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Find Free Food In CheltenhamLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    CDA Philadelphia Ministry

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    0.34 mi


    Info

    Call (215) 888-0272 to make an appointment

    • Requirements

      • Number of household members
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, November 6th (next week)

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of CDA Philadelphia Ministry

    Location

    301 Saint Vincent St

    Philadelphia, PA 19111

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Feast for Friends

    11 reviews

    Claimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.17 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Open to all

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, November 12th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, November 19th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Feast for Friends

    Location

    6001 Colgate St.

    Philadelphia, PA 19111

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 921-1689

    http://www.feastforfriends.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army - Citadel

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.29 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 7th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 14th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Salvation Army - Citadel

    Location

    5830 Rising Sun Avenue

    Northeast Philadelphia, PA 19120

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 722-5447

  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 Cheltenham.

  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)

    Iglesia Cristiana Avivamiento

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 43 minutes

    average wait time

    1.77 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Drive-Thru Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers
      • Clients may visit twice a week
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am

    • Thu, November 7th (next week)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Iglesia Cristiana Avivamiento

    Location

    5500 Tabor Avenue

    Northeast Philadelphia, PA 19120

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    OCCCDA 1

    27 reviews

    Claimed

    36 minutes

    average wait time

    1.64 mi


    Info

    For walk-ins. Please contact (215)-586-9551 1 food box per household Food can be picked up from vehicle

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
    • Thu, November 7th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
    • Thu, November 14th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of OCCCDA 1

    Location

    900 E. Howell St. Bldg B

    Philadelphia, PA 19149

    directions

    Contact

    (267) 317-4890

    http://occcda.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    OCCDA 2

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Walk-ins accepted

    Schedule

    • Thu, November 7th (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 14th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, November 21st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Map of OCCDA 2

    Location

    900 Howell Street

    Northeast Philadelphia, PA 19149

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 586-9551

    https://occcda.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Feast of Justice - Northeast Service Hub

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    31 minutes

    average wait time

    1.67 mi


    Info

    Communiy food cupboard at the corner of Castor and Hellerman. Call (215) 268-3510 FIRST TIME GUEST? You can start the process from home by completing the online Registration application. New guests can also be served (*when space allows) onsite during Registration walk-up hours (HOURS located on Registration page). https://www.feastofjustice.org/registration

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
      • Registration on website required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:30 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, November 9th (next week)

      11:30 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, November 16th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Feast of Justice - Northeast Service Hub

    Location

    6434 Castor Avenue

    Northeast Philadelphia, PA 19149

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 268-3510

    www.feastofjustice.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    OCCDA @ Castor Avenue (M&T Bank)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    1.67 mi


    Info

    Any resident is eligible. ID required. Details

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, November 28th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, December 26th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, January 23rd (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    Map of OCCDA @ Castor Avenue (M&T Bank)

    Location

    6500 Castor Avenue

    Northeast Philadelphia, PA 19149

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Refuge Evangelical Baptist Church

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.29 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am

    • Tue, November 12th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Tue, November 19th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Refuge Evangelical Baptist Church

    Location

    1100 Oak Lane Ave.

    Philadelphia, PA 19126

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    2.32 mi


    Info

    In the case of someone who absolutely can't make it up the steps, please email Tara at lancyancypants@aol.com when you will be coming so she can keep an eye out to better help you.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Registration required on site
      • No handicap access
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required
    • Wed, November 6th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required
    • Wed, November 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

    Location

    5900 North 5th Street

    Olney, PA 19120

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham that’s open today: CDA Philadelphia Ministry, St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Cheltenham for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.