“When hunger gets
in, nothing else can”
- proverb
Food Resource Center
Reference Guide
113 E. Main St.
Norristown, PA 19401
For more information, contact:
Food Resource information for low income
families including eligibility guidelines, site
locations and contact information
FOOD RESOURCE CENTER
610-277-6363 x 23
[email protected]
113 E Main St
Norristown Pa 19401
610.277.6363
CADCOM FOOD RESOURCE CENTER.………..……….…….…..3
STATE FOOD PURCHASE PROGRAM………......…...…4
THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM….4
FOOD CUPBOARD REFERRALS………….…….….........5
NORRISTOWN AREA FOOD CUPBOARDS……..……...6
NORTH PENN AREA FOOD CUPBOARDS……..…...….7
MAINLINE AND EASTERN COUNTY CUPBOARDS…...8
WESTERN COUNTY FOOD CUPBOARDS……………...9
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SOUP KITCHENS…...……..10
CHILD ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM……………...……...11-12
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM………..…..13
FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM...…..............14—15
FOOD STAMP OUTREACH (NOW KNOWN AS SNAP)……..…16
HOME DELIVERED MEALS…..…………………..…………….….17
SELF HELP AND RESOURCE EXCHANGE (SHARE) .……......18
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM………….……….…..19-21
WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN…………………....……22-23
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This is a guide to help low
income families find local
services to help keep food
on the table. There are
several programs that
guarantee vulnerable
populations, such as children and seniors, have
access to quality, nutritious foods.
CADCOM is designated
by Montgomery County as
the lead agency for the
administration of emergency food programs in
Montgomery County. The
Food Resource Center
distributes food to over 30
food cupboards and soup
kitchens through the State
Food Purchase Program
(SFPP) and The Emergency Food Assistance
Program (TEFAP). At
these sites, in addition to
various others throughout
the county, the Food Resource Center provides
other food-related services
to the low-income population of Montgomery
County, such as food
stamp outreach and nutrition education.
Many State and Federal
programs are only open to
income eligible participants. Though necessary,
many people are unaware
of the guidelines and such
believe that they are not
eligible for services. These
guidelines are revised
yearly and those that were
not eligible once, may be
able to receive benefits
now. Many of the programs operate at different
levels of poverty and their
income guidelines are included in the description
of each program.
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CADCOM refers income eligible clients in Montgomery County to their local food cupboard. Families at
the 150% poverty level are eligible to receive TEFAP or SFPP food once a month. Families at or below 185% of the poverty level are eligible to receive
SFPP food once a month. Clients must bring proof
of Montgomery County Residency and a photo ID.
Proof of each additional member in the house may
also be required. Call ahead of time to ensure that
the cupboard hours have not changed.
County
Contact
Phone
Bucks
Roger C. Collins 215-345-8175
Chester
Jean Talucci
The State Food Purchase Program provides county’s with
grants that can be used by the local government or their
designated lead agency to purchase food. These funds also
allow agencies to store, process, package, and transport
these commodities to food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters. The Emergency Food Assistance Program
has quality, essential commodities such as dry milk, pasta,
canned fruits and vegetables. The food is stored in five distribution sites throughout the state and county’s can pick up
food. TEFAP food also gets distributed to food pantries and
soup kitchens. Pennsylvania Residents at or below 185%
poverty level are eligible to participate in these programs.
Residents may only visit food emergency food
relief in their county, once a month.
610-344-6640
Annual Income
Delaware
Alan Edelstein
610-566-7540
Montgomery
Patrick Druhan
610-277-6363 x 21
PDA (SFPP)
717-772-2689
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Monthly Income
1
$20,036
$1,670
2
$26,955
$2,246
3
$33,874
$2,823
4
$40,793
$3,399
5
$47,712
$3,976
6
$54,631
$4,553
7
$61,550
$5,129
Add
$6,919
$577
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Catholic Social Services
Mon. & Thurs.: 9 - 11am
Church of the Brethren
1333 Cowpath Road
353 E. Johnson Highway
Hatfield, PA 19440
900 West Airy Ave.
800 W. Marshall St
M: 10-11; W & Th: 8:30-11am
Cpbd. Run by Interfaith
Community Housing Services
311 North Broad Street
3rd Tues, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Ph. 215.362.5250
Keystone Opportunity Center
4th Wed, 10:00am -2:00 pm
104 Main Street
Tuesdays 11am - 1pm
Crisis only: Weekdays 9-5
Ph: 215 723-5430
The Lamb Foundation
Norristown, PA 19401
499 E. Walnut St.
2nd Tuesday 1 - 3pm
Norristown, PA 19401
Thurs. 5 - 6:30
2nd & 4th Tues 10am - 6pm
North Wales, PA 19454
Lamb Office 215 699-5656
330 Walnut Street
Shiloh Full Gospel Baptist
Church
T, W, Th 10-2
Souderton, PA 18964
204-206 E. Oak Street
Sandy Hill Terrace
Tuesday, Thursday 1pm-3pm
Lansdale, PA 19446
Norristown, PA 19401
New Hope Baptist
4th Mon. 6:30 - 7::30pm
Ph: 215-855-3064
Norristown, PA 19401
Haws Avenue Methodist
Church
2nd Sat. 10-11:30am
Thurs. 5-6:30 PM
Norristown, PA 19401
Central Presbyterian Church
1st, and 3rd Tues. 12 - 2pm
Lamb Office 215 699-5656
Open Line Inc.
Tu., Thurs., Fri. 1 - 3:30pm
452 Penn Street
Emergencies M-F 8am-4pm
Pennsburg, PA 18023
By appointment
Ph: 215-679-4112
610 George Street
Monday, 5-6:30 for produce
Norristown, PA 19401
Norristown Salvation Army
533 Swede Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Christ Lutheran Church
Mon., Wed., 6:30 - 8:30
The Shepherd's Shelf
Tue 9am-4pm
by appt. only
2211 Sumneytown Pike
Kulpsville, PA 19443
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Bethel A.M.E. Church
3rd & 4th Mon., 6:30-8:30
Positive Aging in Lower Merion
401 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
117 Ardmore Avenue
Ph: 610.326.9171
Ardmore, PA 19003
Bright Hope
468 W. King St
3rd Wed., 9-11 am
by appointment
Beth Sholom Mitzvah Food Pantry
2nd Wed. 1- 4pm
By appointment
Wednesday: 1-3
8231 Old York Road
Stowe, PA 19464
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Cluster Outreach Center
Wed and Fri 9am - 12pm
Calvary Assembly of God
2nd Tuesday, 9am - 11pm
137 Walnut Street
7910 Washington Lane
Pottstown, PA 19464
Wyncote, PA 19095
Ph: 610-970-5995
Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Thursday, 6pm - 8pm
311 Second Street
Saturday, 9am - 11am
M. D. Community Cupboard
Monday 9:30 - 11:30 am
150 N. Main Street
Ambler, PA 19002
Schwenksville, PA 19473
Jenkintown United Methodist
Ph: 610-287-7104
The Open Door
Thurs 12pm- 4pm
350 Main Street
Last Thursday of the Month,
4pm-7pm
Thursday 12pm - 2pm
328 Summit Avenue
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Royersford, PA 19468
North Hills Food Cpbd.
1st Monday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Phone: 610-948-7747
212 Girard Ave.
3rd Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Pottstown Salvation Army Cupboard
Tues, Thurs: 1 - 3pm
North Hills. PA 19038
137 King Street
Willow Grove SDA Church
Pottstown, Pa 19464
1556 Fairview Avenue
Ph: 610-326-1621, ext.12
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Willow Grove, PA 19090
3rd Thursday, 11am - 2pm
Calvary Baptist Soup Kitchen
Mon: 11:30am - 12:30pm
811 W. Marshall Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Ph. 610-277-4322
Siloam Baptist Church Soup
Kitchen
1329 Willow Street
Fridays Noon-1:00
Ph: 610.275.8163,
Norristown, PA 19401
Ph: 610.275.8163, FAX: 610275-0826
St. John's Soup Kitchen
23 E. Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
,
Tues., Wed., Thurs,11:30-12:30
Sat. 8:30-9:30
Use Church St. Entrance
Christ Episcopal: 316 High St
To apply for WIC, all applicants must call their local WIC
center to schedule an appointment. Currently there is no online or mail in application process. Client can call the toll free
number and be connected to their local WIC office.
At the first visit, applicants need to bring the following:
610-272-4090 (church)
Cluster Outreach Soup
Kitchens in Pottstown
WIC is a program that provides
supplemental food to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, a woman that has had a baby in the past six months or
twelve months if the mother is breastfeeding, and infants
and children up to the age five. Clients must live in Pennsylvania, no residency length requirements. WIC does not require proof of citizenship or alien status. The client must also
be assessed as medically or nutritionally at risk. The household gross income must be below 185% of the poverty income level. Foster children, food stamps, MA, TANF are all
income eligible.
1. Proof of identity for each applicant
Mon, Wed, Fri: 11:45-12:15
Tues, Thurs: 5:00pm
2. Proof of PA residency
3. Immunization records for children up to two years old
4. Bring children under five
Trinity Reformed: Hanover/King
1st Presbyterian, 750 N. Evans
5. Proof of income of everyone that works in the house
6. Proof of pregnancy, if applicable, such as doctors note
stating due date
1st United Meth., 414 High St
*WIC does not require proof of citizenship or alien status
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Boyertown Center
Norristown WIC Office
301 W Spring St
152 West Main Street
610-367-6957
610-272-4042
Lansdale Center
Roslyn Center
607 N Broad St
1330A Easton Rd
215-368-9826
The Child and Adult Care Food Program
provides food to seniors and children that
attend non-residential day cares and adult day centers. This
federally funded program ensures these populations have access to nutritious meals. The At Risk component of the program reimburses facilities that provide meals to after
school programs that serve communities where 50% of
the children are eligible to receive free or reduced
lunches.
Site
215-887-8006
City
Phone
Huntingdon Valley
215-322-2371
State WIC Office
Alternative Care Concepts, Inc
Pottstown Center
Greg Landis, Director
Bon Homie, Ltd.
Limerick
215-322-2371
262 King St
2150 Herr Street
Fredrick
610-754-7878
610-323-8160
1st Floor, Suite B
Harrisburg, Pa 17103
Fredrick Mennonite
Community
City
Phone
ACTS INC
HATBORO
215- 956-1962
AWB CONSULTANTS,
INC
GLENSIDE
215-572-7500
NORRISTOWN
610- 272-4110
JEFFERSONVILLE
610-202-9930
NARBERTH
610-617-4550
DOLTEN ACADEMY
POTTSTOWN
610-970-3055
FAMILY YMCAS OF
POTTSTOWN AND UPPER
PERK
POTTSTOWN
610-323-7300
NORRISTOWN
484-984-2022
HATFIELD
215-855-1001
717-783-1289
House Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Each Add'l Member Add
Site
Annual
$20,036
$26,955
$33,874
$40,793
$47,793
$54,631
$61,550
$68,469
Monthly
$1,670
$2,246
$2,823
$3,399
$3,976
$4,553
$5,129
$5706
$6,919
$577
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CENTRAL MONTGOMERY
MH/MR
CLASS 1 CHILD CARE
INC
DAY CARE ASSOCIATION
MONTCO INC
FREEDOM VALLEY
YMCAS
HATFIELD CHURCH OF
THE BRETHREN
Site
City
Phone
JENKINTOWN DAY NURS-
JENKINTOWN
215-884-1992
KEMBA WICKERGRAYES DBA LITTLE
GIANTS ACADE
7431 EUSTON RD
215-432-9655
Ken Crest Centers
Plymouth Meeting
215-844-4620
Montco Head Start
Norristown
610-239-6662
Montgomery County
Community College
Blue Bell
215-641-6618
Play and Learn Centers
Fort Washington
215-643-4142
ERY
Precious Life Ministries
Norristown
610-277-2224
Ricketts Community
Center
Pottstown
484-945-1020
Roosevelt Teen Parent
Program
Norristown
215-275-9720
Salvation Army
Norristown
610-275-9225
Salvation Army Lessig
Booth
Pottstown
610-326-1621
Red Hill
215-679-0221
Wee R The World
Early Learning Center, Inc.
Willow Grove
215-712-9893
YWCA of Pottstown
Pottstown
610-323-1888
Upper Perkiomen
Child Care Center
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Farmer’s market is a program for WIC recipients and low income seniors to purchase locally grown, fresh produce. During the summer and fall, participants can purchase from approved farmers and pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables
with vouchers. Only produce that was grown or grow able in
Pennsylvania are allowed to be purchased using FMNP
checks (citrus fruits, tropical fruits, and processed goods are
not allowed). Each client receives $20 in vouchers in $5
amounts. Recipients can go to farmer’s stands and farmer’s
markets that accept the FMNP checks and buy their produce.
Only certain categories of WIC participants
are eligible to participate in the program. Clients must check
with their local WIC office to determine their eligibility.
Low income seniors are defined as persons 60 years old or
older with household incomes not over 185% of the federal
poverty income level.
A complete list of Farmer’s Markets is on the following page!
Farmer's Market
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House Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Each Add'l
Member Add
Annual
$20,036
$26,955
$33,874
$40,793
$47,712
$54,631
$61,550
$68,469
$6,919
Freeds’ Produce
Daily, 8am - Dusk
175 Morwood Rd.
Harleysville, PA 19438
Glenside Farmers’ Market
Saturday, 9am - 1pm
Easton Rd. & Glenside Ave.
Glenside, PA 19038
Indian Valley Farmers’ Market
County Line & Penn Ave.
Saturday, 8:30am 12:30 pm
Telford, PA 18969
Jett’s Produce
Daily, Noon - 6pm
87 Ridge Rd.
Telford, PA 18969
Norristown Farmers’ Market
Thursday, 11am - 5pm
Swede & Main St.
Norristown, PA 19401
Ray’s Greenhouse
458 Morwood Rd.
Monday - Saturday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Telford, PA 18969
Skippack Farmers’ Market
Rt. 73
Sunday
10am - 2pm
The Food Stamp Program or
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is an essential component of the federal food assistance program. The program offers low-income households with food coupons or electronic benefits. Participants can use these benefits at most grocery
stores. These benefits assure that participants have access to a
healthy diet. The program is federally administered through the
USDA and state agencies administer the program on state and
local levels.
In Pennsylvania, candidates can fill
out an application online. The appli- CADCOM
cation may also be downloaded,
113 East Main Street
filled out, and returned to the county
Norristown Pa 19401
assistance office. Applicants are
also welcome pick up and fill out an
application at the County Assistance
Office (CAO). After the application is County Assistance Office
received by the CAO, the applicant
1931 New Hope Street
schedules an appointment. The applicant is encouraged to fill out the
Norristown Pa 19401
application and return it immediately, The first month is prorated, so
the earlier the application is received
the better. CADCOM helps participants fill out the necessary application. However only the local CAO determines eligibility.
Skippack, PA 19474
Stauffer Fruit Farm
3762 Layfield Rd., Rt. 663
Daily
10 am - 5pm
Pennsburg, PA 18073
Sunrise Sunflower Farm
Wednesday and
886 Morwood Rd.
Saturday
Harleysville, PA 19438
Noon—6
Willow Creek Orchards
Hollow & Stump Rd.
Monday - Saturday
9am - 6pm
**Earned income
includes the following: all wages and
salaries, public assistance, supplemental social security
(SSI), unemployment, retirement
benefits, disability
Collegeville, PA 19426
Zern’s Farmers’ Market
1100 East Philadelphia Ave.
Gilbertsville, PA 19525
Friday, 2pm - 10pm
Saturday
11am - 10pm
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Food Stamps
Household
Size
1
2
3
4
5
For each additional add
Max Gross Monthly
Income
$1,127
$1,517
$1,907
$2,297
$2,687
$390
The SHARE program is a cooperative that
supports volunteers by enabling participants to purchase food packages that contain wholesale products. Generally packages contain meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, and common
staples. Individual items can also be purchased by
the case. Food is purchased at prices lower than in
grocery stores. In return participants are ask to perform two hours of community service at any level.
There is no eligibility requirements, therefore any
one is welcome to participate. A menu is sent to
each host site for the month, participants place their
order, and pick up their order at the distribution site
two weeks later.
Site
City
Phone
Site Number
Home delivered meals, also sometimes referred to as Meals
on Wheels, are provided by a number of agencies across
Montgomery County. Some programs are funded in part by
Aging and Adult Services. These agencies provide nutritious hot and cold meals to those consumers who have limited access to food and food preparation. Most consumers are
60+ but they also deliver to some disabled and other vulnerable
populations. Depending on the situation and the providing agency
payment can range from an anonymous donation to full price
Site
City
Phone
Boyertown Area
Multi-Service
Boyertown
610-367-6957
Family Services
Pottstown
610-326-1610
SAAC of Indian Valley
Souderton
215-723-8555
Aging and Adult Services (AAS)
Norristown
610-278-3601
Montco SAAC
(Norristown)
Norristown
610-275-1960
Generations
Souderton
215-723-1930
804
AGAPE
Norristown
610-279-7275
809
Montco SAAC
(Ambler)
Ambler
215-619-8863
CADCOM
Norristown
610-277-6363 x21
800
Montco SAAC
(Glenside)
Glenside
215-885-7650
Conshohocken
610-825-4254
Lansdale
215-855-8296
Upper Perkiomen
East Greenville
215-679-6550
Abington Memorial
Hospital
Abington
215-886-2206
Bux-Mont Meals on
Hatboro
215-443-9784
Aid For Friends
Philadelphia
215-572-7169
Chestnut Hill Meals
on Wheels
Chestnut Hill
215-248-0660
New Hope
Full Gospel
Baptist
Church
Norristown
Pottstown
Family
Center
Pottstown
Open Door
Ministries
Royersford
SHARE
Food
Program
610-275-9299
811
Colonial Meals on
Wheels
North Penn Visiting
Nurses (VNA)
Philadelphia
610-718-5372 X
224
610-948-4818
802
806
215-223-2220
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The Summer Food Service Program
(SFSP) is designed to provide low
income children 18 years and
younger with nutritious lunches
and snacks during long breaks from school. Many of
these children participate in free and reduced price school
lunch and breakfast program. Camps and other summer
recreational programs that serve areas in need are eligible to
receive federal funds to include free lunches and snacks. In
order for a site to qualify, 50% of the children come from families that are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
Site
Champ Kidz, Inc.
City
Phone
Conshohocken
Nak Won Presbyterian
Church
Dresher
Penn Christian Academy
East Norriton
610-279-6628
Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church
Horsham
Salem Baptist Church
Jenkintown
YMCA Strong CampRoosevelt School
Norristown
610-539-0900
DeKalb Day School
Norristown
610-272-1333
Camp Glory Macedonia Baptist Church
Norristown
Central Montgomery
MHMR Center FLECS Program
Norristown
Aclamo Family Centers
Norristown
Aclamo/Stewart Middle
School
Norristown
Grace Lutheran
Church-Camp
Norristown
610-275-4405
Site
City
Phone
Hancock School
Norristown
Elmwood Park - PAL
center
Norristown
610-278-8040
The Salvation ArmyStoney Creek Day
Camp
Norristown
610-275-4183
The George Washington Carver Community Ctr.
Norristown
610-272-7480
Montgomery County
OIC
Norristown
610-279-9700
Patrician Society Summer Camp
Norristown
610-272-6316
STAP Program @
Grace Lutheran
Church
Norristown
610-272-1070
Migrant Education Program-Stewart Middle
School
Norristown
Camp Overbrook
Overbrook
Aclamo
Pottstown
610-970-2134
Church Daycare
Pottstown
610-239-6662
Coventry Christian
School
Pottstown
610-326-3366
Creative Health
Pottstown
610-326-7734
Franklin
Pottstown
610-970-6607
Lincoln
Pottstown
610-970-6607
Middle School
Pottstown
610-970-6665
PSD Learn Edge
Pottstown
610-970-6661
610-272-1899
610-277-2570
610-272-1070
Site
City
Phone
SD Ment Fel Farm
Pottstown
610-781-9630
Ricketts
Pottstown
610-970-6607
Rupert
Pottstown
610-970-6607
YMCA Lower Pottstown
Pottstown
484-945-0400
Camp Rainbow
Schwenksville
610-287-9283
Carson Simpson
Farm
Hatboro
215-659-0232
College Settlement
of Philadelphia
Horsham
Colonial School District
Gwynedd- Mercy
College Upward
Bound Program
Plymouth Meeting
215-542-7974
610-834-1670
Gwynedd Valley
215-646-7300
Harcum CollegeUpward Bound Program
Bryn Mawr
610-526-6151
Upper Room Baptist
Church
Philadelphia
215-549-7311
PSD Learning - High
School
Wee R The World
Early Learning Center
Pottstown
Willow Grove
215-527-1543
215-830-8803
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CSFP is a USDA program that is designed to
increase nutrition in the diets of seniors 60
and older. Eligible seniors receive a monthly
box of food that is nutritionally balanced. To
participate in the program seniors must be enrolled, as there
are a limited number of packages available. Commodities
include vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meats.
Seniors that wish to participate must be 60
years old or older and at or below 130% the
Federal Poverty Level Guidelines.
Site
City
Phone
Redeemer Village
Huntingdon Valley
215-947-2296
Gloria Dei Towers
Huntingdon Valley
215-947-6944
Moreland Towers
Hatboro
215-674-4276
Valley Vista Apts.
Souderton
215-721-9337
Keystone Opportunity
Center
Souderton
215-723-5430
Cluster Outreach Center
Pottstown
610-970-5995
Sidney Pollack House
Pottstown
610-326-6200
CSFP
HouseHold Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Each additional
Federal Poverty
Guidelines
Annual
Monthly
$14,070
$1,173
$18,941
$1,578
$23,803
$1,984
$28,665
$2,389
$33,527
$2,794
$38,389
$3,199
$43,251
$3,604
$4,862
$405
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