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.

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 Chester.

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?

Every location is different! Some places in Chester 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.

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.

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 Chester do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

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 Chester that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clh1vn8iu0000jv0guz3wblz6">CityTeam Chester</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chester for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Chester - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In ChesterLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
True Vine FGB
3 reviews
Unclaimed
22 minutes
average wait time

0.31 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Call or email for registration
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
701 Morton Avenue
Chester, PA 19013
directions
Contact
(610) 490-1921
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Chester Eastside Inc.
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.29 mi
Info
2 emergency sessions of food supply in a year

Located in the basment of St.Paul's Church
- Requirements
  Christmas basket and Thanksgiving basket provided
  Two photo IDs required
  ID required for all members of the household
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:45 pm
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:45 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:45 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:45 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday
Location
301 E. 9th St.
Chester, PA 19013
directions
Contact
(610) 872-4812
https://www.chestereastside.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army Chester Corps
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.76 mi
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  ID required
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Delivery may be available
- Info
  Client can visit: twice a month
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, January 8th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, January 22nd (next month)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
151 West 15th Street
Chester, PA 19013
directions
Contact
(610) 874-4266
https://pa.salvationarmy.org/chester/Social-Services
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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.
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 Chester.
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!
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
CityTeam Chester
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.35 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm
  Dinner
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm
  Dinner
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm
  Dinner
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
634 Sproul Street
Chester, PA 19013
directions
Contact
(610) 872-6865
https://cityteam.org/chester/
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Food pantry (groceries)
God’s House of Glory
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.58 mi
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Thu, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Thu, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
900 9th Street
Chester, PA 19013
directions
Contact
(610) 876-7764
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064615872696
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Saint Katharine Drexel
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–1:30 pm
- Next Thursday
  9:00 am–1:30 pm
- Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–1:30 pm
- 9:00 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
1408 W. 2nd Street
Chester, PA 19013
directions
Contact
(484) 490-5079
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul’s CME Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.05 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open to all
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Friday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1009 West 3rd Street
Chester, PA 19013
directions
Contact
(610) 874-9966
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Katharine Drexel
1 review
Unclaimed
7 minutes
average wait time

1.3 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
1408 West 2nd Street
Chester, PA 19013
directions
Contact
(484) 490-5079
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Food pantry (groceries)
Upland Baptist Church
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.43 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- Wed, January 8th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
325 Main Street
Upland, PA 19015
directions
Contact
(610) 874-7474
https://www.uplandbaptist.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Social Services
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.24 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Catholic Social Services has no upcoming openings!
Location
130 East 7th Street
Chester, PA 19013
directions
Contact
(610) 876-7101
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Chester 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.
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.
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 Chester do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 Chester that’s open today: CityTeam Chester
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chester for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.