Where to find food pantries around Philadelphia, the suburbs, and South Jersey
Food insecurity is very real. Here are some places that can help you access food for free.

Household budgets are feeling the squeeze with inflation surging to record highs. And with the price of food, gas, and other daily goods rising faster than average incomes, many people have turned to food banks for help.
Between 2019 and 2022, the amount of Philadelphians experiencing food insecurity increased by 55%, according to calculations by Philabundance, one of the regionโs leading hunger-relief agencies.
There are multiple resources available for families in need of assistance but the demand has become greater since the pandemic. What follows is a list of food pantries in the Philadelphia and South Jersey regions.
(If you want to help your community, food banks also sometimes accept cash donations and donations of hygenic items or unexpired food items. Look at each locationโs specific policies online before donating.)
PHILADELPHIA
Fresh for all Wednesdays
๐ No identification or income proof needed, ๐ Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to July 19, โ12:30 to 1:30 p.m., ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐ฅ๐ฅฌ fruits and veggies only,๐1854 N. 22nd St. (outside Greater Enon Missionary Baptist Church),๐ง๏ธ in case of rain or snow, call 215-227-4421 before going to check weather cancellations. Operated by nonprofit food bank Philabundance.
Grab-n-go distribution
๐ No ID or income proof required, ๐ Wednesdays, Feb. 1 to June 14, โ2:30 to 3:30 p.m., ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐ฆ 5-10 lb. of produce, ๐6801 Cottage St. (at the back of Hamilton Disston school).
Green Light Food Pantry
๐ No ID or income proof needed, ๐ Tuesdays and Thursdays, โ9 a.m. to noon (Tuesday) or 3 to 5 p.m. (Thursday), ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐ฆ prepackaged food containing lean proteins, whole grain pasta and cereal, and almond or soy milk, ๐1321 N. Lawrence St. (door number 10), ๐ 215-787-3263. Operated by the Drueding Center.
Greater Goods
๐ If this is your first time visiting, bring an ID, ๐ Monday-Friday, โ9 a.m. to noon, ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐ grocery store (meat, eggs, milk, and ice cream are among the products), ๐๏ธ bring your own bags, ๐3200 Kensington Ave. Operated by nonprofit the Sunday Love Project.
Iglesia Cristiana Avivamiento
Services provided in Spanish, ๐ No ID or income proof required, ๐ Tuesdays and Thursdays, โ10 a.m. to 3 p.m., ๐ถโโ๏ธwalk in, ๐ผ if you need diapers, baby formula, wet wipes, or toys call 215-856-3932 to schedule an appointment, ๐5500 Tabor Ave., ๐ avivamientophilly.com.
Mitzvah Food Program
๐ No ID or proof of income required, ๐ Tuesdays โ1 to 6:30 p.m., ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐10100 Jamison Ave., operated by the nonprofit Jewish Federation, ๐ 215-832-0620. This organization also runs pantries in Bucks County.
Center for Returning Citizens Community Healing Center
๐ No identification or income proof needed, ๐ Wednesdays, โ9 a.m. to 2 p.m., ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐3975 Germantown Ave., ๐ 215-791-0645. In partnership with the Share Food Program.
Martin Luther King Jr. Association for Nonviolence
๐ No identification or income proof required, ๐ every third Saturday of the month โ9 to 11 a.m., ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐3001 Walnut St., ๐215-751-9300. In partnership with the Share Food Program.
Katieโs Cupboard
๐ No ID or proof of income is required., ๐ Thursdays, โ10 a.m. to noon, ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐4843 N. Mascher St., ๐ 215-455-1706. Partnership between the Tabor Lutheran Church and Share Food Program.
R.E.I.D Foundation
๐ No ID or income proof needed, ๐ Wednesdays, โ8:30 a.m. while supplies last, ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐ฆ a package of produce, canned food, and assorted poultry, ๐9150 Marshall St., ๐484-684-9867. Operated by nonprofit R.E.I.D Foundation.
Mazzoni Center
๐ฉบ Any Ryan White certified patient and their family can access the pantry with a referral from a case manager or doctor, ๐ Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, โ 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m., ๐ฆ you can get food twice per month, ๐1348 Bainbridge St.,๐215-563-0652 (extension 542), ๐ mazzonicenter.org.
Bebashi
๐ People who already receive services from Bebashi can attend the food pantry without requirements. Folks who have never taken part in their health-care programs and HIV services need a referral from a social worker (that includes the last four digits of your Social Security number), ๐ Monday- Friday, โ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., ๐ฆ Bebashi gives a box with meat, produce, and canned foods once per month, ๐1235 Spring Garden St., ๐215-769-3561 ๐bebashi.org.
Feast of Justice
๐ You must bring an ID and your Feast Justice card. If you donโt have one, ๐งemail registration@feastofjustice.org to sign up, include a picture of your ID, date of birth, and two items that display your name and current address. ๐ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, but folks can only pick up a box once per week, โ 9 a.m. to noon (Tuesday), 10 a.m to noon (Wednesday and Saturday), 4 to 7 p.m. (Wednesday), and 1 to 3 p.m. (Saturday), ๐ป Appointments are mandatory on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk-ins are welcome on Tuesday (from 11 a.m. to noon) and Saturday (3 to 4 p.m.) ๐ผ If needed, folks can get baby supplies and period products along with their food box.๐3101 Tyson Ave. (enter through Sackett Street), ๐215-258-3510. Operated by nonprofit Feast of Justice.
Temple University
๐ Bring your Temple student ID, ๐ Tuesdays and Fridays, โ10 a.m. to noon.(Tuesday), and 3 to 5 p.m. (Friday), ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐1601 Park Ave. on the side of Morgan Hall South, ๐ง pantry@temple.edu, ๐temple.edu.
Bucks County
Quakertown Food Pantry
๐ Monday-Friday, โ10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), 6 to 8 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays), ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐ฆ three-day emergency food supply box, ๐101 N. Third St., Quakertown, ๐215-536-0240, ๐ quakertownfoodpantry.org.
Warminster Food Bank
๐ Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, โ9:30 a.m. to noon (Monday and Friday), open until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, ๐75 Downey Dr., Warminster, ๐ call 215-323-4797 to book an appointment, ๐ warminsterfoodbank.org.
New Britain Baptist Church
๐ Mondays, and Wednesdays, โ 8 a.m. to noon, ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐22 East Butler Ave., New Britain, ๐215-345-9170.
Bible Evangelical Methodist Church
๐ Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays โ 6 to 8 p.m. (Wednesday), noon to 2:30 p.m. (Thursday), and noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐ฆ for seniors or folks who are sick, ask for Pastor Brown to schedule a delivery,๐1601 Lakeland Ave., Bristol, ๐215-498-1179.
Chester County
Act In Faith
๐ Monday-Fridayโ 10 a.m. to noon (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays), and 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐Church of the Holy Trinity, 212 S. High St., West Chester, ๐484-324-8492, ๐actinfaithgwc.org.
Honey Brook
๐ You must register before visiting the pantry, have proof of residency, and a household income below the 150% federal poverty line โ that is $21,870 for a single household, and $45,000 for a family of four. ๐ Second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, โ 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (second Wednesday), 4 to 6 p.m. (fourth Wednesday), ๐ฆ 35-40 lb. box that includes meat, eggs, cheese, and peanut butter, ๐5064 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, ๐ 610-273-6102, ๐honeybrookfoodpantry.org
St. Rocco Center
๐ Monday-Fridayโ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,๐ call 610- 268-3365 to schedule an appointment, ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk-ins are welcome on Fridays between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., ๐ 9016 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale.
Delaware County
Media Food Center
๐ Thursdays, second and fourth Saturdays of the month โ 7 to 8 p.m. (Thursday), 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, ๐350 W. State St., ๐610-566-3172.
Neighbor to Neighbor Community Center
๐ Thursdays, โ 6 to 8 p.m., ๐814 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, ๐610-461-8140.
Loaves and Fishes
๐ Tuesdays and Thursdays, โ 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Tuesday), 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, ๐703 Lincoln Ave., Prospect Park, ๐610-532-9000.
New Jersey
Touch New Jersey
๐ No ID or income requirement,๐ Saturdays, starting Feb. 4, โ9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐ฅซ produce and shelf stable food, ๐๏ธ bring your own bags, ๐ 2120 Woodlynne Ave., Woodlynne at the Word of Life Outreach Center, ๐609-313-4996. Operated by ๐ Touch New Jersey.
Rutgers University
๐ Bring your student ID, ๐ Tuesdays and Thursdays, โ1 to 3:45 p.m., ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐Student Wellness Center, second floor in the Campus Center, ๐856-225-6005, ๐งmadridm@camden.rutgers.edu,๐ rutgers.edu.
Cherry Hill Food Pantry
๐ Tuesdays to Thursdays, โ6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐910 Beechwood Ave., Cherry Hill, ๐856-910-9090
Circle of Hope
๐ Saturdays, โ8:30 to 9:30 a.m., ๐ถโโ๏ธ walk in, ๐30800 Marlton Pike, Pennsauken, ๐856-320-8230.
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