Across the city, community organizations, mutual aid groups, and neighborhood volunteers are stepping up to provide free meals, groceries, and fresh produce through food distribution sites, community fridges, and other local resources. Whether you need immediate assistance or want to help your neighbors access food, this guide lists active locations and programs offering support to Philadelphians during the SNAP funding pause.
Site details may change. Before you go, contact the site to confirm their hours and services.
Searchable Food Map Tools
- City of Philadelphia Food and Meal Finder Tool
- FoodHelpLine.org Find Free Food in Philadelphia
- Philabundance Food Pantry Map
- Share Food Program's Find Food Map
- WHYY's Food Finder
Community Fridge and Pantry Organizations
- Share Food Program's Fridge Map
- Mama-Tee Fridge Locations
- East Falls Community Fridge - 3507 Midvale Avenue
- Germantown Community Fridges - Multiple Locations
- Mt. Airy Community Fridge and Pantry - 6900 Stenton Avenue
- Umoja Community Fridge in North Philly - 2206 W. Jefferson Street
- Northeast Community Fridge - 7902 Oxford Avenue
- Friends Pantry and Community Fridge in Old City - 320 Arch Street
- South Philly Community Fridge - Multiple Locations
- Sunday Love Project's Greater Goods Storefront - 3200 Kensington Avenue
Active Distribution Efforts
- Community Action Relief Project in Kensington
- Northwest Mutual Aid Collective - Grocery Home Delivery for Northwest Philadelphia
- Food Not Bombs in South Philly - Mifflin Square Park (500 Wolf Street) | Saturdays at 3:00 p.m.
- Homies Helping Homies in South Philly - Wharton Square Park (2300 Wharton Street) | Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- People's Kitchen in the Italian Market - 1149 South 9th Street - Daily Meals
- The Everywhere Project
- Center City (Love Park) | Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Kensington (1810 E. Clearfield Street) | Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Library Locations with Free Meals and Snacks
- Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library (for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade) | Monday through Friday at 3:30
- Nicetown-Tioga Library (for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade) | Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Queen Memorial Library (for kids aged 18 and under)
Library Locations Accepting Donations for Food Pantries
Explore other options for free food and additional support on phila.gov.
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