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

    North Central Community Center

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 mi

    Info

    Philadelphia Housing Authority community center that hosts periodic food pantry distributions in partnership with the City and Share Food Program for neighborhood residents.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, June 6th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    Map of North Central Community Center

    Location

    1069 W Norris St

    Philadelphia, PA 19122

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 684-4000

    https://www.pha.phila.gov/venue/north-central-community-center/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    True Vine Worship Center

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi

    Info

    • They give out food every Tuesday from 8 AM until supplies last, usually ending around 9 AM.
    • The only requirement is an ID.
    • May be closed if the weather is bad.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

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

    • Tue, May 12th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–9:00 am

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

    • Tue, May 19th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–9:00 am

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

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of True Vine Worship Center

    Location

    521 West Lehigh Avenue

    North Philadelphia, PA 19133

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 425-1942
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Community Center at Visitation

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.72 mi

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    • Mon, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    • Mon, May 18th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    • Mon, May 25th (in 4 weeks)

      CLOSED

      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of Community Center at Visitation

    Location

    2646 Kensington Avenue

    North Philadelphia, PA 19125

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 426-9422

    https://www.communitycenteratvis.org/

  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 West Kensington.

  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)

    Hope's Food Pantry

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.65 mi

    Info

    register here : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceX2BX81P3ON5MIMy3YJAkl_mNweZcqK0QESMRpWtUcfH04w/viewform To help keep our pantry organized and efficient for everyone we have a sign up sheet. Everyone that signs up prior to the date of pick up will be allowed to enter into the pantry first. For any questions or concerns, please contact Kayla Shuler-Monroe, our Director of Community Partnerships, at kshuler@hope-partnership.org or call 215-232-5410 ext. 205

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Hope's Food Pantry

    Location

    2601 North 11th Street

    North Philadelphia, PA 19133

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 232-5410

    https://www.hope-partnership.org/

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

    Norris Square Senior Community Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.4 mi

    Info

    PCA‑funded senior community center operated by Catholic Housing & Community Services offering congregate hot meals (breakfast and lunch) and a wide range of social, wellness, and cultural programs for older adults, with Spanish‑language support.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Seniors only

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:00 pm

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:30 am

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–12:00 pm

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

    Map of Norris Square Senior Community Center

    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)

    Children's Mission, Inc.

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.3 mi

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (next week)

      10:10 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:10 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of Children's Mission, Inc.

    Location

    2200 Germantown Avenue

    North Philadelphia, PA 19133

    directions

    Contact

    (910) 508-2340

    https://www.facebook.com/connect2cmi/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    West Kensington Ministry

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Thu, May 14th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Thu, May 21st (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of West Kensington Ministry

    Location

    2140 North Hancock Street

    North Philadelphia, PA 19122

    directions

    Contact

    (267) 879-6310

    https://westkensingtonministry.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Temple University Hospital, Episcopal Campus

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 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. Will be given a Pantry ID upon registration (no ID or proof of income is required for service).

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Temple University Hospital, Episcopal Campus

    Location

    100 East Lehigh Avenue

    North Philadelphia, PA 19125

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 707-0305

    215-707-0305

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Francis Inn

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 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 may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      4:30 pm–6:00 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

    Map of St. Francis Inn

    Location

    2441 Kensington Ave

    Philadelphia, PA 19125

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 423-5845

    http://www.stfrancisinn.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Norris Homes/North Central Community Center

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 mi

    Info

    • Serves the North Central ares

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Mon, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm

    • Mon, May 25th (in 4 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • Mon, June 8th (next month)

      1:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Monday

    • 1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Monday

    Map of Norris Homes/North Central Community Center

    Location

    2000 N 11th St

    Philadelphia, PA 19122

    directions

    Contact

    (267) 456-4236
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in West 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.

  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 West Kensington 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 West Kensington that’s open today: North Central Community Center, Norris Square Senior Community Center, St. Francis Inn

  20. Where are you located?

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