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Mailing Address: 926 North 26th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130
Telephone Message Center: 215-232-2728
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WEST GIRARD FOOD CUPBOARD, Wednesday, February 8, at North Star Bar; 27th and Poplar, NE Corner.

Regular Returning Clients : Come between 2:30pm and 4:00pm

New - First Time People : Come at 3:45PM SHARP to sign up. Plan on being with us until 4:30pm


The West Girard Food Cupboard is a local food access project that gives out free food from the state and federal governments. The free government food is distributed in Philadelphia through SHARE to local community organizations; the food is intended for PA residents who meet the following monthly income requirements:
1 in household, less than $1354,
2 in household, less than $1821,
3 in household, less than $2289,
4 in household, less than $2756,
5 in household, less than $3224,
6 in household, less than $3691.

To sign up and get free food, you need to bring in your government-issued photo id, a recent utility bill to show your Philadelphia address, and your social security card, as well as social security cards for all other household members including children. ... For more information, call WGCC at 215-232-2728, or email Bob at WGCC at BooksBob@aol.com

If you would like information about food cupboards in other areas, call SHARE at 215-223-2220.

The West Girard Food Cupboard is operated by West Girard Community Council in partnership with North Star Bar, and East Park Revitalization Alliance



The Food Cupboard is funded in part by the Alston Beech Foundation.





FARMSTAND (Our seasonal Farmstand will return in the Spring!)




Neighbors with Nissa and Bob at our Farmstand. We just wrapped up our eighth successful season!



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We are an organization of volunteers who want to make a difference in our community through targated projects important to the community's health and well-being. Each dollar allows us to reach more families in need.



WGCC is a Public Charity as defined by Section 501c3 of the IRS code. Donations of all sizes are gratefully appreciated and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

THANK YOU!