Program
Friends Pantry and Community Fridge
Also called: Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust
A pantry and community fridge on the grounds of Arch Street Meeting House in Old City. Anyone in need can ask for help, and the pantry builds packages for each household.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
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What they do
Stop by the community fridge on weekdays, book a Sunday pantry pickup, or call to ask about volunteering or donating.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Neighbors
When and where
The community fridge is open on weekdays from 8 am until dusk, when the grounds are open. Pantry pickups are by appointment on Sundays, 1 to 2 pm.
- Days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Times
- Morning, Daytime
Arch Street Meeting House
- Address
- 320 Arch St
- Part of the city
- Central
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Call or text (267) 334-0433 to book a Sunday pickup, or stop by the community fridge on a weekday..
You can just show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
A Sunday pantry pickup is a one hour appointment from 1 to 2 pm, booked by phone, text, or email. The fridge is open on weekdays from 8 am until dusk, and drop-offs depend on whether the meetinghouse grounds are open. Bulk food and household donations are arranged by calling or texting the same number.
Tips for your first visit
- Book your Sunday pickup ahead of time by phone, text, or email
- Ask what to bring and whether you need proof of need, since the page does not say
- Check museum hours before a weekday fridge visit, because drop-offs depend on when the grounds are open
- Call (215) 413-1804 ext. 103 for museum hours
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The pantry page says all are welcome to request help and gives a phone, text, and email to start. Its requirements line is unclear, so confirm what is needed when you call..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Free to use. Donations of food and household items are welcome.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
- Access notes
- Wheelchair access, elevator, and entrance details are not stated on the pages we read. Fridge drop-offs depend on when the grounds are open.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: historicasmh.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: friendspantry@outlook.com Source: historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: (267) 334-0433 Source: historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: The Organization Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Instagram Source: historicasmh.org; Source: historicasmh.org
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- October 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, First step, Contacts, Cost
- historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life
- historicasmh.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, Schedule, Requirements, Contacts, Status, What they do, First step, Access, Cost
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