Life circumstances have changed for many during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it’s an ill family member, furloughs, or other challenges that can affect how you maintain your family’s well-being.

Penn Medicine is here to help. Here are a few food resources that we recommend as you continue to shelter at home.

Food and Pantry Resources for all Pennsylvania residents:

• Call 311 for help finding a food pantry. Make sure to call the pantry in advance to confirm their hours.
• Call 211 for help via United Way (human and social services)
• Visit WhyHunger to find food pantries near you or call their hotline at 1-800-5HUNGRY
• Text your zip code to 1-800-548-6479 to receive a list of food pantries near you
• Community Resource Connects–resources for food, mental health, housing, transportation, and education.
• PA Department of Agriculture–search lists of food resources by county

Food Resources for Pennsylvania residents listed by county:

Philadelphia:

• Free student meals for children while schools are closed
• Philly Food Finder Map

Delaware County

• Food assistance for Delaware County residents

Chester County

• Chester County Food Bank

Montgomery County

• Montgomery County Alive

Southwestern, PA

• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

Central, PA:

• COVID-19 and Food Stamp Helpline
• Harrisburg Salvation Army

York, PA

• Hungry Free York

Western, PA:

• Greater Washington County Food Bank
• Second Harvest Foodbank of Northwest PA

Let us know if you are aware of other resources. We will update this list as we collect further information. If you have any questions or need any information, please contact Mary Pat Lynch, Cancer Support Team Admin at marypat.lynch@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or 215-829-6428.