Mutual Aid Philly Resources
A list of resources gathered and vetted by Mutual Aid Philly. MAP Phone Number: 215-798-0222
We do our best to make sure this information is correct and up to date, but we can't guarantee that the services below are available. We've noted if organizations offer multilingual services.
If you are a local group/organization and want to update your information below, or add your information to our list, please email us at mutualaidphilly@gmail.com.
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Updated 1/28/21. Organizations listed by neighborhood.
City Wide
Aunt Bertha Helps users find free and reduced-cost services near them. Just enter your zip code on the website.
City Food Sites Map of locations across the city to pick up free food and prepared meals. Most do not require identification.
Everybody Eats Philly Everybody Eats is a project of Cooking for the Culture. A group of chefs came together to host neighborhood-focused food giveaway. See their Instagram for updates.
List of grocery stores that take EBT online for delivery
City wide: Provides Grocery and prescription pickup. Requesters should fill out their online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSencPR56ZEdI5erCgUmvd9nXF_9jk_gSq88sBaC1thf3qIo0A/viewform
Phone: (609) 429-0580
E-mail: NJPAhelpinghands@gmail.com
City wide: Provides prepared meals and groceries. Requesters should text 215-869-4753 or EMAIL poorpeoplesarmy@gmail.com (English and Spanish available). https://poorpeoplesarmy.com/
City wide: Offers meal boxes for pickup. Distribution varies by location. Delivery for seniors and people with disabilities. Find a location near you here: https://www.sharefoodprogram.org/find-food/
North Philly
Cooks in North philly and distributes free vegan meals at Aviator Park (1900-1958 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy) every Sunday at 5:30 pm
North Philly: A mutual aid support hub in Germantown, supplying food and toiletries. Open Wed 2-6pm and Sat 12-5pm at Church Lane across from Uncle Bobbie’s Cafe. There are some Spanish speaking volunteers and community members can pick up items without needing to speak English.
Contact information: Phone - (215) 720-1634
North Philly: Weekly food drives. Pickup at 5624 Lena Street or fill out their form for delivery service: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXL2pavqf1XihkfQYNwc2I0wA0t6KS0nRFM9-FkD3-FI17cg/viewform
Phone: 267-399-3719
South Philly
Community Fridges--All community fridges offer free food to their communities. Take what you need, bring what you can.
PHL Community Fridges: 1901 S 9th Street and 1229 S 6th Street. Website https://linktr.ee/PHLCommunityFridge
Hive Cafe: 1444 S Broad St. Contact on Instagram @hivecafephilly
215 People’s Kitchen /South Philly Barbacoa, 215-554-8569
South Philly: Provides prepared meals at South Philly Barbacoa. Call to sign up. Coordinators speak English and Spanish.
South Philly: Free food boxes (groceries) on Fridays at 1:00pm at 1920 South 20th Street. And Mondays at 1:00pm at 30th & Moore (outside the Conswiller B. Pratt building). More info at: https://www.unityinthecommunity215.com/
West Philly
West Philly: Free breakfast and lunch every Monday and Wednesday, 9:30am, corner of 24th and Wharton Street, 19145. More info at: https://www.unityinthecommunity215.com/
West Philly. Mina’s World (511 S 52nd St)
Northwest Philly: in Germantown & Mt. Airy. NW Mutual Aid Collective does food distribution on Saturdays for seniors and disabled people. IG: @nwmutualaidcollective
Community Fridges
All community fridges offer free food to their communities. Take what you need, bring what you can.
Use this interactive map to find the location nearest to you: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edit?mid=1WIgaklfYgZGo2e6UY5I_9bWYSlP-Lldp&usp=sharing
Northwest Philly. Located at 20 W Armat Street.
Hive Cafe in South Philly (at 1444 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146) has a community food pantry.
North Philly. Currently open at Triple Bottom Brewing (915 Spring Garden), Ambassador (635 W Girard Ave), Franny Lou’s Porch (2400 Coral St), and Spot Burgers (2821 W Girard Ave).
South Philly. Currently open at 1129 S 6th St and at Bok (800 Mifflin St)
West Philly. Mina’s World (511 S 52nd St)