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Caring for Friends Food Pantry

Opens Mon 9 AM ET
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Address
12271 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
groceriesmeals for homebound clientsfood for those facing homelessness

Who qualifies & what to bring

Service area
Philadelphia 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.

In their words: “Serves Philadelphia County. Users are advised to call to confirm hours and requirements; specific eligibility criteria (income, residency proof, ID) are not explicitly stated in the text, though questions about documentation imply they may be required.”

This is our best read of what Caring for Friends Food Pantry has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.

Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)

Sun ·
Mon 9 AM – 5 PM
Tue 9 AM – 5 PM
Wed 9 AM – 5 PM
Thu 9 AM – 5 PM
Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 12 PM

Caring for Friends Food Pantry at 12271 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM · Sat: 9 AM – 12 PM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. Serves Philadelphia County. Users are advised to call to confirm hours and requirements; specific eligibility criteria (income, residency proof, ID) are not explicitly stated in the text, though questions about documentation imply they may be required.

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