A Delaware County Guide to Food Pantries and Community Resources
Through the pet food pantry, we have been meeting more and more people who are struggling to afford food for themselves as well as their pets. No one should be going hungry—especially in this country.We created this guide to help Delaware County residents find local food pantries and other free community resources in one place. It includes available contact information, locations, distribution times and eligibility details when we were able to find them.
Hours, services and requirements can change, so please contact each organization directly before visiting.
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Food Pantries & More
A Delaware County Guide to Food Pantries and Community Resources
Please call before visiting. Hours, eligibility requirements, services and distribution procedures can change, particularly around holidays. Delaware County also provides an online Food Assistance Resource Locator, and you can call 211 for additional or emergency food resources.
COSA Food Resources
Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA)
1510 Chester Pike, Suite 250, Eddystone, PA 19022
610-490-1300 | Toll free: 1-800-416-4504
County-maintained list of food pantries and food organizations for Delaware County seniors and residents, with links to Meals on Wheels and the Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
Food Pantries by Town
ASTON
Delco Food Project
535 Lamp Post Lane, Aston, PA 19014
484-841-7882
Thursdays, noon–5 PM
BROOKHAVEN
REAL Church Brookhaven — Compassionate Ministries
FREE clothing, household items and food to the community.
Every Tuesday at 5:30 PM
Held outside the church, weather permitting. All are welcome.
BROOMALL
Kids Against Hunger United Food Pantry
1101 Sussex Boulevard, Suite 9, Broomall, PA 19008
484-501-0371
1st and 3rd Saturdays; 2nd and 4th Tuesdays; 3rd Wednesdays
Preregistration required.
CHESTER
Bernardine Center
2625 West 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013
610-497-3225
4th Tuesday, 4–5 PM; first four Wednesdays, 9–11 AM
Chester Eastside — The Open Cupboard
301 East 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013
610-872-4812
Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 AM–12:45 PM
Mt. Zion CME Church
701 Felton Avenue, Sharon Hill, PA 19079
610-620-8133
Wednesdays, 1:30–2:30 PM; Thursdays, noon–1:30 PM; Saturdays, 10 AM–noon
Saint Katharine Drexel Food Pantry
1408 West 2nd Street, Chester, PA 19013
484-490-5079
Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon–2 PM
Call for an appointment. Serves low-income Delaware County residents.
Salvation Army of Chester
151 West 15th Street, Chester, PA 19013
610-874-4266
3rd Wednesday of each month, 10 AM–1 PM
St. Mary’s Food Cupboard
703 Edwards Street, Chester, PA 19013
610-818-8813
Thursdays, 12:30–2 PM
St. Paul CME Church Food Ministry
703 Edwards Street, Chester, PA 19013
484-368-6228
Tuesdays, 11 AM–2 PM; Fridays, noon–2 PM
True Vine Missionary Church
701 Morton Avenue, Chester, PA 19013
610-874-3534
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 AM–1 PM
COLLINGDALE
Empowerment Zone
1023 North Street, Collingdale, PA 19023
215-760-6780
1st Friday of each month, 1 PM — while supplies last
24-hour EMERGENCY food cupboard
Veterans Breakfast, 9–11 AM, every other Wednesday: Aug. 12 & 26; Sept. 9 & 23; Oct. 7 & 21; Nov. 18; Dec. 16
Book Bag Giveaway & Cookout: August 15, noon–2 PM
EAST LANSDOWNE
AFA Agency
708 Pembroke Avenue, East Lansdowne, PA 19050
267-259-0538
Wednesdays and Fridays, 4–6 PM
GLENOLDEN
Harry’s Hands Food, Pet, Hygiene, Clothing, Tween and Adolescent Pantry
2 South Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA 19036
610-532-2210
Saturdays, 11 AM–1 PM
Delaware County photo identification required.
LANSDOWNE
YMCA Togetherhood Food Pantry
Lansdowne YMCA
2104 Garrett Road, Lansdowne, PA 19050
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 4–6 PM; 2nd and 4th Saturdays beginning at 9 AM
MEDIA
Media Food Bank at First Church
350 West State Street, Media, PA 19063
610-566-3172
Thursdays, 6–8 PM; Sundays, 1–2 PM
No appointment necessary. Entrance behind the church on Baker Street.
PROSPECT PARK
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
703 Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park, PA 19076
610-532-9000
Tuesdays, 11 AM–2 PM and 5–7 PM; Thursdays, 1–4 PM
Free Resource & Farmers Market — Prospect United Methodist Church
800 Lincoln Avenue, corner of Lincoln Avenue and Route 420, Prospect Park, PA 19076
Every 4th Thursday of the month, 11 AM–1 PM
FREE food, resources, baby formula, diapers and more. Free lunch, too.
RIDLEY PARK
Ridley Park United Methodist Church Food Pantry
501 Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078
610-534-1081
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 11 AM–1 PM; 4th Friday, 5–6:30 PM
No documentation required; Delaware County residents served.
SHARON HILL
ACG Health Food Pantry
800 Chester Pike, Unit 6A, rear of building, Sharon Hill, PA 19079
484-240-3086
Monday–Friday, 10 AM–2 PM
Neighbor to Neighbor
814 Clifton Avenue, Sharon Hill, PA 19079
610-461-8140
Thursdays, 6–8 PM
UPPER DARBY
Multicultural Family Services
7016 Terminal Square, Upper Darby, PA 19082
484-461-8660
1st and 3rd Mondays and Wednesdays of each month at 11 AM
Murphy’s Giving Market
7408 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082
610-271-8105
Seniors 55+: Mondays, 9–11 AM
Other adults: Tuesdays, 10 AM–noon
Existing clients: Saturdays, 10 AM–noon; register by 10 AM
WALLINGFORD
Lifewerks Food Pantry
28 Walnut Road, corner of Walnut and Blakely, Wallingford, PA 19086
610-872-3344
Tuesdays, 6–8 PM
Pantry entrance is on Walnut Street; Cedar Road is the mailing address and sanctuary entrance only.
WAYNE
Wayne United Methodist Church Food Pantry
210 South Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
610-688-5650
Wednesdays, 9 AM–1 PM and 5–6:30 PM
Other Free Services
Delaware County–based resources, plus regional services open to Delaware County residents. Confirm current details before referring anyone, as programs and eligibility can change.
Food, Meals & Nutrition
Meals on Wheels of Delaware County
610-566-4211
Delivers meals to individuals unable to purchase or prepare their own food.
Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP/SFMNP)
Vouchers for Pennsylvania-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs for WIC families and low-income seniors through pa.gov.
WIC — Women, Infants & Children Program (Family Village)
484-471-3320
Food vouchers and nutrition education for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children under five.
The Foundation for Delaware County — Family Village Basic Needs Fund
610-744-1010
Assistance with food, diapers, baby formula, grocery gift cards, transportation and temporary lodging for new and expecting families.
Philabundance
215-339-0900
Regional emergency food provider offering food boxes, pantry support and senior outreach.
Share Food Program
215-223-2220
Philadelphia warehouse coordinating Delaware County pantry partners.
Household Goods, Clothing & Job Support
Media Free Store
350 W. State Street, Media, PA 19063
484-589-0581
Donate: Sundays, noon–2 PM; Wednesdays, 4–8 PM
Shop for free: Wednesdays and Saturdays, noon–4 PM
Goodwill Job Resource Center
201 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050
610-623-2970
Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–4 PM; Friday, 9 AM–2 PM
Closed for lunch noon–12:30 PM; closed weekends.
Free employment assistance, digital skills classes and résumé help.
Delco Helping Hands
484-474-0590
Provides families with food, diapers, pet supplies and referrals to local resources.
Housing, Utilities & Financial Assistance
Community Action Agency of Delaware County (CAADC)
610-874-8451
Housing assistance, utility weatherization, food support and workforce programs.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
866-857-7095
State-administered help with winter heating bills and emergency fuel.
PECO Customer Relief Fund
For current PECO customers with a past-due balance under $2,000 and income between 151% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Apply through peco.com.
Delaware County Housing Authority (DCHA)
610-876-2521
Affordable housing programs and Section 8 vouchers.
Legal, Family & Crisis Support
Catholic Social Services of Southeastern Pennsylvania
267-331-2490
Family service centers offering food pantries, housing and rent support, counseling and legal aid.
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP)
877-429-5994
Free legal representation for housing, evictions, employment, family law and public benefits.
Women’s Resource Center
610-687-6391
womensresourcecenter.net
Counseling, legal advocacy and educational services for women facing housing or financial instability.
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP)
610-565-4590 — 24-hour hotline
Confidential shelter, crisis counseling and legal advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.
Senior Community Services (SCS)
610-237-6222
Senior centers, home-delivered meals, transportation and benefits counseling.
General Referral Hotlines
PA 211 / United Way Pennsylvania
Dial 211
24/7 free hotline connecting residents to food, housing, utility, mental health and crisis services.
PA Navigate
Database of food, housing, utility, transportation and health care resources by ZIP code.
Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line
484-276-2100 — 24/7
Answers questions about local health resources, immunizations, urgent care and mental health services.
Other Information
PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services (DMV)
Driver’s licenses, photo identification cards, learner’s permits, REAL ID services, vehicle registration and title services, road-test scheduling and other driver and vehicle services.
Customer Call Center: 717-412-5300
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, except holidays
Location finder: pa.gov/agencies/dmv/find-a-location
Many services are available online. Center hours and available services vary, so verify details before visiting.
DISCLAIMER: Delco Loves Animals and Rich and Lisa Small do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided and are not responsible for errors, omissions or changes. Information was compiled from community resource pages, organizational websites, publicly available sources and research assistance provided by ChatGPT and Claude AI. Information may change without notice, and AI-generated research may contain errors. Please contact each organization directly to confirm current hours, locations, services, eligibility requirements and availability before visiting or referring someone.
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