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Gideon School

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School-based Philabundance-supported food site offering supplemental groceries to the community during scheduled distributions at Edward Gideon Elementary. Eligibility for city food sites is generally open to any resident with no ID or proof of income required; call ahead to confirm distribution days/times.

  • Requirements

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

  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Fresh produce

Schedule

  • Today

    11:30 am

  • Wed, September 30th (next week)

    11:30 am

  • Wed, October 7th (in 2 weeks)

    11:30 am

  • 11:30 am

    every week on Wednesday

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Location

2817 W Glenwood Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19121

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Contact

(215) 301-5384

https://www.philabundance.org/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Gideon School, at 11:30 AM in 9 hours. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Gideon School requires: First come, first serve: open until food runs out.

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 Gideon School during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Gideon School 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, Gideon School may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Gideon School open today?

Gideon School is open today 11:30 AM-11:30 AM!

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. Gideon School is located at 2817 W Glenwood Ave.!

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.