Food Programs
Nurturing Food Security Together
For those in need, PACS provides several Food Programs. Numerous individuals and organizations, including community/school food drives, community gardens, local farms, and the Chester County Food Bank donate the food we need for our community.
Need Food Assistance?
Below are some local organizations who provide free food in the Phoenixville and Pottstown/ Royersford/ Spring City areas. Be sure to check back frequently for date and times changes, as each organization offers different services.
PHX Calendar
PRSC Calendar
PACS Programs
Who is eligible?
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Anyone who needs food regardless of income or residence area.
What does The Market offer?
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A "cost-free grocery experience"
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Guests can pick out their own items from a variety of produce, bread, retail rescue foods and other non-perishable items.
How often can you receive this?
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Daily; Monday through Saturday.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday
9am - 5pm
Tuesday to Friday
9am - 4pm
Saturday
10 am-1 pm
24/7 Food Access
Thanks to the assistance of the community, we are able to provide food to the community even when our Market is not open. Below is a list of where our 24/7 bins and newspaper box mini-pantries that are located across the Phoenixville area.
Phoenixville, PA 19460:
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Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS)
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101 Buchanan Street
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St. Ann Church
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502 Main Street
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First United Methodist Church
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865 Main Street
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Mont Clare, PA 19453:
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Otterbein United Methodist Church
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181 Walnut Street
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Phoenixville Food Insecurity Team (PFIT)
In addition, PACS leads the Phoenixville Food Insecurity Team (PFIT), a collective of local organizations and food pantries interested in working together to solve food insecurity in Phoenixville.
Do you need food? We are excited to provide weekly calendars to include pantries and meals in Phoenixville and in Collegeville, Oaks, Pottstown, Royersford and Spring City. If you or someone you know needs a meal or food pantry, take a look at the calendars below. It shows the days/times of the pantries and meal providers in the Greater Phoenixville community.
Current PFIT Members
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Ann's Heart
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Bethel Baptist Church
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Congregation B'Nai Jacob Synagogue
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Grace Crossing Community Church
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Paragon United
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Phoenixville Area School District
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Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS)
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Phoenixville Clergy Association
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Phoenixville Hospital
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Senior Center
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St. Ann's
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St. Peter's
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You Are Worth It Foundation
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Your Mom's Place