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Find Free Food In North CentralLemontree 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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    Other public benefits, Food pantry (groceries)

    Beckett Life Center

    no ratings yet

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Senior boxes once a month

    • Info

      • No requirements
      • Gives out meals from Whole Foods twice a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    • Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    • Fri, May 24th (in 4 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

    Map of Beckett Life Center

    Location

    1410 North 16th Street

    North Philadelphia, PA 19121

    directions

    Contact

    (267) 639-6382

    https://beckettlifecenter.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    North Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church

    no ratings yet

    0.19 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of North Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church

    Location

    1510 West Oxford Street

    North Philadelphia, PA 19121

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 235-1001

    https://philadelphiany.adventistchurch.org/ministries/community-service

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    MAP Holistic CDC (Mankind Against Poverty)

    no ratings yet

    0.19 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every 3 weeks on Saturday

    Map of MAP Holistic CDC (Mankind Against Poverty)

    Location

    1510 W Stiles St

    Philadelphia, PA 19121

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 787-0900

    https://mapholistic.wordpress.com/

  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 North Central.

  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)

    Herbert Arlene Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    0.14 mi

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      4:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      4:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      4:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 4:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday

    Map of Herbert Arlene Food Pantry

    Location

    1513 North Bouvier Street

    North Philadelphia, PA 19121

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 239-4920

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army - Greater Philadelphia

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    • Info

      • Closed During Year: Inclement weather
      • Accepts Walk-ins & Appointments
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–2:30 pm

    • 8:00 am–2:30 pm

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

    Map of Salvation Army - Greater Philadelphia

    Location

    1340 Brown Street

    West Poplar, PA 19123

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 787-2800

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bright Hope Baptist Community Kitchen

    no ratings yet

    0.51 mi

    Info

    If there is a special need re: family and they recommended by a state’s office or representative our office is open from 10:00 am to 2 pm (Mondays to Fridays).

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries, if available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:45 pm

    • Fri, May 3rd (next week)

      10:30 am–12:45 pm

    • Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:45 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:45 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Bright Hope Baptist Community Kitchen

    Location

    1601 North 12th Street

    North Philadelphia, PA 19122

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 232-6004

    https://www.brighthopebaptist.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    John F. Street Community Center

    29 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 mi

    • Requirements

      • Residents can pick up supplemental food for their household.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    • Info

      • No ID or proof of income is required.
      • Any resident is eligible

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of John F. Street Community Center

    Location

    1100 Poplar St.

    Philadelphia, PA 19123

    directions

    Contact

    (610) 731-9297

    https://www.phila.gov/food/?fbclid=IwAR1KFfmGkseNeQsSAKcOzhJXx400E4xtzNwZA10AHVSclYi7kr7dPSNDBac&address=1100%20Poplar%20St.

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    Community fridge, Food pantry (groceries)

    Mighty Writers Vaux Building

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Must arrive at 11:50 am

    • Info

      • No ID is required.
      • Closed on Thanksgiving. Christmas & New Year

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    Map of Mighty Writers Vaux Building

    Location

    2300 Master Street

    North Philadelphia, PA 19121

    directions

    Contact

    (610) 263-5379

    https://nutritionaldevelopmentservices.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    King Older Adult CenterTags (774)

    no ratings yet

    0.49 mi

    Info

    Seniors (60 and above): Donation of $1 for per meal

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Seniors Only

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

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

    Map of King Older Adult CenterTags (774)

    Location

    2100 W. Cecil B. Moore Ave.

    Philadelphia, PA 19121

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 685-2715

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt. Olive Holy Temple Church

    no ratings yet

    0.26 mi

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Mt. Olive Holy Temple Church

    Location

    1469 North Broad Street

    North Philadelphia, PA 19122

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 765-3372

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in North Central 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 North Central 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?

    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 North Central that’s open today: John F. Street Community Center

  20. Where are you located?

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