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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

Greater Olney Library

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The Greater Olney Library, a Free Library of Philadelphia branch, periodically provides free ready‑to‑eat meals for children and teens. After‑school snack programs and summer lunch meals are offered in partnership with Nutritional Development Services. Occasional community food distributions are announced via the branch’s social media. Participants must be youth 18 or younger, eat on site, and individual servings are provided; groups are not accommodated.

  • Requirements

    • Students & staff only
  • Offerings

    • Prepared Meals

Schedule

  • Today

    12:00 pm–1:00 pm

  • Tomorrow

    12:00 pm–1:00 pm

  • This Wednesday

    12:00 pm–1:00 pm

  • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

Map of Greater Olney Library

Location

5501 North 5th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19120-2805

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Contact

(215) 685-2846

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/locations/greater-olney-library

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Greater Olney Library, at 12:00 PM in 5 hours. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Greater Olney Library requires: Students & staff only.

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 Greater Olney Library during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Soup kitchens like Greater Olney Library 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.

Is Greater Olney Library open today?

Greater Olney Library is open today 12:00 PM-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. Greater Olney Library is located at 5501 North 5th 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.