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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Helping Hands for the Hungry/St. Cyprian Church

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.93 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Wed, April 22nd (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    Map of Helping Hands for the Hungry/St. Cyprian Church

    Location

    6248 Hazel Avenue

    West Philadelphia, PA 19143

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 747-3250

    http://www.saintcyprian.net

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.03 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, April 22nd (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 27th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, June 24th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.49 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Mon, May 4th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Mon, May 18th (next month)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the 1st Monday

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Monday

  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 Cardington.

  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)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.82 mi


    Info

    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.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, April 28th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 5th Tuesday

    Contact

    (215) 726-0250

    https://www.philabundance.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.03 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, April 25th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.62 mi


    Info

    Motivated Community Resource Center’s pantry program, known as Motivated Cares/The Free Market, provides free groceries to West Philadelphia residents in need. They offer a variety of items including fresh produce, clothing, diapers, baby items, and other social services. Distributions are walk-in style and first-come-first-serve until supplies run out. Clients are encouraged to bring their own bags or carts. No appointment is needed.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next month)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

    Contact

    (215) 921-6263

    https://www.motivatedcrc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.18 mi


    Info

    opne Tuesday and wednesday , but will be closed next week because of the holiday.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 21st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    Contact

    (215) 964-2376

    https://www.philabundance.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.83 mi


    Info

    General meal sites offer ready-to-eat meals. Site details are subject to change. Before you go, contact the site to confirm their hours and services.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, April 23rd (next week)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, April 30th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  13. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Cardington 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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 Cardington do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Cardington that’s open today: Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, Faith Temple Pentecostal Church

  18. Where are you located?

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

  19. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  20. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Cardington for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  21. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Cardington, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.