The Community Food Center (CFC) is Philabundance’s choice-model food pantry. Created in 2009 in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Community Service and Saint Joseph’s University, the CFC is located in the lower level of the Lehigh Branch of the Philadelphia Free Library. A choice-model pantry allows participants to choose from available items rather than receive a pre-packaged bag or box. This method not only promotes a stronger sense of dignity, but is also a more effective way to distribute goods by allowing people to choose items they will actually eat. Each week, the CFC distributes approximately 18,000 pounds of food to 1200 households.

CFC article from the Philadelphia Inquirer – published January 18, 2010: Aid With A Side of Dignity

Regular Hours of Operation:

Wednesday: 11am – 3pm
Thursday: 11am – 3pm
Friday: 11am – 3pm
Saturday: 11am – 3pm

The Community Food Center needs volunteers!

Volunteers are needed Wednesday – Saturday, between 8:30am – 3pm

CFC Location:

601 W. Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

For more information on volunteering at the CFC, contact:
Liz Salter at (215) 229-2221 or lsalter@philabundance.org