Montgomery County Pennsylvania free food banks.
If you need food or access to hot or frozen meals in Montgomery County Pennsylvania, find details, including phone numbers and addresses of charity run organizations. They will operate food banks, soup kitchens and free pantries in the county. Most of the charities or churches that operate food pantries near you will provide some form of assistance to anyone who needs help, regardless of their income, age, or background. Find places to turn to for free groceries, holiday meals, and food in Montgomery County below, and there is a free referral number at the bottom of the page.
Some of the items provided to the needy can include hot or cold meals, breads, fruits, vegetables, meats, and frozen foods. Many of the centers in Montgomery County will also have special holiday programs, such as Christmas or Thanksgiving gifts or meals or provide a household with an entire holiday baskets. Last, but not least, most of the pantries can either provide, or refer people, to such assistance as a clothing closet or emergency funds to pay heating bills or rent.
Whether a resident is facing an emergency, and needs a free bag of groceries to last for a few days, or if they need referrals to SNAP food stamps, help is available from a pantry. A number of volunteers and case managers do what they can to support people in need.
Adventist Community Service Center
Food bank address - 3253 W. Germantown Pike
Norristown, Pennsylvania, 19403
Telephone number - (610) 489-6671
Catholic Social Services - Montgomery County
353 East Johnson Highway
Norristown, Pennsylvania, 19401
Telephone - (610) 279-7372
Various assistance programs are administered. Among them include food pantry, access to a thrift store, clothing, and information on financial assistance for paying bills, rent, and other expenses. Find more details on Catholic Charities in Montgomery County Pennsylvania.
Central Presbyterian Church
Location - 900 West Airy Street
Norristown, PA, 19401
Call (610) 275-2732
Tabernacle Harvest Church Food Distribution Center
320 Circle of Progress Dr.
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone number is 483.624.8209
Tabernacle Harvest Church offers food/groceries every Wednesday morning. Open 10:00AM - 12:00PM. The pantry is Show-up & Pick-up
Haws Avenue Soup Kitchen
800 W. Marshall Street
Norristown, Pennsylvania, 19401
(610) 275-1283
Offers free meals to the very low income, homeless, and others facing a difficult period.
Interfaith, Central Presbyterian Church
Food pantry address - 900 W. Airy Street Norristown
Norristown, PA, 19401
Dial (610) 277-4242
Inter-Faith Housing Alliance
PO Box 141
Ambler, PA, 19002
(215) 646-0120
Housing programs are run from here, such as rapid rehousing and rent help. In addition, they distribute government surplus food and meals.
Jewish Relief Agency
Location - 125 Montgomery Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
Call - (610) 660-0190
Helps people regardless of religion. Senior citizens in Montgomery County can inquire into home delivered meals.
Keystone Opportunity Center
104 Main St. P.O. Box 64183
Souderton, Pennsylvania, 18964
Main phone number - (215) 723-5430
Get information on government food programs. Also distributes free food, meals, clothing, and other help for emergency needs. May have Christmas and holiday assistance too.
The Lamb Foundation
Address - 499 East Walnut Street (5th Street and the Railroad)
North Wales, Pennsylvania, 19454
(215) 661-8800
Calvary Baptist Soup Kitchen
801 W. Marshall Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone 610-277-4322
Free hot meals for the homeless, a small box of food, and more may be provided.
Iglesia De Dios Renacer
Address is 310 Manor Ave
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Dial 610-277-0255
The soup kitchen serves hot meals twice a month in Montgomery County. Seniors, the disabled, and families can drop in.
The Open Link Inc.
Location is 452 Penn Street
Pennsburg, Pennsylvania 18023
Phone number - 215-679-4112
Meals, groceries, information on SNAP food stamps, blankets for the homeless and more is provided.
Loaves & Fishes Food Cupboard
Address is 328 Summit Avenue
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, 19046
Call the food bank at (215) 886-7250 for hours and information.
Programs include a free food pantry, thrift store, and basic needs such as clothing. The ministry may also have diapers or baby formula at the cupboard.
Manna on Main Street
514 W. Main Street
Lansdale, PA, 19446
Dial (215) 855-5454
Community Action of Montgomery County
There are several sites. Each has information on programs for the poor and low income. Find help in applying for welfare cash assistance (which can be used to pay for groceries), SNAP food stamps, school lunches for kids, and much more. Read more on Montgomery County community Action.
Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard
Address is 150 N. Main Street
Ambler, Pennsylvania, 19002
Phone number - (215) 628-3002
Montgomery County Senior Adult Activities Center (MONTCO SAAC)
536 George Street
Norristown, PA, 19401
(610) 275-1960
Senior programs, such as meals, transportation, and other aid for elderly, people over 60, and low income. Meals on Wheels is also provided.
New Hope Baptist Church
Address of church is 204-206 E. Oak Street
Norristown, PA, 19401
Main number - (610) 275-5814
Volunteers collect surplus items from the community. Everyone from the jobless to elderly and children are assisted.
New Life Presbyterian Church
467 N. Easton Road
Glenside, PA, 19038
Dial (215) 576-0892
North Coventry Food Pantry
Location of the charity is 845 South Hanover Street In The Basement
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19465
Primary phone number - (610) 469-0288
Open Door Ministry
350 Main Street
Royersford, PA, 19468
Main phone - (610) 948-4818
Call for information on food programs and other support.
The Open Line
Address - 452 Penn Street
Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, 18073
(215) 679-4112
Patrician Society of Central Norristown
Main office - 121 E. Chestnut Street
Norristown, PA, 19401
Call (610) 272-6316
A small food pantry is on site and open limited hours.
Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities/Cluster Outreach Center
Address is 137 Walnut Street
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19464
Telephone number - (610) 970-5995
Montgomery County Assistance Office
Main address is 1931 New Hope Street
Norristown, PA, 19401
610-270-3500
The government office to apply for Public Assistance Programs. Families in poverty or slightly above can apply for WIC vouchers for formula or SNAP food stamps. There are USDA commodities for children, food programs for the disabled, and other aid offered.
Bread of Heaven
2086 Parkview Ave
Abington, PA 19001
Phone: 215 659 2642. email address is secretary@holytrinity.net
website: holytrinity.net
Note, for this free food pantry, guests are allowed to visit once a month on Thursdays from 10 am to 12 noon.
The Salvation Army - Norristown Corps
533 Swede Street
Norristown, PA, 19401
Phone number - (610) 275-4183
Some of the social service programs offered can provide emergency rent, electric and heating bill help. Get assistance in applying for public assistance such as food stamps and homeless prevention. Also offers a food pantry, clothing closet, and holiday programs such as Angel Tree.
The Salvation Army - Pottstown Center
137 King Street
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 19464
Dial (610) 326-1621
Similar programs to the Salvation Army office located above.
Shiloh Full Gospel Baptist Church
Address is 610 George Street
Norristown, PA, 19401
Call (610) 270-9949
The charity operate a food pantry and clothing closet.
St. Luke's United Church of Christ
Address is 125 N. Main Street
North Wales, PA, 19454
Call the church at (215) 699-9342 for intake and information on food programs.
St. Stanislaus Church
Main address - 51 Lansdale Avenue
Lansdale, Pennsylvania, 19446
Phone (215) 855-3133
Holiday meals, including at Thanksgiving and Christmas, are for low income families. The food bank may have hygiene items, groceries, dairy, and other items for struggling Montgomery County families.
Willow Grove Seventh Day Adventist Church
1556 Fairview Avenue
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, 19090
Telephone:(215) 657-1252
Additional free food and hot meal programs in Montgomery County
Other centers can also help low income families or struggling residents. Whether someone needs to locate a food pantry or soup kitchen near them, or wants information on free school lunches or Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), they can dial 215.339.0900 for more information.
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