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CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center - Food Programs

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The Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center is a CHOP facility in West Philadelphia that hosts multiple food assistance programs for the community. The USDA-funded Complete Eats summer meals program provides free boxed lunches to children 18 and under. The on-site Food Pharmacy delivers free groceries once a month for six months to families who screen positive for food insecurity during primary care visits. The Garden at Karabots grows over 55 types of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, distributing approximately 3,500-4,000 pounds of fresh produce to the community each year from May through November, including at a free weekly produce market on Thursdays. The center also offers a free monthly Books and Cooks program where families cook together using garden produce and take home children's books and recipes. Behavioral health services and other community programs are available on-site.

  • Requirements

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

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Today

    11:00 am–1:00 pm

  • Next Monday

    9:00 am–10:00 am

  • Next Monday

    11:00 am–1:00 pm

  • 9:00 am–10:00 am

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

Map of CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center - Food Programs

Location

4865 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139

directions

Contact

(267) 425-9800

https://www.chop.edu/locations/karabots-pediatric-care-center-west-philadelphia

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center - Food Programs, at 11:00 AM in 9 hours. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center - Food Programs requires: First come, first serve: open until food runs out, Registration required.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

No appointment needed! Just show up to CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center - Food Programs during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center - Food Programs offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center - Food Programs may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center - Food Programs open today?

CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center - Food Programs is open today 11:00 AM-1:00 PM!

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center - Food Programs is located at 4865 Market Street!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits 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.

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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.