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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Southwest Philadelphia Family Service Center (Catholic Social Services)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.53 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

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

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, July 1st (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, July 3rd (next week)

      CLOSED

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Southwest Philadelphia Family Service Center (Catholic Social Services)

    Location

    6214 Grays Avenue

    Philadelphia, PA 19142

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 724-8550

    https://cssphiladelphia.org/family-service-centers/southwest-family-service-center/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.14 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

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

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    Clients must arrive by 8:00 AM to sign up for food pantry services. Identification is required, and there are specific ZIP code residency requirements to be eligible for service.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am

    • Wed, July 1st (next week)

      8:00 am

    • Wed, July 8th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am

    • 8:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

  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 Elmwood Park.

  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)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.35 mi


    Info

    School‑based pantry operated by Turning Points for Children’s Food and Wellness Network (FAWN) at William Tilden Community School, supporting local families with nutritious food, infant formula, diapers, nutrition education and health‑screening resources.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, July 3rd (next week)

      CLOSED

    • Fri, July 10th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    32 minutes

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    Info

    Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year if these holidays fall on a Thursday.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, July 2nd (next week)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, July 9th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.44 mi


    Info

    A child development learning center that participates in Philadelphia's Summer Meals Program, providing free breakfast and lunch meals to children and teens during summer break. Meals are funded through the USDA Summer Food Service Program and administered by Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. All meals must be eaten on site per USDA regulations. Contact person is Qia Richardson.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Today

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.27 mi


    Info

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

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, June 30th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.42 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

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, June 30th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.72 mi


    Info

    Seasonal Playstreets block where Philadelphia Parks & Recreation closes the street to traffic so neighborhood children can play and receive free lunch.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.23 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park that’s open today: Playstreet 2600 S. Daggett St. (Summer Meal Site), CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT LEARNING CENTER, Playstreet 2100 S Simpson St.

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. 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.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Elmwood Park 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.

  23. 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 Elmwood Park, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.