Free lunch and dinner
Free hot lunch and dinner every day of the year, served at tables in Center City, to anyone who walks in. Philly House (once the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission) also runs a 30-day emergency shelter for men and a free JeffHope medical clinic on Tuesdays, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm.
Where
302 N 13th St, Philadelphia, 19107
Serves: Philadelphia County, PA
When
Every day: lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, dinner 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Who can get help
Anyone, of any gender: women are welcome for meals. Breakfast is only for registered shelter guests.
In short: breakfast only for registered shelter guests
How to get help
Walk in at mealtime. For a shelter bed (men only), call ahead to make sure one is free.
Cost
Free
How you can help
Volunteers needed:
- Serve lunch or dinner, then share the meal with a guest
- Organize the food warehouse
18 and up on site; younger volunteers can help with its off-site projects.
Last confirmed November 2026. Hours change - calling ahead is always a good idea. Something wrong? Tell us.