Food and Nutrition Programs

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Please visit our interactive Share Food Program Pantry Partners map for locations and information about food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Baby Cupboard

Need of some assistance with your new baby? Some community programs may be able to help you with baby foods, diapers, formula or clothing for your baby.

The Bernardine Center
610-497-3225
Chester, PA
Thursday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


Catholic Social Services
610-876-7101
Chester, PA
For parents participating in their parenting classes.


CityTeam Ministries
610-872-6865
Chester, PA
Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm &
Thursday, 10:00 am -11:30 am


Delaware County MOMobile
610-713-0570
Upper Darby, PA
Call to make arrangements. May assist with connecting to programs that help with baby supplies.


Child Nutrition Programs

Many programs help to improve the health of children by providing nutritious foods and/or nutrition information.

National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs
Contact your child’s school food service director.


Nutritional Development Services
1-800-311-2727
Philadelphia, PA
Free and reduced price meals and snacks for children at schools, child care sites, summer programs & shelters.


Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
All of Delaware County
484-471-3320
Food vouchers & nutrition education for pregnant women, postpartum women, infants & children up to age five.


PA Farmers’ Market Program

Checks for Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables.

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program
All of Delaware County
484-471-3320
Contact your local WIC office for eligibility.


Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA)
610-490-1300
For seniors 60 years of age or older by December 31st of the program year that meet the income eligibility guidelines.


Delaware County State Assisted Food Pantries

The County of Delaware, Department of Human Services, Adult and Family Services, has contracted with the Share Food Program (SFP) to coordinate state assisted food pantries in Delaware County. SFP is a leader in the region whose programs lead the fight against food insecurity in Delaware County. SFP serves the County by providing an expansive, quality partner network of community based organizations and school districts engaged in food distribution, education and advocacy.

The Share Food Program is pleased to serve the community in accordance with USDA civil rights regulations.


AFA Agency

708 Pembroke Ave, E. Lansdowne, PA 19050
Phone: 484-461-8250
Contact: Rev Solomon Muin
Hours: Wednesday & Friday 4:00pm-6:00pm
City: East Lansdowne


Bernadine Center

2625 W. 9th St., Chester PA 19013
Phone: 610-497-3225
Contact: Keisha king
Hours: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, 4:00pm-5pm and the first four Wednesdays of each month from 9:00am-11:00am
City: Chester


Chester Eastside, Inc.

301 East 9th St., Chester PA 19013
Phone: 610-872-4812
Contact: Tiffany Kea
Hours: Monday & Wednesday 11:00am-12:45pm
City: Chester


Delco Food Project

535 Lamp Post Lane, Aston PA 19014
Phone: 484-601-9122
Contact: Kathy Hobson
Hours: Thursday 12:00pm-5:00pm
City: Aston


HEALTH Food Pantry

90 Kenney Ave, Sharon Hill PA 19079
Phone: 610-583-1177
Contact: Lupe Diaz
Hours: Thursday 11:00am-2:00pm
City: Sharon Hill


Lifewerks

28 Walnut Road, Wallingford PA 19086
Phone: 610-872-3344
Contact: Joy Kieffer
Hours: Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:00pm
City: Wallingford


Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry

703 Lincoln Ave., Prospect Park, PA 19076
Phone: 610-532-9000
Contact: Rev Christopher Heisey-Terrell
Hours: Tuesday 11:00am-2pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm Thursday 1:00pm-4:00pm
City: Prospect Park


Media Food Bank

350 W. State St., Media PA 19063
Phone: 484-442-0033
Contact: Paul Mickle
Hours: Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm-2:00pm
City: Media


Mt. Zion CME Church

701 Felton Ave., Sharon Hill PA 19079
Phone: 610-620-8133
Contact: Maurice Smith
Hours: Wednesday 1:30pm-2:30pm Thursday 12:00pm-1:30pm and Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm
City: Sharon Hill


Multicultural Community Family Services

7016 Terminal Square, Upper Darby PA 19082
Phone: 484-461-8660
Contact: Edward Zazay
Hours: Tuesday 12:00pm-4:00pm
City: Upper Darby


Murphy's Giving Market

7408 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby PA 19082
Phone: 610-271-8105
Contact: Desiree' La Marr-Murphy
Hours: Monday (Seniors over 62) Registration 8:00am-10:00am; Food distribution 10:00am-12:00pm
Tuesday (Non Seniors) Registration 8:00am-11:00am; Food distribution 11:00am-11:00pm
City: Upper Darby


Neighbor to Neighbor

814 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill PA 19079
Phone: 610-461-8140
Contact: Linda Eldridge
Hours: Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm
City: Sharon Hill


Salvation Army - Chester Corps

151 W. 15th St., Chester PA 19013
Phone: 610-874-4266
Contact: Major Kathleen Calvo
Hours: 2nd & 4th Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm and the first Thursday of the month 10:30am-12:30pm
City: Chester


St. Mary's Episcopal Church

703 Edwards St., Chester PA 19013
Phone: 610-818-8813
Contact: Blanche Price
Hours: Thursday 12:30pm-2:30pm
City: Chester


St. Paul CME Church Food Ministry

703 Edwards St., Chester PA 19013
Phone: 484-368-6228
Contact: Sarah Proctor
Hours: Tuesday 11:00am-2:00pm and Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm,
City: Chester


True Vine Missionary Church

701 Morton Ave., Chester PA 19013
Phone: 724-572-3234
Contact: Sherry Robinson
Hours: Tuesday 10:30am-11:30am and the 4th Thursday of the month from 10:30am-11:30am, (except holidays)
City: Chester




For more information and assistance, the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to responding to phone calls, the Wellness Line also responds to email inquiries.

Phone: (484) 276-2100 (Available 24/7)
Email: DelcoWellness@co.delaware.pa.us

 

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