Food Cupboard
Food distribution takes place outdoors rain or shine. Each week we supply 50-60 households with packages that include fresh and non-perishable foods. Using prescribed products and quantities, you are invited to our food cupboard for our food packages that supply food for 3 days and may be received once within a 30-day period.
Our Healthy Alternatives Program (HAV) provides $10 vouchers for the purchase of fruits, vegetables, milk, and eggs. Vouchers may be redeemed at a neighborhood vendor.
When available, personal hygiene items, baby products, and household cleaning supplies are provided for you.
During the holiday season, GACM provides Thanksgiving and Christmas packages that are stocked with everything required to prepare a traditional holiday meal.
We share information with anyone who calls or comes to our door. Our primary commitment is to neighbors residing in zip code areas: 19118, 19119, 19126, 19144, and 19150.
For information about other food resources: 1-800-5-H-U-N-G-R-Y to find other distribution sites.
Visit http://www.hungercoalition.org/food-pantries for the most up-to-date information regarding food resources in Philadelphia.
Want to support our Cupboard, host a food drive, or volunteer? Call 215-843-2340 for more information.
Who Needs Food
People use the Food Cupboard for a variety of resources. By obtaining items such as canned good, their resources can be used to obtain other items such as meats or fresh vegetables.
Experiencing Crisis
Other individuals use the Cupboard for emergencies. They have experienced a crisis such as a job loss, injury, an interruption in food stamp benefits, or a change in family composition.
Special Populations
When servicing clients, GACM is mindful of specific circumstances which impact foods to be provided such as: children, elderly, those with medical needs - low sugar, “lite” or low salt needs, and even 100% fruit juices.
Cupboard Needs
Food
Canned goods
Plastic utensils
Plastic bags
etc.