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Find Free Food In University CityLemontree 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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Squashmarts West

    no ratings yet

    0.53 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

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

    Map of Squashmarts West

    Location

    25 North 33rd St

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Martin Luther King Jr. Association for Nonviolence, Inc. (MLK Association)

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    0.34 mi


    Info

    ALL PANTRIES, MOBILE PANTRIES AND FOOD PHARMACIES, HOME DELIVERIES, FOOD SHARES, MAIN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED Saturday January 13, 2024 and Monday January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 15th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, July 20th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Martin Luther King Jr. Association for Nonviolence, Inc. (MLK Association)

    Location

    3001 Walnut Street

    University City, PA 19104

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 751-9300

  4. 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.

  5. 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 University City.

  6. 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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Hillel Foundation

    no ratings yet

    0.61 mi


    Info

    Fall dates: every Sunday through December 11 except Oct 9, Oct 16, and Nov 27. Hands out sandwiches Closed when University of Penn is not in session

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Sun, May 5th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Sun, May 12th (in 3 weeks)

      6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of Hillel Foundation

    Location

    215 South 39th Street

    University City, PA 19104

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion

    no ratings yet

    0.74 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Handicapped Access
      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Appointments required
    • Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion

    Location

    2111 Sansom Street

    Center City West, PA 19103

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 567-3668

    http://www.lc-hc.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St Mary's Church, Hamilton Village

    no ratings yet

    0.68 mi


    Info

    Hands out sandwiches

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

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

    • Next Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

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

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

      every week on Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–

      every week on Thursday

    Map of St Mary's Church, Hamilton Village

    Location

    3916 Locust Walk

    University City, PA 19104

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jesus Delight Ministry / Christian Lighthouse Center

    no ratings yet

    0.83 mi


    Info

    Schedule varies, call to confirm.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Jesus Delight Ministry / Christian Lighthouse Center

    Location

    2945 Wharton Street

    Grays Ferry, PA 19146

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other public benefits

    Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

    no ratings yet

    0.63 mi


    Info

    Dental clinic is not currently operating. If you need a referral to a dentist, please visit the medical clinic.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      Other public benefits: 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      • Medical, Legal, and Service Link clinics
      • Dental clinic is not currently operating. If you need a referral to a dentist, please visit the medical clinic.
    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      Other public benefits: 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      • Medical, Legal, and Service Link clinics
      • Dental clinic is not currently operating. If you need a referral to a dentist, please visit the medical clinic.
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Wednesday

    • Other public benefits: 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Wednesday

    Map of Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

    Location

    19 South 38th Street

    University City, PA 19104

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Interfaith Food Cupboard

    no ratings yet

    0.84 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Saturday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Interfaith Food Cupboard

    Location

    3600 Baring Street

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 222-7606

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Zion Hill Memorial Baptist Church

    no ratings yet

    0.68 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Handicapped Access

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      7:30 pm–8:30 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 7:30 pm–8:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Zion Hill Memorial Baptist Church

    Location

    2702 Ellsworth Street

    Grays Ferry, PA 19146

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 300-6665

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in University City 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 University City 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 University City that’s open today: UC Hospitality Coalition, St Mary's Church, Hamilton Village, Interfaith Food Cupboard, Zion Hill Memorial Baptist Church

  19. Where are you located?

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