Fresh Food Sites in Southwest Philadelphia

August 5, 2025/Globe Times Staff

58th & Chester

The Common Place provides fresh produce, pantry staples, and essential food items. When available, they also distribute toiletries and clothing to those in need. Some of the fresh produce comes from their own gardens. 

Shepherds Food Pantry

Thursday’s 10am-12pm

8398 Lindberg Ave. Philadelphia PA

Free food is handed out. Come and get the finest meats, fruits, and vegetables. There is even clothing given away and toys for tots during Christmas. All are welcome; even if you are not a member of the church. The food pantry is for the community.

Bethany Baptist Church

Food distribution & personal care item

give away every other Tuesday from

11am. – 1pm

5747 Warrington Avenue 

Philadelphia PA, 19143

3rd District Produce Day

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday until the end of summer

12:00pm to 2:00pm

606 S. 52nd Street

Sankofa Farm Stand at 54th & Lindbergh and Clark Park

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited locally grown produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at our 54th & Lindbergh Boulevard entrance, now through mid-November!

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, inspired produce grown right on Sankofa Community Farm every first and third Saturday at the Clark Park Farmers’ Market, now through mid-November from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

EBT, cash, WIC Farmers Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted).

The Food Trust’s 2025 Farmers Markets

Their year-round farmers markets and seasonal farm stands,hosted in neighborhoods across the city, offer local produce,meats, dairy, dry goods and more!

Clark Park:43rd Street & Chester AvenueSaturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Playstreets Free Student Meals 

• 5509 Wheeler St.

• 5715 Reedland St

• 2034 S Frazier St

• 5313 Yocum St

• 5432 Regent Street

• 1630 S Frazier St

Playstreets are open Monday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m