Food pantries in Chester County.

Food pantries in Chester County Pennsylvania provide limited direct aid, including food and some may even have financial assistance. Programs are offered to residents of the local community who have basic needs that need to be met. Some of the services provide include free groceries, meals, and assistance with items such as clothing, personal products, baby supplies, diapers, and more.

Thousands of families receive some form of assistance every year. If you or your family is faced with an emergency or hardship, do not hesitate to call a local Chester County food bank for help. While priority is usually given to the low income, seniors, disabled, or unemployed, rarely will anyone be turned away if the center has funding. In addition to offering free food, some of the pantries may even have limited financial assistance available, holiday assistance, or counselors/volunteers who can direct the needy to local charities, resources or government programs such as food stamps.

Southeastern Pennsylvania - Catholic Social Services – A leading charity organization for the region, as well as Chester County. Some of the services provided include a food bank, thrift store, clothing closet, and Christmas and Thanksgiving meals and assistance. Also a great place for referrals or case management. Call or stop by one of the two locations. 105 Prospect Avenue, West Grove, Pennsylvania, 19390, (610) 869-6500, 125 N. Darlington Street, West Chester, PA, 19380, (610) 344-7028.

Chester County Food Bank
1208 Horseshoe Pike (RT 322)
Downingtown, Pennsylvania, 19335
Telephone - (610) 873-6000
Provides free or low cost food, meals, groceries, and other help to the low income, elderly, and people in a crisis.

 

 

 

Coatesville Community Food Co-Op
Main address - 800 S. First Avenue Greater Deliverance Church
Coatesville, PA, 19320
Call (610) 384-1344

Coatesville Emergency Food Cupboard
1001 East Chestnut Street
Coatesville, Pennsylvania, 19320
(610) 383-6577
Emergency food boxes, meals, and other help is provided to the needy. Other assistance includes baby supplies and formula, diapers, clothing, and holiday baskets (Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas).

Community Youth and Women's Alliance
Food bank address - 423 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA, 19320
Phone number - (610) 384-9591

Deacon's Pantry at Covenant Presbyterian Church
400 Lancaster Avenue
Malvern, Pennsylvania, 19355
Phone number - (610) 648-0707

The Food Trust
Dial (215) 575-0444

Jewish Relief Agency
Call (610) 660-0190
Call for help or referrals, regardless of background.

Kennett Area Community Service
Pantry and center address: 136 West Cedar Street P. O. Box 1025
Kennett Square, PA, 19348
Phone number - (610) 925-3556
A number of social service programs and assistance programs are offered. Fresh perishable foodstuffs, government commodity food, personal items, and other resources are distributed across Chester County.

Lord's Pantry of Downingtown
Address is 141 East Lancaster Avenue
Downingtown, Pennsylvania, 19335
Main phone number to dial is (610) 873-1149 for hours and support.

New Life Presbyterian Church
Telephone - (215) 576-0892

North Coventry Food Pantry
Dial (610) 469-0288

Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center, Inc.
35 N. 3rd Street
Oxford, Pennsylvania, 19363
Call (610) 932-8557

Phoenixville Area Community Services
Main address - 257 Church Street
Phoenixville, PA, 19460
Telephone: (610) 933-1105 for services and intake.
One of the leading organizations to call. Get help with food and more, including financial help, information on public aid like food stamps, rent, and much more.

Spring City Food Pantry @ First UCC
First United Church of Christ 145 Chestnut Street
Spring City, PA, 19475
Dial (610) 948-5119 for hours of food distribution.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Location of church - 121 Church Street
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, 19460
Call (610) 933-2195

West Chester Food Cupboard
Food pantry address: 545 E. Gay Street
West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19382
Phone number (610) 344-3175
Volunteers and other provide food boxes, groceries, fruits, breads, and other emergency foodstuffs.