As part of the Community Food Program, NDS provides support to the greater Philadelphia through drives, cupboards, and events. Learn more about its history by visiting ‘About,’ and use the maps bellow to navigate finding food now.
Find Food Now
Need help buying food? Here are programs and quick links to get support.
Local Food Cupboards
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
You may be eligible for SNAP benefits. SNAP helps put healthy food within reach and provides food benefits to families to supplement their grocery budget.
PA 211 provides 24/7, live, confidential, and free assistance for finding food, housing, and utility help.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Federal nutrition program that provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education to pregnant women, new parents, infants, and young children.
SUN Bucks (Pennsylvania’s Summer EBT Program)
SUN Bucks helps eligible families with the cost of groceries during summer break when school is not in session. Benefits can be used to purchase groceries like fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and meat at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other places that accept SNAP EBT.
Benefits of Summer EBT
- Help parents and caregivers buy healthy foods for their children.
- Give families the flexibility to select foods that fit their culture and lifestyle.
- Improve food security and diet quality for participating children.
