These free and low-cost resources across Philadelphia offer food access, utility assistance, crisis support, youth, housing, and neighborhood programs. We update this guide regularly to help residents find help quickly and easily.
🍎Food Support
The Blackwell Cultural Alliance Community Pantry (West Philadelphia)
Services: Weekly pantry, cooked meals, essential goods
Address: 3500 Lancaster Ave.
Phone: 484-775-0772
More info → Blackwell Cultural Alliance
Mama-Tee’s Community Fridge Network (Citywide)
Services: 24/7 free community fridges
Phone: 215-585-2767
More info → Mama-Tee Fridge Project
Philabundance (Citywide)
Services: Food distribution, senior boxes, emergency pantries
Phone: 215- 339-0900
More info → Philabundance
Share Food Program (Citywide)
Services: Free groceries in partnership with 400+ local pantries
Phone: 215-223-2220
More info → Share Food Program
Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry
Services: Food pantry + utility assistance
Address: 35 W. Chelten Ave. (1st Presbyterian Church of Germantown)
Phone: 215-843-2340
More info → Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry
South Philadelphia Community Fridge (Multiple locations)
Services: 24/7 community fridges + volunteer-run mutual aid network
More info → South Philly Fridge
People’s Kitchen Philly (West/South Philadelphia)
Services: Pay-what-you-can meals
Address: 1149 South 9th St.
More info → People’s Kitchen Philly
💡Utility Assistance
Utility Emergency Services Fund (UESF)
Services: Helps prevent utility shutoffs (electric, water, gas)
Address: 743 North 24th Street St. 2nd Floor
Phone: 215-972-5170
More info → UESF
Philadelphia Water Department – Tiered Assistance Program (TAP)
Services: Income-based water, sewer, and stormwater bills; shutoff protection; support for past-due accounts
Phone: 215-685-6300
More info → Tiered Assistance Program
PECO CAP Program
Services: Electric bill savings and forgiveness program
Phone: 800-774-7040
More info → PECO CAP Program
PGW CRP Program
Services: Income-based gas bills and arrears forgiveness
Phone: 215-235-1000
More info → PGW CRP Program
Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)
Services: Weatherization, heater repair, emergency energy help
Address: 106 W Clearfield St.
Phone: 215-609-1000
More info → ECA
🌱Community Organizations
The Village of Arts & Humanities (North Philadelphia)
Services: Youth arts education, creative expression programs, community arts events, leadership development, and neighborhood revitalization through public art and green space projects.
Address: 2544 Germantown Ave.
Phone: 215-225-7830
More info → Village Arts
Why Not Prosper
Services: Support for women & families in crisis; food, reentry, emergency help
Address: 717 E. Chelten Ave.
Phone: 610-716-1113
More info → Why Not Prosper
Sankofa Healing Studio
Services: Community healing programs, wellness kits, emergency aid
Address: 5245 Germantown Ave, Suite B.
More info → Sankofa
Philly Truce
Services: Violence-prevention, community patrols, youth mentorship and conflict-mediation programs, support for returning citizens and young men, and community safety initiatives
Address: 3675 Market St.
Phone: 267-458-7823
More info → Philly Truce
Black Men Heal (Citywide)
Services: Free therapy for Black men & men of color; virtual support groups; mental-health education and peer support
Address: 244 W. Schoolhouse Ln.
More info → Black Men Heal
Bebashi – Transition to Hope
Services: Food pantry, HIV testing, youth support, wellness programs
Address: 4101 Woodland Ave.
Phone: 215-769-3561
More info → Bebashi
HopePHL
Services: Youth shelter (emergency & transitional), youth-housing support, homeless-youth crisis intervention (ages 12–17), case-management, and family & housing services
Address: 325 N. 39th St.
Phone: 267-720-4673
More info → HopePHL
🏙️Citywide Programs
Broad Street Love (formerly Broad Street Ministry)
Services: Free weekday chef-prepared meals, clothing boutique, personal-care & hygiene distributions, mail-service address, case-management “concierge” support, medical & legal referrals, and housing, benefits, and reentry support.
Address: 315 S. Broad St.
Phone: 215-735-4847
More info → Broad Street Love
Face to Face Germantown
Services: Hot meals, groceries, legal aid, wellness support
Address: 123 East Price St.
Phone: 215-438-7939
More info → Face to Face
Community Legal Services
Services: Legal help with utilities, housing, employment rights, public benefits
Addresses: 1424 Chestnut St. (Ctr. City) and 1410 W. Erie Ave. (N. Philly)
Phone: 215-981-3700 and 215-227-2400
More info → Community Legal Services
🏠 Youth & Housing Support
Covenant House Pennsylvania
Services: 24/7 emergency shelter and crisis care for young people (18–24); transitional housing, rapid rehousing, meals, clothing, medical care, mental health support, and education & job-readiness services.
Address: 31 E. Armat St.
Phone: 215-951-5411
More info → Covenant House
Valley Youth House – Synergy Project
Services: Street outreach for runaway, unstably housed, and homeless youth (under 24); survival supplies (food, clothing, hygiene), informal counseling, and referrals to emergency shelter and other support services.
Address: 1415 North Broad St. Suite 100 (Achieving Independence Ctr.)
Phone: 215-574-9194
More info → Valley Youth House
Project HOME – Young Adult Program
Services: Supportive housing and wraparound services for young adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including education, employment, and healthcare support.
Phone: 215-232–1984 (Outreach Hotline)
More info → Project Home
HopePHL – Youth Emergency Service (YES)
Services: Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, basic needs (food, clothing), and case management for youth ages 12–17 who are homeless or in unsafe situations.
Address: 325 N. 39th St. (Administration)
Phone: 267-720-4673
More info → HopePHL
Eddie’s House
Services: Housing stabilization and support for homeless or at-risk young adults (18–24); help with housing search, independent living skills, and job/career support.
Address: 5901 Market St.
Phone: 215-921-8375
More info → Eddie’s House
Bethesda Project
Services: Emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and case management for adults experiencing homelessness, including young adults aging out of youth shelters.
Address: 1630 South St.
Phone: 215-985-1600
More info → Bethesda Project