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Food Pantries in Philadelphia, PA: Hours & Schedule

Philadelphia has 8 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.

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Philadelphia, known for its culture, cuisine, and history, maintains contemporary influence in technology, business, sports, and music. The directory lists 8 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 8 food pantries. Bebashi Second Helping Emergency Food Cupboard (1235 Spring Garden Street) and Bryan Street Community Cupboard (7156 Bryan St) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

  • A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
  • Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
  • Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
  • The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in Philadelphia

  1. Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
  2. Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
  3. Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
  4. Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Philadelphia, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

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Open by day in Philadelphia

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Philadelphia. Call ahead to confirm.

Food Pantries open Monday in Philadelphia

Food Pantries open Tuesday in Philadelphia

Food Pantries open Wednesday in Philadelphia

Food Pantries open Thursday in Philadelphia

Food Pantries open Friday in Philadelphia

Food Pantries open Saturday in Philadelphia

Good to know

Which food pantries in Philadelphia are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Philadelphia food pantries are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (2), Thursday (3), Friday (2), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Philadelphia open on weekends?

Yes, 1 open Saturday in Philadelphia. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Philadelphia today?

Most Philadelphia food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Philadelphia?

Most Philadelphia food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve Philadelphia, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Philadelphia and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 19123, 19119, 19154, 19141, 19120, 19104. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Philadelphia are open on Monday?

3 food pantries in Philadelphia are open Monday: Bebashi Second Helping Emergency Food Cupboard, Caring for Friends Food Pantry, Summers Home for Hope. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Philadelphia are open on Tuesday?

3 food pantries in Philadelphia are open Tuesday: Bebashi Second Helping Emergency Food Cupboard, Caring for Friends Food Pantry, Saint Helena Food Bank. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Philadelphia are open on Wednesday?

2 food pantries in Philadelphia are open Wednesday: Bebashi Second Helping Emergency Food Cupboard, Caring for Friends Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Philadelphia are open on Thursday?

3 food pantries in Philadelphia are open Thursday: Bebashi Second Helping Emergency Food Cupboard, Caring for Friends Food Pantry, Saint Helena Food Bank. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Philadelphia are open on Friday?

2 food pantries in Philadelphia are open Friday: Bebashi Second Helping Emergency Food Cupboard, Caring for Friends Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Philadelphia are open on Saturday?

2 food pantries in Philadelphia are open Saturday: Caring for Friends Food Pantry, Pilgrim Baptist Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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