Below is a list of area food pantries to find resources if you are in need, or donate if you can.
Comprehensive Sites:
Share Food Program Finder: Lists services’ requirements
Philabundance Food Map: Directory with need-specific details.
PA 211. If you need to search for Food resources in your community, but don’t know where to look, PA 211 Specialists can give information on programs in your community.
PA Navigate helps locate nearby free or low-cost food programs, meal sites, and community kitchens for residents facing hardship.
Low Cost Meals for Seniors:
Surrey Service for Seniors, 60 Surrey Way, (610) 647-6404
Wayne Senior Center, 108 Station Road, Wayne, 610-688-6246
Meals on Wheels of Chester County
Meals on Wheels of Delaware County, Inc.
Meals on Wheels of Montgomery County
Discount Grocery Options – Discount grocers and community markets, such as Aldi, Grocery Outlet, and other local markets, frequently offer lower-cost fresh foods compared to traditional supermarkets.
FOOD BANKS AND PANTRIES BY COUNTY
CHESTER COUNTY:
Chester County Food Bank (Chester County and 100 area food pantries)
650 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton
Food Distrubtion and Donation drop off days/times vary. Items needed
Berwyn United Methodist Church Food Pantry
140 Waterloo Ave., Berwyn, 610-644-5555
Serving the Berwyn Community & our Neighbors in Need! Food Pantry Distribution Hours.Food Donation hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM -3:O0 PM and Sundays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. A red donation bin is located outside of the church’s front doors and is monitored regularly. Click here to make a monetary donation.
Trinity Presbyterian Church Caring Cupboard
640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, 610-644-0932
Open to Chester County Residents, the goal of Caring Cupboard is to ensure access to nutritious food for everyone in our community, offering a wide range of non-perishable items, fresh produce, and essential supplies. Click here for Distribution Dates and Hours. Wish List. Monetary Donations.
Coventry Food Pantry
692 W. Schuylkill Rd Unit 1, Pottstown
With help from donations and state funding the pantry gives out monthly supplies for families and individuals with food insecurities. Food distribution is the first Tuesday of the month 10:30 AM-11:30 AM & 6:30 PM-7:30 PM. Most Needed Items WHERE and WHEN TO DONATE
Great Valley Food Cupboard
The Baptist Church in the Great Valley
945 North Valley Forge Road, Devon
Provides food to local families needing an extra supply each month, proudly partnering with the Chester County Food Bank and others. It is open each Tuesday from 11am-2pm and the second Wednesday of each month, from 6pm-8pm. Any Tredyffrin/Easttown or Great Valley families needing support should call the church office at 610-688-5445 or email us for more details on signing up. Donations from the community are critical to the success of any food cupboard. All types of non-perishable foods are needed and can be dropped off in the vestibule of the Scott building, from 9:00 am -1:00 pm on Mondays through Thursdays (if door is locked, please leave under the overhang.
Lord’s Pantry of Downingtown
141 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown (610) 873-1149
A compassionate food pantry, primarily serving individuals and families in Downingtown, Exton, Lionville, & Thorndale. HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Shopping Phone Line (484.237.8797) Opens at 9:30 a.m. Thursday Evening: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Shopping Phone (484.237.8797) Line Opens at 5:00 p.m. Donation Wish List
People’s Pantry at Church Road
384 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, (610) 648-0707
Provides supplemental food to residents of Chester County who may be experiencing hunger or food insecurity. Click here for Food Distribution and Donations days and hours and a list of most needed items.
Phoenixville Area Community Services PACS provides several Food Programs. Numerous individuals and organizations, including community/school food drives, community gardens, local farms, and the Chester County Food Bank donate the food we need for our community. PACS Programs and Hours of Operation. PACS also leads the Phoenixville Food Insecurity Team (PFIT) which is a collective of local organizations and food pantries interested in working together to solve food insecurity in Phoenixville, Collegeville, Oaks, Pottstown, Royersford and Spring City. PHX Calendar/Hours; PRSC Calendar/Hours
West Chester Food Cupboard
431 S Bolmar St, West Chester, 610.344.3175
The West Chester Food Cupboard commits to provide a variety of healthy food items to people in need in our community. West Chester School Area District residents who meet state eligibility requirements can shop once a month in the Food Cupboard(which provides about two weeks’ worth per visit). The Express Pantry is open three times a week to anyone living in and around West Chester who need food. People may come as often as they want and there are no eligibility requirements. Basic food items and extras are also available. Click here for both Pantry Hours. Food donation Drop off Hours: (at the back of building) Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between the hours of 8:30 am – 11:30 am. Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Closed for donations Sunday mornings. Most Needed Items
DELAWARE COUNTY:
Comprehensive Delaware County list and map:
Delaware County Food Resources
Delaware County Interfaith Food Assistance Network
DIFAN is a network of food pantries and outreach centers that works collaboratively with Family & Community Service of Delaware County (FCSDC) to meet the nutrition needs of our neighbors throughout the county. At each monthly pantry visit, each household receives enough food for 3 meals a day for 5 days for each member of the household. Locations
Delco Food Project
535 Lamp Post Lane, Aston
Providing supplemental food and nutritional information as well as promoting self-sufficiency and encouraging food choices that contribute to well-being to help reduce hunger in Delaware County. Open Thursdays, Noon – 5:00 pm.
Memorial Church of God in Christ
747 Buck Lane, Haverford, 215-618-5504
Our free food pantry is an essential community service that is open to all! Food Distribution: WEDNESDAYS – FRIDAYS* 10 AM – 4 PM *Hours are subject to change due to US Holidays and/or special church events. Please call our pantry number (215-618-5504) for potential updates on our opening and closing times.
Hope Food Bank
Havertown United Methodist Church, Hope Campus, 1108 Steel Road, Havertown
Our Food Bank distributes food and other items the third Saturday of each month at the Hope building,Noon to 1:30pm. Donations of food can be delivered on the second Saturday from 10-11am. Monetary donations and Wish List Items.
Grands Stepping Up Food Pantry
Bethany Evangelical Presbyterian Church 5 Concord Ave., Havertown
Providing support and assistance to grandparents raising their grandchildren or kinship guardians raising family members in their court appointed roles. GSU’s Denis’ Pantry is the sole program that is available to ALL Delaware County residents. All grand/kinship are required to register with proper documentation to be eligible to participate in GSU’s programs. HOW TO REGISTER DONATION & DISTRUBITION HOURS
TLC Food Pantry
Temple Lutheran Church, 501 Brookline Blvd, Havertown, 610-446-3270
The Pantry is open the 4th Saturday of every month from 1-2:30 PM. To DROP OFF FOOD FOR THE PANTRY, VISIT OUR DOORS on Brookline Blvd, and drop food / items into the large bins outside door. Most Needed Items
All for All (AFA) Agency
708 Pembroke Avenue, Lansdowne, (484) 461-8250
A community food program to ensure food security for the underserved. The Pantry receives and distributes food to residents every Wednesday and Friday, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Media Food Bank @ First Church
350 W State Street, Media, (484) 442-0033708
The food bank provides food and essential items to anyone in Delaware County facing food insecurity. Distribution hours are Thursdays 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Sundays 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Donation Drop Off Hours are daily (Monday – Sunday) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Most Needed Items.
The Food Pantry at Ridley Park United Methodist Church
501 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, 610.534.1081
Open to families in need of food. No documentation is required and all residents of Delaware County are served. The Food Pantry is open certain Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and one Wednesday a month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Distribution Calendar Food Pantry Donations.
Wayne Food Pantry
United Methodist Church, 210 South Wayne Avenue, Wayne (back entrance)
Food Pantry Distribution Hours: Wednesdays 9:00AM-1:00PM & 5:00 PM-6:30 PM. Food donation drop off days/times: 8:30AM to 3PM, Monday through Friday. Items needed
Murphy’s Giving Market
7408 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby
Murphy’s Giving Market is a largely volunteer organization that primarily serves people in poverty in Upper Darby and surrounding areas. We provide fresh, healthful, and culturally appropriate food options, clothing, and hygiene products; facilitate access to a wide network of resources; and empower clients to create long-lasting changes in their lives and communities. Murphy’s Giving Market envisions a thriving, diverse community where people work together to build health and economic independence. Hours: Mondays: 55 and older, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, you must register before 10:00am.
Tuesdays: Less than 55 years old, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, you must register before 10:00 am.
Multicultural Community Family Services Food Pantry
7016 Terminal Sq, Upper Darby, (484) 461-8660
The Pantry opens at 11:00am on the First and Third Tuesdays of each month. Donations can be received on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am – 4pm. Most Needed Items
Lifewerks Food Pantry
28 Walnut Road, Wallingford
Pantry hours: Tuesdays 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Donation Hours: Mondays 10:30 am-1:30 pm, and Tuesdays 5:00 pm-6:00 pm, 6:45 pm-8:00 pm. Food Wish List
MONTGOMERY COUNTY:
CADCOM Soup Kitchens/Emergency Food Provides eligible residents in Montgomery County with an emergency food package that will feed a family for an average of three days.
MontCo Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN) is an inclusive alliance of emergency food providers maximizing the acquisition and distribution of nutritious food to those in need. Donations help feed the less fortunate in Montgomery County.
Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard, Inc.
150 N. Main St., Ambler
Offers an extensive list of food items (including fresh produce, dairy, frozen meats and baked goods). Distribution hours Monday & Wednesday, 9:15 am -11:15 am
Mitzvah Food Program – Jewish Federation (Open to WesternMontgomery County, Delaware County, Haverford Township, & Philadelphia residents)
JFCS – Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd
Food distribution Walk-in Hours: Every Thursday 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Food donation days/times: Monday and Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Please contact in advance: mitzvahfoodprogram@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0509
Wish list: Non-perishable Kosher food, toiletries and cleaning supplies.
Jewish Relief Agency Bala Cynwyd (Main Line, Philadelphia)
225 E. City Ave, Suite 210, Bala Cynwyd
Food donation days/times: Call office at 610.660.0190 for donation information and drop off arrangements, volunteer opportunities. Wish list
Elder Net Food Pantry (Narberth, Lower Merion)
9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr
Food Distribution: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m, Proof of residency is needed. Food donation days/times: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Wish list
Ardmore Food Pantry (Lower Merion)
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 36 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore
Food distrubtion times: Mondays 10:45 – Noon (arrive after 11:15 AM for a shorter wait time) and 5:30 – 7:00 PM. A simple hot dinner is served from 5:30 – 6:30 PM. Donate non-perishable items 24/7 at the Pantry drop-off bin located along the church driveway at 36 Ardmore Avenue. Items needed
Narberth Community Food Bank (Narberth, Lower Merion)
201 Sabine Avenue, 2nd floor, Narberth
Provides essential support to individuals and families facing food insecurity in Narberth Borough and Lower Merion Township. Food Distribution: Thursdays, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Food donation drop off days/times: Monday 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Tuesday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Donation page
Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard
Valley Forge Presbyterian Church, King of Prussia (Use 227 Independence Road 19406 as GPS destination).
Full Choice Food Pantry and Resource Center. Food Distribution Details: Every Tuesday 9:30 am – 11:30 am and 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Food donation days/times: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to Noon; for other days/times Contact@UMACC.org Wish list
Martha’s Choice Marketplace & Community Farm
353 E. Johnson Hwy, Norristown, 610-279-7372
Provides fresh produce, meats, dairy and non-perishables for the Montgomery County community who are in need. Pantry Hours: Wednesdays: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm, Thursdays: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Fridays: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Amazon Wishlist
