How many free food pantries are there in Chester, Pennsylvania?

Feed America's directory lists 22 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Chester, Pennsylvania. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Chester?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Chester open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Chester, Pennsylvania?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Chester?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Chester?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Chester, PA

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Bernardine Center

food pantry

2625 W 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013

610-497-3225

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-01-18; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: Rent

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	16:00–17:00
Wed	09:00–12:00
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Hours not verified in 6+ months — call before you go.

Mon	Closed
Tue	15:00–17:00
Wed	Closed
Thu	15:00–17:00
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	Closed
Tue	16:00–18:00
Wed	Closed
Thu	16:00–18:00
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	Closed
Tue	15:00–16:30
Wed	Closed
Thu	15:00–16:30
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	14:00–17:00
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	13:00–15:00
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Food Pantries in Chester, PA

Bernardine Center

Better Living Center

Catholic Social Services

Catholic Social Services - Chester

Chester Eastside Food Center

Chester Eastside Food Pantry

Chester High School

CityTeam Chester

Episcopal Place Park Row

God's House of Prayer and Repair

Saint Daniel's United Methodist Church

Saint Katharine Drexel

Saint Paul CME Church

St. Katharine Drexel Food Pantry

The Salvation Army - West 15Th Street Corps

True Vine MFGB Church

Chester Eastside Food Pantry, Hot Meals Program & Clothes Closet

God's House of Glory

Salvation Army Chester Corps

St. Mary's Episcopal Church Food Cupboard

The Bernardine Center

Welfare Pride - Chester

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