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University City Hospitality Coalition

A volunteer-run group that serves free hot meals and sandwiches to people in West Philadelphia's University City, with church and campus partners hosting the meals. It also works to ease hunger and homelessness in the neighborhood.

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What they do

Volunteer at a partner church dinner by setting tables, serving plates, or cleaning up, help assemble take-out meals, or donate food or money. Email volunteers@uchcphiladelphia.org to sign up.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Hot dinners are served at partner churches and campus sites on several weeknights at about 6 pm, with a Saturday midday meal on one listing. Volunteer shifts run about 5:30 to 7:15 pm. Confirm the schedule before going.

Days
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Times
Evening, Daytime

University Lutheran Church

Address
3637 Chestnut Street
Part of the city
University Southwest

Woodland Presbyterian Church

Address
401 South 42nd Street
Part of the city
University Southwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Email volunteers@uchcphiladelphia.org to sign up for a meal shift, arriving around 5:30 pm. You can also call (856) 209-3819 to confirm the schedule before a shift..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

A shift runs about 1 hour 45 minutes, from about 5:30 to 7:15 pm. Volunteers set tables, portion food, serve plates and tea, assemble take-out meals, and clean up after dinner. The site asks volunteers to wear gloves, tie back long hair, and stay home if they are sick.

Tips for your first visit

  • Arrive around 5:30 pm, since cleanup ends about 7:15 pm
  • Wear gloves if you can and tie back long hair
  • Do not come if you are sick
  • Volunteers under 18 must come with a parent or legal guardian

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Volunteer shifts have a clear email route and a set routine, and the site explains the basic tasks. The site does not describe how a first shift is set up, so the rating stays at 3..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. Free meals
How often
An ongoing role

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.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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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
August 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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