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The Free Market

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The Free Market is a community food distribution program run by Motivated Community Resource Center that helps tackle food insecurity in West Philadelphia. During warmer months, distributions take place outdoors at Sherwood Park, and during winter months they move indoors to Motivated's headquarters. The program serves over 200 families each month and partners with organizations like Sharing Excess and PHMC to source food. Visitors can choose the grocery items they need from available selections, which typically include fresh produce, proteins, and other staples. Motivated CRC also provides clothing, health and wellness programming, holiday toy giveaways, and other community services through its Motivated Cares outreach initiative.

  • Requirements

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

  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Sat, July 4th (next week)

    11:00 am–1:00 pm @ Sherwood Park (57th & Baltimore Ave)

  • Sat, July 18th (in 3 weeks)

    11:00 am–1:00 pm @ Sherwood Park (57th & Baltimore Ave)

  • Sat, August 1st (in 2 months)

    11:00 am–1:00 pm @ Sherwood Park (57th & Baltimore Ave)

  • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    every 2 weeks on Saturday

Map of The Free Market

Location

5646 Cedar Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19143

directions

Contact

(215) 921-6263

www.motivatedcrc.org

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting The Free Market, July 4th at 11:00 AM next week. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–The Free Market requires: Must bring own bags/cart, 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 The Free Market during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

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

Is The Free Market open today?

The Free Market is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

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. The Free Market is located at 5646 Cedar Avenue!

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.