Philadelphia: Where To Find Free Food And Meals During Spring Break

Philadelphia PA

29 March, 2021

8:35 PM

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Press release from the City of Philadelphia : March 29, 2021 Sarah Peterson Office of Children and Families By Grace Park, VISTA Community Engagement Communications Coordinator, Office of Children and Families The School District of Philadelphia's schools will be closed for Spring Break March 29 – April 1. Because of this Spring Break, the regular schedule for many student meal distributions will change. Please read on for updates about schedule changes, temporary site closures, meal sites open during spring break, and special food sites that will be also open during the break. Student Meal Sites The School District of Philadelphia will be closed for its usual Friday food distribution on Friday, April 2. Student meal sites will resume to normal distribution on Friday, April 9, 2021. Families are encouraged to use food sites and food pantries during the spring break. Find a site and confirm its schedule by calling 311 or visiting phila.gov/food. Food Sites Many food sites listed on phila.gov/food will remain open for food distribution between March 29 – April 1. Families can confirm locations and schedules by visiting phila.gov/food. Families can also find a food location from this list of additional sites. Food sites are hosted by Share Food Program and Philabundance. Any resident is eligible. Some sites may require ID; call ahead to find out. Outdoor Meal Sites The following outdoor meal sites will remain open for meal distribution between March 29 – April. Any resident is eligible to visit an outdoor meal site. No ID or proof of income is required. One meal per resident. Broad Street Ministry 315 S Broad St, 19107 Monday – Friday (11:30AM – 1PM) Philadelphia Parking Authority Lot 1829 E Clearfield St, 19134 Monday – Friday (1 – 3PM) SEAMAAC South Philly Meals 2230 S 8th St, 19148 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (11:30AM – 1PM) Thomas Paine Plaza 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, 19102 Monday – Thursday (3 – 4PM) Need additional food for your family? Download a list of food resources during COVID-19. Call 311 for help finding a food pantry. Make sure to call the pantry in advance to confirm their hours. Call the WhyHunger hotline at 1-800-5HUNGRY to find food pantries near you, or text your zip code to 1-800-548-6479 to receive a list of nearby food pantries. Check out this interactive map by Nutritional Developmental Services for those in need of food and meals for children at no cost. This press release was produced by the City of Philadelphia.The views expressed here are the author's own.