If you have the time to volunteer or donate or are experiencing food insecurity, or both, we have complied a list below of established organizations that are dedicated to feeding those in need. Many would welcome volunteers for sorting, distributing or in some cases delivering food to those with the need but without the ability to wait in line. This is also the perfect opportunity to gently teach children about giving and helping others.
If you and your family are in a position to help, it is a great time to get involved by donating non-perishable goods for distribution. Use the links provided to find the closest place you can deposit your food donations. There are often volunteer opportunities for individuals, families and organizations. Get your kids involved by organizing a neighborhood food drive – they can create a flier and set up a box for neighbors to drop off items. It is a way to truly make a difference in your community and an easy way to demonstrate the value of helping others.
As needs and hours change frequently, please contact each location for their most updated list of needed items, hours and donation guidelines. For a general list of the typically most needed items, click here.
Food Bank Resources:
Please note this is just a partial list. Click here to access a list of food resources in Montgomery County. You can also search at Philabundance here.
ACLAMO Norristown 512 W. Marshall St., Norristown
Ardmore Food Pantry 36 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore
Bethel Community Church 575 North Kiem St., Pottstown
Calvary Church Food Pantry 7910 Washington Lane, Wyncote
Cecil and Grace Bean Kitchen 520 Church St., Norristown
Chester County Food Bank 650 Pennsylvania Dr., Exton
Church of the Brethren 1333 Cowpath Rd., Hatfield
Colonial Neighborhood Council 107 E. 4th Ave., Conshohocken
DELCO Food Project 535 Lamp Post Ln., Aston
Elder Net of Lower Merion 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr
Family Promise Food Pantry Salem Baptist Church- 2801 Woodland Rd., Roslyn
Feeding America, nationwide, offers helpful tips on organizing food drives in your area
Fiorenza’s Food for Friends Downingtown
Jewish Relief Agency (JRA), 225 E. City Ave., Bala Cynwyd
LifeWerks 28 Walnut Rd., Wallingford
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry 703 Lincoln Ave., Prospect Park
Lord’s Pantry 141 E Lancaster Ave., Downingtown
Manna on Main Street 606 E. Main St., Lansdale
Martha’s Choice Marketplace 353 E Johnson Highway, Norristown
Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard, 150 North Main Street, Ambler
Media Food Bank, 350 W. State St., Media
Mitzvah Food Program 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park
Montgomery County Anti-Hunger Network, Lansdale
Murphy’s Giving Market 7408 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby
Narberth Community Food Bank 201 Sabine Ave., Narberth
People’s Pantry 384 Lancaster Ave., Malvern
Philabundance, Philadelphia
Phoenixville Area Community Services, 101 Buchanan St., Phoenixville
Seeds of Hope Food Pantry 1601 Limekiln Pk., Dresher
Share, 2901 W. Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia
St. James UCC 135 Myrtle Ave., Havertown
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 703 Edwards St., Chester
St. Paul CME Church Food Ministry 1009 W. 3rd St., Chester
Trinity Presbyterian Food Pantry 640 Berwyn Ave., Berwyn
Upper Darby Food Bank, 7766 Wayne Ave., Upper Darby
Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard 191 Town Center Rd., King of Prussia
Wayne Food Pantry 210 S. Wayne Ave., Wayne
West Chester Food Cupboard, 431 S. Bolmar St., West Chester
Willow Grove Baptist Church 3600 Welsh Rd., Willow Grove