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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

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: <a href="/directory/resources/ckyojasxn1078623lynw5iuu72t">Hillel Foundation </a>

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in University City - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In University CityLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
Martin Luther King Jr. Association for Nonviolence, Inc. (MLK Association)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

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
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, June 21st (next month)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, July 19th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
3001 Walnut Street
University City, PA 19104
directions
Contact
(215) 751-9300
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Food pantry (groceries)
Church of Pentecost
3 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 8 minutes
average wait time

0.9 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  ID preferred, but not required
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  11:00 am–2:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–2:30 pm
- This Thursday
  11:00 am–2:30 pm
- 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2530 Wharton Street
Grays Ferry, PA 19146
directions
Contact
(215) 372-7307
http://www.copphiladelphiacentral.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.74 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Handicapped Access
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
  ID required
  Social Security Card Required
  Proof of household income required
  Registration required on site
- Wed, June 11th (next month)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
  ID required
  Social Security Card Required
  Proof of household income required
  Registration required on site
- Wed, July 9th (in 2 months)
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
  ID required
  Social Security Card Required
  Proof of household income required
  Registration required on site
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Location
2111 Sansom Street
Center City West, PA 19103
directions
Contact
(215) 567-3668
http://www.lc-hc.org
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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.
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.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Hillel Foundation
0 reviews
Unclaimed
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
- Today
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Sun, May 18th (next week)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Sun, May 25th (in 2 weeks)
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
215 South 39th Street
University City, PA 19104
directions
Contact
(610) 639-4395
https://www.uchcphiladelphia.org/meal-schedule.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jesus Delight Ministry / Christian Lighthouse Center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.83 mi
Info
Schedule varies, call to confirm.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, May 20th (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tue, May 27th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
2945 Wharton Street
Grays Ferry, PA 19146
directions
Contact
(215) 463-2434
http://www.phillylighthouse.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
UC Hospitality Coalition
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.62 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Sat, May 24th (next week)
  12:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Sat, May 31st (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
215 S 39th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
directions
Contact
(610) 639-4395
https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-homeless-services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Interfaith Food Cupboard
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.84 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, May 24th (next week)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, May 31st (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:00 am
- 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
3600 Baring Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
directions
Contact
(215) 222-7606
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Food pantry (groceries)
Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.75 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed During Year: Week after Christmas and week leading up to Easter Sunday
  Handicapped Access
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, May 21st (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
  Senior boxes once a month
- Wed, June 11th (next month)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Location
2110 Chestnut Street
Center City West, PA 19103
directions
Contact
(215) 278-2528
https://www.lc-hc.org/content.cfm?id=102
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Food pantry (groceries)
Food Cupboard at Church of St Andrew and St Monica
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.83 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Accepts food items that have not expired and non-perishable
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am
- Sat, May 24th (next week)
  9:30 am
- Sat, May 31st (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am
- 9:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
3600 Baring Sreet
Philadelphia, PA 19104
directions
Contact
(215) 222-7606
https://ssandrewmonica.org/ministries.html
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other public benefits
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
0 reviews
Unclaimed
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
- This 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.
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
- This 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 Wednesday, Thursday
- Other public benefits: 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Location
19 South 38th Street
University City, PA 19104
directions
Contact
(610) 639-4395
https://www.uchcphiladelphia.org/meal-schedule.html
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Hillel Foundation
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.