, wellness calls, games, arts, and social activities. Part of the PCA‑affiliated senior center network; call to learn current meal availability and to reserve.

• Must call ahead to set appointments with the reverent (+1 (267) 258-8709) and the way forwad will be provided with regards to time to go receive food.

• Located at CORNER 21ST AND Tasker Street (big gray Church) but further directions can be requested after setting appointment dates

Playstreet is a Philadelphia Parks and Recreation program that closes designated neighborhood streets to traffic, turning them into safe, car-free outdoor spaces where children can play and stay active. Each Playstreet brings the neighborhood together with supervised activities and equipment, and provides free nutritious meals and snacks to kids throughout the summer. The program is community-led by volunteer block supervisors and welcomes all neighborhood children to drop in.

This location operates a summer meal program and an after-school meal program specifically for children 18 years of age and under. Refer to the official Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Playstreets website for the most current schedule and details. It is not a food pantry.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Playstreets is a volunteer-led summer meal and supervised play program that closes a designated residential block to vehicle traffic so neighborhood children have a safe outdoor space to gather, play, and eat. Trained Playstreet supervisors lead group games and activities while Philadelphia Parks & Rec staff serve free nutritious lunches and afternoon snacks to participating children. The program runs only during summer months and is part of the USDA-funded Summer Food Service Program administered in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, returning to the same blocks each year.

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. 2nd & 4th Thursday and Friday: 1 - 5 PM (or call for an appointment) 267-585-2923

Eligibility: Seniors only (60 years and older) Schedule: Every 1st Wednesday of the month Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM