Philabundance
In 1984, Philabundance was founded by an idealist named Pamela Rainey Lawler who saw perfectly good food going to waste, and at the same time, saw people going hungry. Pam launched her initiative to bridge the gap between that surplus of food and neighbors in our communities struggling with food insecurity. What started out as a small food rescue organization operating out of her Subaru, 35+ years later, is an innovative, impactful and collaborative organization distributing more than 50 million pounds of food a year to those in need of emergency food services. Philabundance is a proud member of Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks leading the fight against hunger in the United States.
Share Food Program started in 1986 as a food co-op for communities in need of access to low-cost food in Philadelphia. Since 1991 we have been a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to getting food to our vulnerable neighbors in need throughout the City, and beyond its borders in surrounding townships and counties throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.
Share Food Program is now the leading hunger relief organization in our region, and one of the largest independent food banks in the nation.
Share Food Program
Since 1996, the Mitzvah Food Program has served thousands of food insecure individuals and families in Greater Philadelphia. Operating out of four pantry sites in Old York Road, Main Line, Bucks County, and Northeast, recipients can select their own fresh, frozen, and nonperishable food with kosher options through a points system that incentivizes healthier eating.
Mitzvah Food Program
South Philadelphia Community Fridge
We're a community-centered, volunteer-based organization dedicated to giving all Philadelphians access to fresh and healthy food, combatting food insecurity and inequality in our city through mutual aid. Studies show that nearly 1 in 5 Philadelphia families struggle with hunger, and food pantries' demand for fresh produce has increased 3x since 2019. We partner with local grocers and restaurants to stock this fridge with perfectly good produce, pantry staples, and prepared foods that would otherwise be thrown out.
Katie's Cupboard
Today, Tabor’s worship community is a rich blend of people of European, African, Latin and Asian descent. We remain deeply rooted in Lutheran theology, convinced that the grace of God is given to us through hearing the gospel proclaimed and receiving the sacraments of baptism and communion.
Tabor is committed to serving our neighbors in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia. In September of 2019 we opened a food pantry called Katie’s Cupboard. This program has expanded rapidly through the pandemic and now serves an average of about 180-200 households per week.
Carmans Garden
The Carman Gardens historic site is set to become a cornerstone of community well-being, featuring up to 22,000 square feet of commercial space dedicated to comprehensive community health services. In partnership with the Greater Philadelphia Health Action, the North10 Health Center @ Carman Gardens will cater to various health needs, offering a wide range of healthcare services and resources for the local community. The site’s focus on health services will ensure convenient access to medical care and support for residents, contributing to overall community well-being and quality of life.
Margaux has been feeding people in need for over eight years. She founded The Sunday Love Project to expand her work providing food for vulnerable Philadelphians. Prior to founding the Sunday Love Project, Margaux was the owner-operator of a house cleaning service for twenty years. Margaux lives in the same zip code as The Greater Goods grocery store and is proud to serve the people in her community.
The Sunday Love Project
Mamatee Fridge
Join The Mama-Tee Community Fridge Project as an official volunteer and make a lasting impact! Together, we're fighting food waste and hunger by connecting surplus food with those in need. Make meaningful connections, as you distribute fresh produce, organize donations, and empower your community.
Warmister Food Bank
Margaux has been feeding people in need for over eight years. She founded The Sunday Love Project to expand her work providing food for vulnerable Philadelphians. Prior to founding the Sunday Love Project, Margaux was the owner-operator of a house cleaning service for twenty years. Margaux lives in the same zip code as The Greater Goods grocery store and is proud to serve the people in her community.
CSS Philadelphia
Too many people in our communities go without food. Food insecurity is one of the main issues affecting children. Catholic Social Services provides food for those in need at food pantries located throughout the community. Our food pantries serve individuals and families from every walk of life. Our food pantries can be found at our area Family Service Centers.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army’s approach to feeding hungry people is based on the local needs of each community we serve. We feed hundreds daily, including the most vulnerable in our communities. Our Salvation Army food pantry provide groceries for families and individuals in need. Food is free, but we encourage you to call our Salvation Army office to make an appointment.
North 10 Philadelphia
The 10th Street Community Market was created to meet the needs of our community, as 66% of residents identified food access as a long-term problem in a strategic plan facilitated by North10. Our goal is to address this inequity by increasing access to food in an underserved community. We aim to provide a clean, welcoming space with trained staff, an inventory that reflects community needs, and a choice format that respects each individual’s dignity.
Friends Pantry & Community
The Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (MMFP) and Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust (ASMHPT) have collaborated to serve our community by assisting those in need. Together, ASMHPT and MMFP have established a pantry to support individuals facing food insecurity and other household challenges.
Media Food Bank
As food insecurity rates remained elevated in the post-pandemic era, First Church Media recognized the need for dedicated leadership. In 2024, Michael Zeltt was hired as the first Director to oversee daily operations and spearhead fundraising efforts, ensuring the continued growth and sustainability of the Media Food Bank's mission to serve its neighbors.
Rita Ungaro-Schiavone started Aid for Friends in her home in 1974. Rita, who began a food program at the Archdiocese, encountered many neighbors in need and was determined that no one be hungry or alone in a world of caring people. While volunteering at the YWCA, she saw a need for food AND friendship and began delivering homecooked meals to homebound people. Fifty years and one name change later, Caring for Friends has expanded to a network of 10,000 volunteers & 200 food pantries providing food and friendship in 5 counties.
Caring For Friends
Cherry Hill Food Pantry
Our mission is dedicated to supplying groceries and related social services to needy families and individuals in Cherry Hill and the surrounding communities. At a series of afternoon meetings interested congregants from area churches came together to discuss how they as a team, rather than as individual congregations, could best address one or more social issues facing the Cherry Hill community. The issue of hunger, or food insecurity, was a natural focus. Many individuals, families and seniors struggle to meet their bills. When faced with an unexpected expense, or worse, the loss of income, these individuals often turn to churches in the area for assistance with food, bills, and access to social services.
The Simple Way
We are a small organization supporting neighbors in building a neighborhood where we all belong and thrive. We find ways to celebrate together. We garden and work to make our neighborhood beautiful. We collaborate locally in practical ways, like working for food security and connecting people with nearby resources. When we run into bigger systems that throw obstacles in our neighbors’ way, we advocate for systemic change together. Ultimately, we envision all of our neighbors coming to a place of security that enables growth and flourishing.
Lemontree
Lemontree started in June 2020 with a simple idea: no one should go hungry. When we learned that most people facing food insecurity don’t take the free food in their own neighborhood, we jumped into action. We build alongside the people we serve and the partners who power the local safety net—from neighborhood pantries to national orgs. Everything we do is grounded in our belief that empathy, empowered by technology, can change the world.
Feast of Justice
Feast of Justice is a volunteer-driven food pantry and resource connector in Northeast Philadelphia. Addressing hunger, meeting needs, and inspiring hope as we work for abundant justice in Northeast Philadelphia and beyond. A world in which food security, life skills, and a supportive community abounds for all.
Somerton Interfaith Foodbank
Somerton Interfaith Food Bank started in 1997 to provide service to needy families and individuals in Northeast Philadelphia. Today, we are a community focused organization focusing on ending food insecurity in the Far Northeast. Through the dedication of our volunteer staff and the generosity of people, churches, organizations, and businesses in the community we are able to help approximately 120 families and individuals each week.
The St. Peter’s Food Cupboard distributes groceries every Saturday morning from the St. Peter’s Parish House at 313 Pine Street. All are welcome if they need food. We believe that no one should go hungry, and we make food available at no cost. The Food Cupboard is possible through the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. Volunteers come from the church as well as our neighborhood and friends, and all are welcome!
St. Peters Food Cupboard
The Reid Foundation
The Civil Rights Division (CRD) ensures that the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) complies with the laws, regulations, policies, and guidance that prohibit discrimination against employees and applicants in the federal workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws prohibit discrimination in employment to ensure fair hiring, competition in promotions, and equal access to training/development opportunities.
Helping Hands
Helping Hands Community was started in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by a group of volunteers united by a shared purpose: to provide universal access to food through better technology. After 77,000 home deliveries and 2,000,000 meals delivered, we have migrated our home delivery services to other partners and open sourced our technology.
Mercy Meals
Mercy Meals is a food distribution program which targets families in need of additional meal support. Keeping in line with the Mission and values of Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, we’ll strive to provide and treat our neighbors with kindness, dignity, and compassion while helping them meet needs and challenges they face daily.
Friend's Fridge
The Friends' Fridge is a place for Friends to gather, get what they need, and give what they can. We believe access to healthy food is a human right and the Friends' Fridge is one door to open and make that happen! St. James School and William Penn Charter School have been Friends for a long time! The latest collaboration together is the Friends' Fridge for the Allegheny West and Nicetown-Tioga neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Penn Charter's Class of 2033 worked with Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church on a Food Justice study during their 2nd grade year and it led them to collaborating with St.James school to create.
Helping Hand Rescue Mission
On Sunday afternoons, we invite women and men in to share the afternoon with us at the Helping Hand Rescue Mission. At 1:45 pm we begin our Mission Church where our community sings, reads, tells stories, and hears their names called for many good things. We follow with a home-cooked meal. We treat others as we want to be treated. And we like dessert, so we serve dessert.
Mt. Airy Community Fridge
Access to food is a human right. Hosted on the property of the Unitarian Universalists of Mt. Airy, and fueled by community donations, the fridge and pantry offer free 24/7 access to the public without the barriers or registration or income verification. Visit us! Take what you need, as much as you need. And, if you are able, leave what you can.
Eat Right Philly
Welcome to the Eat Right Philly Wellness Resource Hub - Your guide to a healthier school community! Here you'll find resources to help your students and families: learn ways to make healthy choices, incorporate physical activity into the school day, engage in gardening activities, and find access to food resources in the community. Research shows that well-nourished, physically active students demonstrate better academic performance, attendance, and behavior. Each section of this site offers guidance and resources to ensure students are set up for success in a healthy, welcoming learning environment.