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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The H.O.P.E. Food Pantry

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.33 mi


    Info

    The H.O.P.E. Food Pantry (Helping Other People Eat) is a ministry of Holy Cross Parish in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, serving neighbors since 1990. The pantry provides supplemental groceries to community members facing food insecurity.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, October 27th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, November 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of The H.O.P.E. Food Pantry

    Location

    140 East Mt. Airy Avenue

    Philadelphia, PA 19119

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 438-2921

    https://holycrossphl.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.35 mi


    Info

    Community organization that operates a neighborhood food pantry offering free groceries to the public.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      11:30 am

    • Thu, October 29th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am

    • Thu, November 5th (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am

    • 11:30 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 hours 30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    Info

    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

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Wed, October 28th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

  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 Mermaid.

  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)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.29 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

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

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, October 26th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

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

      every week on Monday, Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.31 mi


    Info

    Community church that hosts a weekly food giveaway providing free bags of groceries to anyone in need, supported by volunteers and serving large numbers of households.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, October 29th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, November 5th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.18 mi


    Info

    Must live in 19118, 19119, 19138, or 19150

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, October 27th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, November 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.51 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Mon, November 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–9:00 am

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
      • Proof of household income required
    • Wed, November 4th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.83 mi


    Info

    On your first visit, you are invited to enter by the Food Pantry flag door. Please bring any form of ID to verify that you are a Montgomery County resident. You will be invited to fill out a form that tells us how many people in your household and total monthly household income. A volunteer will invite you to select the items of your choosing from our supply of pasta, vegetables, protein items, and drinks.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, November 10th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, December 8th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, January 12th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.34 mi


    Info

    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

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, October 24th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, October 31st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.22 mi


    Info

    The La Mott A.M.E. Church runs a curbside food pantry that distributes free groceries to individuals and families. Clients should bring a photo ID and, if possible, proof of address. The pantry is open on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and welcomes all community members.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, October 24th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 14th (in 4 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, November 28th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Mermaid 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 Mermaid 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 Mermaid that’s open today: Men Who Care of Germantown 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 Mermaid 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 Mermaid 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 Mermaid, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.