The Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (MMFP) and Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust (ASMHPT) have collaborated to serve our community by assisting those in need.
Together, ASMHPT and MMFP have established a pantry to support individuals facing food insecurity and other household challenges.
“In 2010, Hazele Goodridge, member of Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (MMFP) at Arch Street Meeting House and longtime Philadelphia resident, felt the call to serve her community and joined Philabundance’s Community Food Center Choice Food Pantry as a volunteer…”
Friends Pantry & Community Fridge at ASMH works to:
Distribute non-perishable food, toiletries, and household items, while also providing packages of groceries and personal care items;
Personalize packages to those in need based on individual situations;
Provide support and/or resources to those in emergency situations to individuals and families within reason.
CONTACT US
Call or Text: (267) 334-0433
Email: friendspantry@outlook.com
Friends Pantry & Community Fridge is located at Arch Street Meeting House (320 Arch Street), in Old City, Philadelphia. The Community Fridge is accessible during meetinghouse business hours, and non-perishable Pantry items can be picked up by appointment on Sunday afternoons.
This project is funded by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful's Healing the Planet Grant Program with support from The GIANT Company.
Support Friends Pantry
Support the pantry and community fridge by purchasing an item from our Amazon wishlist or making a contribution via Venmo or Apple Pay!
Community Fridge: Leave refrigerated and or/frozen items directly in the Community Fridge.
Pantry & Bulk Donations: To make bulk donations or non-perishable pantry contributions, please get in touch with us by phone (267) 334-0433 or by email friendspantry@outlook.com.
Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your hours for donation drop-off?
Please place any Community Fridge donations directly in the Fridge. Donations coincide with meetinghouse operating hours and are dependent upon ASMH’s Grounds being open. Please find the most up-to-date museum operating hours here or by calling (215) 413-1804 ext. 103.
To make large donations or donations of non-perishable pantry items, please call or text us at (267) 334-0433 to arrange a drop-off.
How do I request assistance?
To request assistance, please complete the form below to the best of your ability.
What are the types of items that you accept?
We are currently accepting donations of non-perishable food, toiletries, and household items.
Who should I contact in case of an emergency?
Although ASMH and MMFP food pantry volunteers can offer assistance, please call 911 and contact local Emergency Services in emergency situations. To speak with someone from the Food Pantry, call (267) 334-0433.
Do you have any additional resources?
There are numerous food pantries and soup kitchens in and around the Philadelphia area. You can find an interactive directory of food pantries and local organizations at Philly Food Finder.
On Saturday, November 11th, 2023, Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust (ASMHPT) announced the installation of a new Community Fridge on the historic grounds of Arch Street Meeting House (ASMH). A ribbon-cutting ceremony occurred on Saturday, November 11th, with remarks by ASMHPT Executive Director Sean Connolly, State Senator Nikil Saval, and Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (MMFP) Clerk Hazele Goodridge.
Video courtesy of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.