Resource Guide
There are many public and community resources to provide asssistance with continued nutritional support, access to healthy foods, and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes. Contact information is up-to-date as of October 18, 2025.
General Resources
Community Resource Connects
Hosts a variety of public and community-based resources. Includes resources for housing, help paying bills, meal finders, and much more.
Website: www.communityresourceconnects.com
Philadelphia Food and Meal Finder
City-wide public meal finder for individuals seeking pre-packed food boxes, food pantries, or community refrigerators.
Website: www.phila.gov/food
BenePhilly
Assistance with enrollment in public benefits to help with expenses such as health insurance, prescriptions, food benefits, college tuition, property taxes, and disability benefits.
Website: www.phila.gov/programs/benephilly
Phone: 800-994-5537
Email: benephilly@phila.gov
WhyHunger
Sites for food pantries, soup kitchens, summer meals, government nutrition programs, and grassroots organizations providing access to free food and support services.
Website: www.whyhunger.org/map
Phone: Text your 5-digit zip code to 1-800-548-6479 to receive a list of your nearest food pantries
Meal Deliveries & Transportation Services
For those in need of extra help with receiving meals or services for medical appointments:
Philabundance
Locations of various local pantries and kitchens that provide meal pick-ups and deliveries.
Website: https://www.philabundance.org
Meal Finder: https://www.philabundance.org/find-food-food-map/
Phone: 215-339-0900
Share Food Program
Provides resources for locating pantries/kitchens, coordinating meal deliveries, and other nutritional support.
Website: www.sharefoodprogram.org
Email: info@sharefoodprogram.org
Phone: 215-223-2220
Jewish Relief Agency
Provides kosher meals and delivers nutritional food boxes with fresh produce, carbohydrates, proteins, and fresh produce once a month.
Website: www.jewishrelief.org/request-services
Email: gethelp@jewishrelief.org
Phone: Call or text 610-660-0190
Medical Assistance Transportation Program
A PA Department of Health Service program providing non-emergency medical transportation at no cost to Pennsylvania residents who receive medical assistance.
Website: http://matp.pa.gov. Contact information is available for the county you select on the website.
Want to continue receiving meals from MANNA?
Participants of the Healthy Heart Meals pilot study may be eligible to continue receiving medically-tailored meals. Contact our study team for more details.
Phone: 215-573-8240