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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Patrician Society

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.44 mi


    Info

    Emergency supplemental food pantry providing 3–5 days of groceries per visit, including shelf-stable items, meat, bread and snacks, dairy, and fresh produce. The pantry also mentions offering diapers and basic hygiene items.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, September 29th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Patrician Society

    Location

    703 Green Street

    Norristown, PA 19401

    directions

    Contact

    (610) 272-6316

    https://www.patriciansociety.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.22 mi


    Info

    Through its Nutrition Department, the church operates a community food pantry that distributes groceries including fresh produce, meat, and dairy to residents in need. Distribution is run by church volunteers and serves neighbors in the Plymouth Meeting area regardless of denomination.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, September 29th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, October 6th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Contact

    (610) 680-8241(Mon–Fri 9am–6pm)

    https://www.igldediosrenacer.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.22 mi


    Info

    Church-operated community food pantry providing free groceries to individuals and families. Open weekly on Tuesdays; clients complete a brief application at intake and must bring identification. Open to the community with no geographic restrictions noted.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, September 29th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, October 6th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  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 Ernest.

  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)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.62 mi


    Info

    Tuesday are only for registration and do not give out food on that day

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    1.63 mi


    Info

    Choice‑style food pantry operated by The Salvation Army Norristown Corps that provides free groceries to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and connects clients with additional social services.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once every 4 weeks
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
    • Tue, September 29th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.55 mi


    Info

    Cecil and Grace Bean's Soup Kitchen is an independent nonprofit (501(c)(3)) serving free hot, nutritious meals to individuals and families facing food insecurity in the Norristown community. Originally founded in 1979 by St. John's Church, the program grew under the decades-long leadership of Grace Bean (later joined by her husband Cecil), and in 2015 became its own separate nonprofit named in their honor. Today, volunteer teams from local churches, schools, families, and corporations prepare and serve more than 500 meals each week. Every guest is welcomed warmly and greeted with Grace's motto: "God loves you, and so do we!"

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm @ Cecil and Grace Bean's Soup Kitchen

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm @ Cecil and Grace Bean's Soup Kitchen

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm @ Cecil and Grace Bean's Soup Kitchen

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Sunday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Sunday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am

      every month on the 4th Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.69 mi


    Info

    Martha’s Choice Marketplace is a ministry of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia and provides fresh produce, meats, dairy and nonperishables to low-income families in Montgomery County, PA. The amount of food provided per visit will vary based on the food we have in stock, however we aim for about 5 days’ worth of nutritious food to provide with each visit.  When available, Martha’s also has diapers, soaps, laundry detergent and feminine hygiene products.

    Visit the link to learn more: https://www.marthaschoicemarketplace.com/food-assistance

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.43 mi


    Info

    Montgomery County OIC is a non-profit education and workforce development center that hosts a Summer Meals Program providing free breakfast and lunch to children 18 and under. The program operates as a Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) site. The organization also offers GED instruction and testing, workforce development, ESL classes, CDL training, childcare, before and after school care, and Camp XTREME summer camp. Meals are provided as part of the childcare and summer camp programs throughout the year, with expanded free meal service available to community children during the summer months.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–12:15 pm

    • Tomorrow

      7:30 am–8:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–12:15 pm

    • 7:30 am–8:30 am

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

    • 11:00 am–12:15 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.44 mi


    Info

    Church‑run food pantry providing grocery staples to Norristown residents, with occasional emergency assistance and baby items such as formula and diapers when available. The pantry operates on a set weekly distribution window and limits visits to once per month per household.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, September 29th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, October 6th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.64 mi


    Info

    Weekly Meals of Hope Ministry serving a hot/cold lunch to the community on Fridays; open to anyone in need and includes a clothing rack and spiritual support.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Fri, October 2nd (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Fri, October 9th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      • Clothing may be available
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Ernest 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 Ernest 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 Ernest that’s open today: Patrician Society, Iglesia De Dios Renacer, Iglesia De Dios Renacer, ICNA Relief, Salvation Army Norristown, Cecil and Grace Bean's Soup Kitchen Inc., MONTGOMERY COUNTY OIC, New Hope Baptist Church Inc.

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Ernest 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 Ernest 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 Ernest, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.