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Find Free Food In PhiladelphiaLemontree 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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Feast of Justice

    705 referrals


    Info

    All food cupboard & baby supply assistance requires registration. Thursdays: Outdoor Market bring PA state ID

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–11:00 am

      • Appointments required
    • Today

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

      • No appointment necessary
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    See more info
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    SNAP/EBT

    Philadelphia's BenePhilly

    686 referrals


    Info

    BenePhilly offers free, one-on-one help to enroll Philadelphia residents in public benefit programs, such as SNAP/EBT, health insurance, energy assistance, disability benefits, and more. A BenePhilly counselor can fill out public benefit applications with you and follow up on the status of your applications.

    Help available in more than 170 languages. Call their helpline, or email benephilly@phila.gov for more info. You can also contact one of their partner centers, listed here: https://bdtrust.org/benephilly-flyer-040522-eng.pdf

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Philadelphia.

  5. 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)

    OCCCDA 1

    483 referrals


    Info

    For walk-ins. Please contact (215)-586-9551 1 food box per household Food can be picked up from vehicle

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, June 8th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Living Waters United Church of Christ

    441 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 7th (next week)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Simple Way

    376 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    SEAMAAC

    335 referrals


    Info

    Please bring photo ID

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army Tabernacle

    321 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Monday, Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    True Vine Community Center

    305 referrals


      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      12:30 pm–1:00 pm

    • Sun, June 11th (in 2 weeks)

      12:30 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:30 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

  12. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Philadelphia 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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 Philadelphia do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Philadelphia that’s open today: Feast of Justice, Philadelphia's BenePhilly, The Simple Way, SEAMAAC, Salvation Army Tabernacle

  17. Where are you located?

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