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 Kensington.

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 Kensington 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 Kensington 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 Kensington that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/st-francis-inn">St. Francis Inn</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/chcs-norris-square-center">CHCS Norris Square Center</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/blessed-sarnelli">Blessed Sarnelli</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/playstreet-2500-n-marshall-st">Playstreet 2500 N. Marshall St.</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Kensington 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.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Francis Inn
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.09 mi
Info
Toiletries (Mon-Weds-Sat)

Major Holiday Schedule (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year): 11:30am-1pm (Mon-Thurs)
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Toiletries, if available
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
- 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
2441 Kensington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
directions
Contact
(215) 423-5845
http://www.stfrancisinn.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Cast Your Cares
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.1 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Accepts Walk-ins & Appointments
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Members Only
  Drop by at the office to sign-up and set your Appointment for Food Pick-up.
- Tue, August 19th (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Members Only
  Drop by at the office to sign-up and set your Appointment for Food Pick-up.
- Tue, August 26th (in 3 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Members Only
  Drop by at the office to sign-up and set your Appointment for Food Pick-up.
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
2438 Kensington Avenue
North Philadelphia, PA 19125
directions
Contact
(215) 634-7445
http://www.castyourcares.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
West Kensington Ministry
13 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.28 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- Thu, August 21st (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- Thu, August 28th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–10:30 am
- 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
2140 N Hancock St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
directions
Contact
(267) 324-7386
https://westkensingtonministry.com/
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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 Kensington.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Community Center at Visitation
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.4 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Diapers upon availability
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, August 18th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, August 25th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, September 1st (in 4 weeks)
  CLOSED
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
2646 Kensington Avenue
North Philadelphia, PA 19125
directions
Contact
(215) 426-9422
https://www.communitycenteratvis.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
CHCS Norris Square Center
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.25 mi
Info
Food is 1.50 dollars
- Requirements
  ID required
  Members Only
  Must show proof of age over 60 yrs old
  Seniors Only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–9:30 am
  Proof of address required
  Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
  Appointments required
- Today
  12:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–9:30 am
  Proof of address required
  Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
  Appointments required
- 8:00 am–9:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
Location
2121 N. Howard St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
directions
Contact
(215) 423-7241
https://chcsphiladelphia.org/senior-centers/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Temple University Hospital, Episcopal Campus
4 reviews
Unclaimed
40 minutes
average wait time

0.31 mi
Info
Located in the Tower Building Basement Are able to provide resources to assist with other social determinants of health, including mental health resources
- Requirements
  Linkages to services offered through Temple Health
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  SNAP assistance available
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, August 21st (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Thu, August 28th (in 3 weeks)
  2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
100 E. Lehigh Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
directions
Contact
(215) 707-0305
215-707-0305
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Food pantry (groceries)
New Calvary Baptist Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.5 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Two photo IDs required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, September 20th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Sat, October 18th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
2431 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
directions
Contact
(215) 425-3096
https://www.ncbcphilly.org/blank-6
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Blessed Sarnelli
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.54 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  5:00 pm–6:30 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Friday
- 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
2739 Kensington Avenue
North Philadelphia, PA 19134
directions
Contact
(267) 710-1226
https://www.bscphilly.org/urgent-needs
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Playstreet 2500 N. Marshall St.
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.68 mi
- Requirements
  All children under 18 are eligible
  Meals must be eaten on site.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
- Info
  No ID is required.
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2551 N. Marshall St.
Philadelphia, PA 19133
directions
Contact
(215) 685-2719
https://www.phila.gov/programs/playstreets/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Michael Lutheran Church - Good Samaritan Food Pantry
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.46 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
- Info
  Handicapped Access
  Open on holidays
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Needs volunteers
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, August 21st (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, August 28th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
2139 East Cumberland Street
North Philadelphia, PA 19125
directions
Contact
(215) 423-0792
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Kensington 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 Kensington 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 Kensington that’s open today: St. Francis Inn, CHCS Norris Square Center, Blessed Sarnelli, Playstreet 2500 N. Marshall St.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Kensington for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.