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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Project Mercy-Tioga at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi


    Info

    Serve 19140 and 19144 Zip codes. We give what we get it could be fresh produce, meal or non prishable

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am

    • Wed, May 13th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am

    • Wed, May 20th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Project Mercy-Tioga at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries

    Location

    1939 W. Venango St

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 227-4393

    https://mercyneighbors.org/what-we-do/mercy-meals/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.74 mi


    Info

    This food pantry operates by appointment only. Please call the day before to schedule an appointment. Food is distributed on Wednesdays and Fridays.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 mi


    Info

    1st wed n 3rd wed 9:30 1

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, May 20th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, June 3rd (next month)

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 9:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd 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 Nicetown.

  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)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.6 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.78 mi


    Info

    This center distributes monthly grocery boxes to senior members. Individuals must sign up for membership in person, providing ID and proof of income. Appointments are required to receive food boxes. 267) 286-1455 ext. 1454

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–4:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.69 mi


    Info

    Registrations are first week of every month ONLY. Walk ins All walk ins must be previously registered.

    Members must previously be registered and have a North10 Share Card You must bring ID and proof of address since share card is one per household. Must be 18 and over to receive. Multi Unit homes must bring proof they reside in multi unit apartment example: Apt 1, A, etc

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Registration required
    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    31 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.84 mi


    Info

    Faith-based community food pantry distributing free groceries to households in need in North Philadelphia. The Butler Street site operates in partnership with the Share Food Program and offers assistance in Spanish. Clients should arrive early as lines can be long.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, May 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    Info

    You can schedule an appointment to access the pantry by calling 215-558-1500 or emailing Theresa.Price@use.salvationarmy.org

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.74 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Seniors only
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm

    • Thu, June 4th (next month)

      12:00 pm

    • Thu, July 2nd (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.88 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Nicetown 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 Nicetown 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Nicetown to see if any are 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 in Nicetown.

  20. Where are you located?

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