Local Food Pantries
Below is a list of local resources that can help connect you with food resources while SNAP is unavailable.
- 211 Southeast PA is a free, 24/7 resource connecting families to essential services like housing, food, mental health, and utilities. Dial 211, text your ZIP code to 898-211, or visit PA 211's website for assistance. 211 has a Food Program and Pantry Database that provides location and contact information.
- ACLAMO, 801 West Marshall Street, Norristown. 610-277-2570. Serves Montgomery County. Open the second and fourth Fridays each month.
- Community Interfaith of Central Montgomery County at Grace Lutheran, 506 Haws Ave., Norristown. Requires photo ID and limits visits to once a month. 484-363-9378.
- Haws Avenue Food Pantry and Free Meals, 800 W. Marshall Street, Norristown, 610-275-1283. Requires a photo ID. Serves Norristown west of Markley Street. Pantry is open the third Tuesday each month and fourth Saturday each month. Soup Kitchen is open Sundays and Mondays.
- HopeWorx, 1210 Stanbridge St., Suite 600, Norristown. 610-270-3500. Requires emergency contact form. Open Monday through Friday.
- ICNA Relief Pennsylvania has multiple Hunger Prevention Programs. You must be registered in advance to receive food on Thursdays or any other food distribution. Registration Day is every Tuesday between the hours of 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Please visit ICNA Relief's website for more information.
- Love Works, 740 N. Henderson Rd., King of Prussia. 610-265-4981. Open Tuesday and Saturday or by appointment.
- Martha’s Choice Marketplace provides fresh produce, meats, dairy and non-perishables for our Montgomery County community. If you or your family are in need of food, please visit Martha’s Food Pantry website for more information. Open Wednesday through Friday. Limits visits to once per month.
- MontCo Anti-Hunger Network strengthens the food safety net system in Montgomery County by leading coordinated action among pantries and free meal providers. MontCo Anti-Hunger Network has a Food Resource Guide with pantry locations and hours of operation. Visit MontCo Anti-Hunger Network's website for more information and resources.
- New Hope Baptist, 204 E. Oak St., Norristown. 610-275-5814. Requires photo ID. Must reside in PA. Open Tuesdays.
- Patrician Society, 703 Green St., Norristown. 610-272-6316. Requires photo ID for each member of family. Only open Tuesdays, Thursdays.
- Salvation Army Norristown, 533 Swede St., Norristown. 610-275-4183. Requires photo ID and limits visits to once a month. By appointment only. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays.
For Senior Residents
Programs That Provide Home Delivered Meals
You may be eligible to receive home delivered meals through a specialized program. Requirements include:
- 60 years of age or older
- Must be unable to prepare meals for themselves and have no one residing with them who can do so
- Must be unable to shop for themselves and have no one residing with them who can do so.
All individuals are screened to verify they meet these criteria before a needs assessment can be scheduled. Please call 610-278-3601 to speak with a representative.
Colonial Neighborhood Council
107 E. 4th Ave
Conshohocken, PA 19428
610-828-6595
Montco SAAC - Norristown
536 George St.
Norristown, PA 19401
610-275-1960
Reminder: If you are receiving SNAP, please remember that you are still responsible for completing renewals and reporting any changes to your income, contact information, or the people living in your home during the shutdown. SNAP recipients should also remember changes mandated by the federal government took effect November 1 and report their work, schooling, or volunteer participation to DHS.