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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mercy Family Center

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.34 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 8:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Mercy Family Center

    Location

    1939 W Venango St

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    El Shaddai Baptist Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.6 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, December 10th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of El Shaddai Baptist Church

    Location

    4244 Old York Road

    North Philadelphia, PA 19140

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 324-0330

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Thankful Learning Center

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.74 mi


    Info

    • One must have an appointment before visiting the food pantry. They are currently closed and will resume taking on clients on 7/5/2023.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Wed, April 23rd (in 2 quarters)

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Fri, May 23rd (in 2 quarters)

      10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–5:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Wednesday or Thursday the 23rd

    Map of Thankful Learning Center

    Location

    3200-3202 N. 17th Street

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

    directions
  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 Nicetown.

  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)

    Salvation Army - KROC

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    19 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Social Security Card Required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

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

    Map of Salvation Army - KROC

    Location

    4200 Wissahickon Avenue

    North Philadelphia, PA 19129

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 558-1500

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Meal delivery

    Project Mercy-Tioga at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Meal delivery: 8:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      Meal delivery: 8:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, December 10th (in 3 weeks)

      Meal delivery: 8:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Meal delivery: 8:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Project Mercy-Tioga at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries

    Location

    1939 W. Venango St

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Allegheny West

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 mi


    Info

    1st wed n 3rd wed 9:30 1

    • Requirements

      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, December 18th (in 4 weeks)

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, January 1st (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 9:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    Map of Allegheny West

    Location

    3101 N 22nd St

    Philadelphia, PA 19132

    directions

    Contact

    (215) 225-1019

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Center for Returning Citizens Community Healing Center - Nazareth Baptists Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.24 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No ID or proof of income is required.
      • Any resident is eligible

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of The Center for Returning Citizens Community Healing Center - Nazareth Baptists Church

    Location

    3975 Germantown Avenue

    North Philadelphia, PA 19140

    directions
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    Meal delivery

    Philadelphia's Community Legal Services

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Community Legal Services (CLS) provides free legal advice and representation to low income residents of Philadelphia. To qualify for help, your income cannot be more than 125% of the federal poverty line (in rare cases they may be able to help people with slightly higher incomes).

    They help people who are experiencing issues with an existing SNAP case, but not with new applications. Please listen to all the prompts, choose your issue and leave a message. Your call will be returned within 2 business days.

    • Offerings

      • SNAP assistance available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Philadelphia's Community Legal Services

    Location

    1410 West Erie Avenue

    North Philadelphia, PA 19140

    directions
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    Community fridge

    Mama-Tee.com Community Fridge- Opportunity Towers I & II

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Schedule

    • Open now!

      7:00 pm–7:03 am

    • Tomorrow

      7:00 pm–7:01 am

    • This Friday

      7:00 pm–7:01 am

    • All Day

      every day

    Map of Mama-Tee.com Community Fridge- Opportunity Towers I & II

    Location

    1717 West Hunting Park Avenue

    North Philadelphia, PA 19140

    directions
  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Word In Action International Ministries, Inc.

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.79 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Spanish Available
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Distributes free fruits and vegetables
    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      • Distributes free fruits and vegetables
    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of The Word In Action International Ministries, Inc.

    Location

    1539 West Courtland Street

    North Philadelphia, PA 19140

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Nicetown 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 Nicetown 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 Nicetown that’s open today: Mama-Tee.com Community Fridge- Opportunity Towers I & II

  20. Where are you located?

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