Emergency Pantry
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We have an Emergency Pantry onsite for our participants who are in immediate need of food or other essential items. The pantry shelves are often filled by the generosity of our supporters.
Suggested Items to Donate to Our Emergency Pantry
You can support our pantry in several ways:
1. Donate New, Nonperishable Food Items
Check out the list below for our most needed pantry items.
Items can be shipped to, or dropped off at, our offices:
5201 Old York Road, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19141
We are sorry, but we cannot pick up donations.
2. Host a Collection Drive
Gather your family and friends to collect various items to donate, and then drop them off or ship them to our office. Below is the list of Accepted Items.
Items can be shipped to, or dropped off at, our offices:
5201 Old York Road, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19141
We are unable to pick up donations at this time.
3. Purchase from our Amazon Wish List
You can now shop online safely and securely by using our Amazon Wish List and your gift will immediately be sent directly to our office. If you would like a tax receipt for your donation, please use the note section when checking out to list your name and contact information.
Emergency Pantry - Accepted/Suggested Items
Food Items (New, nonperishable)
- Bagels & Bread - must be able to be frozen
- Canned Soup, Beans, & Vegetables - Pop-Tops Preferred
- Cereal & Oatmeal
- Coffee, Tea, & Hot Chocolate
- Fruit Cups, Juices, & Applesauce
- Rice, Pasta, & Ramen
- Instant Rice Cups & Microwavable Pasta - Single-Serving Preferred
- Pasta Sauce
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Powdered Creamer, Sugar, & Sweeteners
- Mac & Cheese - Single-Serve Cups Preferred
- Protein Shakes/Drinks
- Tuna & Canned Meat (Chicken or SPAM)
Household Items (New, unopened)
- Paper Towels
- Toliet Paper
- T-Shirts (Plain Colors, Sizes M-2XL)
- Plain Shorts (All Sizes)
- Men's Underwear (All Sizes)
- Women's Underwear (All Sizes)
- Men & Women's Deodorant
- Sunscreen
- Laundry Detergent or Pods
- Household Cleaning Supplies
- Ex: Dish Soap, Sponges, Lysol Wipes or Spray
*If you have any questions, please email us at development@pthpa.org!