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Bernardine Center

By appointment

By appointment: call ahead, not a walk-in.

Address
2625 W 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013
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Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Delaware County. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
ID
Not stated. Bring an ID if you have one, but many pantries don't require it.
Proof
They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill) and proof of income.
Appointment
By appointment or request: contact them before you go; this isn't a walk-in pantry.

In their words: “Families with net monthly income less than $2,981 or annual income less than $35,775. Must be a resident of Delaware County. Please call in advance.”

This is our best read of what Bernardine Center has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Upcoming distributions

  • Tue, Sep 8: Chester, 4 PM–5 PM
  • Tue, Sep 22: Chester, 4 PM–5 PM
  • Tue, Oct 13: Chester, 4 PM–5 PM
  • Tue, Oct 27: Chester, 4 PM–5 PM

Bernardine Center at 2625 W 9th Street, Chester, PA provides free food; next open Tuesday, September 8, 4 PM. By appointment: call (610) 497-3225 to schedule, not walk-in. Families with net monthly income less than $2,981 or annual income less than $35,775. Must be a resident of Delaware County. Please call in advance.

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