Get Help/Obtener Ayuda






Hours of Operation:
Horas de Operación:

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Martes y Jueves
9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
 
Wednesdays
Miércoles
2:00 PM — 7:00 PM 

Saturday
Sábado 
9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
We believe that no one should go hungry! At the West Chester Food Cupboard our mission is to provide a 5-7 day supply of food on a monthly basis to people who live in West Chester. Clients are able to choose the food they would like to receive and may come once a month (every thirty days) to shop. We provide quality non-perishable items, fresh produce, dairy and meat products for you and your family. No appointment is needed— just stop in during our hours of operation.
Nosotros creemos que nadie debe de pasar el hambre! En el West Chester Food Cupboard nuestra misión es proveer un suministro de alimentos para 5 a 7 días una vez al mes para gente que vive en West Chester. Nuestros clientes escogen la comida que quisieran recibir y pueden venir una vez al mes (cada 30 días) para recogerla. Proveemos productos de calidad no perecederos, productos agrí-colas frescas, productos lecheros y carnes para Ud. y su familia. No requiere cita previa — solamente venga durante las horas de operación para inscribirse. 


Do I Qualify? / ¿Soy Elegible?
To qualify you must live in West Chester and have a total household income below the amounts listed here:
Para poder calificar, Ud. tiene que vivir en West Chester y tener un total de ingresos de la casa menos de las cantidades mencionadas aquí:


Total Household Income/ 
Total de Ingresos de la Casa




How to Sign Up
To become a client, you must:
  • Provide proof of address
  • Provide names and dates of birth for all household members
  • Report total household income
  • Provide current phone number
Once registered, you may come once a month (every 30 days) to receive food free of charge.

Como Inscribirse
Para poder ser un cliente, tiene que:
  • Proveer prueba de dirección de casa.
  • Proveer nombres y fechas de nacimiento para cada miembro de la casa.
  • Reportar el total de ingresos de la casa.
  • Proveer un numero de teléfono actual.
Una vez registrada, puede venir una vez al mes (cada 30 días) para recibir comida sin ningún costo a Ud.

Other Food Banks

ATGLEN/CHRISTIANA

Freedom Life Christian Center
447 Noble Road, Christiana, PA 17509. Food given as needed. Days Open: the Thursday following the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Times open: 9:00 am-11:30 am. "The Food Cupboard is very helpful to my husband and me, it means a great deal. It is fantastic, especially in this time of need with people getting laid off." A client

AVONDALE

Mission Santa Maria
37 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale, PA 19311.
Days Open: M-T-W-Th-F
Times Open: 9:00 am—4:00 pm. Closed 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Spanish spoken.

BERWYN/WAYNE

Berwyn United Methodist Church
– (610) 341-9151
140 Waterloo Ave., Berwyn, PA 19312
SHARE Food Program sells packages of basic, wholesome foods worth $35-$45 at a discount of about 50% in exchange for 2 hours of volunteer service for each package bought. Frozen meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, and staples such as beans, rice, pasta, cereal and a few specialty items are available. Order once a month and pay for food in advance by check, Food Stamps or credit card (if ordered online). Order forms available at www.sharefoodprogram.org or by calling (610) 341-9151. Orders picked up next to last Sat. of the month at a pickup site to be arranged.

REACT
The Baptist Church in the Great Valley, 945 N. Valley Forge Rd., Devon, PA 19333. Call for an appointment.

Trinity Presbyterian Food Bank
640 Berwyn Ave., Berwyn, PA 19312
Applications taken for 1 week’s groceries every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Will serve for 6 months. NO WALK-INS

COATESVILLE

CYWA –
423 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320
Days and Times Open: Thursdays, 2:00 pm—4:00 pm

Coatesville Community Food Co-op
800 South First Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320.
Serves Coatesville only. Days and Times Open: Tu & Th, 10:00 am—1:00 pm

Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ
533 Coates St., Coatesville, PA 19320
"Feed the Hungry" food pantry is in the church basement. Days and Times Open: 3rd Saturday of the month, 1:00 pm—3:00 pm. For emergency food, call for an appointment. Not limited to Coatesville residents.
 
Jubilee Evangelistic Ministries
920 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320
Food given out based on need. Call for an appointment.

Salvation Army, The
669 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320
Serves zip codes 19310, 19316, 19320, 19330, 19358, 19365, 19367, 19369, 19371, 19372, 19376 and 19421.
Days and Times Open: Last Monday of month, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Sandy Hill Community Church
420 S. Sandy Hill Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320-1180
Angel Food Ministries sells $65 worth of high-quality food for $30 once each month. Food is ordered and paid for in advance by cash, check or Food Stamps. No credit or debit cards accepted. Food orders are picked up 3rd Sat. of the month from 10:00 am—11:00 am. Order forms available at www.sandyhill.net or by calling (610) 857-3959.

DOWNINGTOWN/EXTON-LIONVILLE

Lord’s Pantry of Downingtown
141 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335
Serves Exton, Lionville and residents of the Downingtown School District.
Days and Times Open: M-Tu-Th, 10:00 am—12:30 pm. Thursday, 6:00 pm—7:30 pm

St. James Episcopal Church
SHARE Food Program sells packages of basic, wholesome foods worth $35-$45 at a discount of about 50%. Two hours of volunteer service in the community for each package bought is appreciated. Frozen meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, and staples such as beans, rice, pasta, cereal and a few specialty items are available. Order once a month and pay for food in advance by cash, check or Food Stamps. No credit and debit cards accepted. Order forms available at www.sharefoodprogram.org or (610) 918-1244. Orders picked up the 3rd Sat. of the month at Downingtown Friends Meeting, 800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown.

FRAZER

Deacon’s Pantry
Covenant United Presbyterian Church, 400 Lancaster Ave., Frazer, PA 19355
Days and Times Open: 2nd & 4th Weds. and Sat. of the month, 9:00 am—10:30 am
 
GLENMOORE/HONEYBROOK

Salvation Army Service Unit, The Glenmoore Food Pantry 570 Fairview Rd., Glenmoore, PA 19343
Days and Times Open: Fridays, 10:30 am—11:30 am
Other hours by appointment. Photo ID required for everyone in household.

Blessing House, The
197 Leary Rd., Honeybrook, PA 19344
Days and Times Open: 3rd Saturday of the month, 11:30 am—2:00 pm
 
KENNETT SQUARE

Kennett Area Community Services
136 W. Cedar St., Kennett Square, PA 19348
Days and Times Open: M & F, 12:00 pm—3:00 pm
Weds, 12:00 pm—6:00 pm

Pathstone
421 McFarland Rd., Suite E, Kennett Square, PA 19348 (Longwood Corporate Center South)
Days and Times Open: M-T-W-Th-F, 9:00 am—4:00 pm. Bring proof of income or ACCESS card. Spanish spoken

NORTH COVENTRY

Bethel A.M.E. Church
401 Beech St., Pottstown, PA 19464
SHARE Food Program sells packages of basic, wholesome foods worth $35-$45 at a discount of about 50%. Frozen meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, and staples such as beans, rice, pasta, cereal and a few specialty items are available. Contact the church M-W-F from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for order forms and ordering deadlines. Bring completed order form and payment by money order only to the church in person. No cash, checks, Food Stamps, credit or debit cards accepted. Orders picked up at the church on the date listed on the order form.

North Coventry Food Pantry
845 S. Hanover St., Pottstown, PA 19465
Open only to residents of the Owen J. Roberts School District. Days and Times Open: 1st Tues. of the month, 9:00 am—10:00 am and the Weds. after the 1st Tues. of the month, 6:30 pm—7:30 pm.

OXFORD

Oxford Church of God
Divine Sent Food Cupboard, 198 Barnsley Rd., Oxford, PA 19363. Days and Times Open: Tues., 10:00 am—12:00 pm and Weds., 6:30 pm—8:00 pm.

Oxford Neighborhood Services
35 N. 3rd St., Oxford, PA 19363
Days and Times Open: Tu- W-Th, 8:30 am—4:00 pm.
Call for an appointment. Spanish spoken.

PAOLI

Good Samaritan Church
212 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA 19301
(Ground level in new wing.) Will serve clients twice a month.
Days and Times Open: 1st and 3rd Thurs., 9:30 am—11:30 am.
 
Paoli Presbyterian Church
225 S. Valley Rd., Paoli, PA 19301
Days and Times Open: 1st Weds. of the month (not December), 9:30 am—11:30 am.
 
PARKESBURG

Parkesburg Area Churches
For emergency food, call to make arrangements
Open to residents of the Parkesburg area only.
 
Octorara Area Food Cupboard
714 W. Main St., Parkesburg, PA 19365
610-857-4000
Days and Times Open: Tues: 10:00 am - noon and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm,
Weds: 10:00 am - noon and 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. 
 
PHOENIXVILLE

Baptist Church of Phoenixville –
248 Church St., Phoenixville, PA 19460 (ground floor)
Complete application on first visit.
Days and Times Open: 2nd, 4th and 5th Weds. of the month, 9:30 am—11:00 am.
 
Phoenixville Area Community Services
257 Church St., Phoenixville, PA 19460.
Days and Times Open: M-Tu-W-Th-F, 9:00 am—4:00 pm.
Call for an appointment. Spanish spoken.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
121 Church St., Phoenixville, PA 19460
Days and Times Open: Every other Sat., 9:00 am—11:00 am

SPRING CITY

Project Outreach Food Pantry
First United Church of Christ, 145 Chestnut St., Spring City, PA 19475
Open only to residents of Spring-Ford School District. Must register and show proof of address.
Days and Times Open: Thursdays, 11:00 am—12:00 pm.

WEST CHESTER

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Ministries -
(610) 605-7439
426 W. Gay St., West Chester, PA 19380
Angel Food Ministries provides $65 worth of high-quality food for $30 once a month. Food is ordered and paid for in advance by cash or Food Stamps (also credit and debit cards if order online). No checks. Orders are picked up the 3rd Sat. of the month. Call (610) 605-7439 or go to www.angelfoodwestchester.org for order forms.

Salvation Army, The
101 E. Market St., W. Chester, PA 19382
Days and Times Open: Tu & Th, 10:30 am—11:30 am. Once a week, a household can request emergency food. Emergency food requests received and emergency food given out M-Tu-W-Th-F, 9:00 am—12:00 pm and 1:00 pm—3:30 pm.

St. Agnes Day Room
233 W. Gay St., W. Chester, PA 19380
(Day Room located in rear on New St.) Open to residents of the West Chester School District only. Proof of residence required.
Days and Times Open: M-T-W-Th-F, 9:00 am—2:00 pm.

West Chester Food Cupboard
545 E. Gay St., W. Chester, PA 19382 (Gay St. Plaza Shopping Ctr)
Days and Times Open: Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30 am-11:30 am and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Wednesday: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 am - 11:30 am.

WEST GROVE

The Bridge Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
AnnaMary Padilla at (610) 869-9500, Ext. 1
Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene, 240 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390 (lower level)
Clothes Closet open to all. Pantry open only to residents of Avon Grove School District. Person picking up food must show a utility bill and photo ID with their name.
Days and Times Open: Tuesdays, 6:00 pm—8:00 pm.

Catholic Social Services
105 Prospect Avenue, West Grove, PA 19390
Non- refrigerated goods available on an emergency basis. Call ahead for an appointment. Days and Times Open: 8:30 am—4:30 pm, M-T-W-Th-F. Closed religious and national holidays.

Food from the pantries is free, except where noted. A "Self-Declaration of Income" is required. Some pantries require a photo ID of the adult receiving food. Most pantries serve only clients who live in their area, but food purchase programs are open to all. Many local churches have emergency food assistance programs not listed in this brochure.


Testimonials

“I clean, mop the floor, vacuum and take out the trash. I enjoy knowing that I am helping people.” A volunteer


"This helps me financially. Money is so tight. I live on such a little and it has to last the whole month. I have to buy other things and often I can’t buy food." A client

“I enjoy working here because I am getting experience and can see first-hand the government programs that I learn about in class.” A Nutrition student from WCU

“I love the clients and the volunteers.” A volunteer