Free daily meals
A restaurant-style soup kitchen in Kensington, open every day of the year, serving up to 350 plates a day. Diapers (child and adult) and feminine products every day, toiletries on Mon, Wed and Sat, and a weekly outfit from Marie's Closet next door, at 2439 Kensington Ave.
Where
2441 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, 19125
Serves: Philadelphia County, PA
When
Seated meals: Mon - Thu 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Fri - Sun 11:30 am - 1:00 pm; take-away breakfast: Tue - Thu 10:00 am - 11:00 am; Marie's Closet: Mon 9:30 am - 11:00 am (families with children), Wed - Thu 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Who can get help
Anyone in need, including families with children.
In short: Families with children
How to get help
Walk in at mealtime. Marie's Closet gives each guest clothes once a week.
Cost
Free
How you can help
Volunteers needed:
- Seat, serve and bus tables at meals
- Help the kitchen staff prepare meals
- Sort and hand out clothing at Marie's Closet
No age posted for meal service, so ask when you sign up; groups of fewer than eight.
They can use:
- Ground coffee
- Paper towels
- Deodorant
- Body wash
- Hygiene kits
- Men's and women's underwear
- Blankets
- Men's pants, waist 30-36
Last confirmed November 2026. Hours change - calling ahead is always a good idea. Something wrong? Tell us.