Food Pantry
We provide both fresh and nonperishable food, as well as other grocery related items available to food insecure households. We seek to provide nutritional foods to constituents who depend on our program to supplement and sustain their households.
Through a partnerships with Small Things and Philabundance, with funding from ShopRite, North Light has access to the Greater Philadelphia Food Bank. Through the Grocers Against Hunger program, Acme (Roxborough), Target (City Line) and Whole Foods Market (Plymouth Meeting) supply a wide variety of fresh foods and grocery items twice each week. Non-perishable items are donated from food drives from over 100 distinct individuals and organizations including schools, churches, and businesses.
If you are immunocompromised, have a disability, or are a senior citizen, delivery services might be available. You must reside in 19127, 19128, 19129, or 19144. To be added to our delivery list, please contact Malachi at mwoodard@northlightcommunitycenter.org or 215-483-4800 x103.
Food is distributed at 10:30AM on Mondays and Fridays.
Verification of address and income via the Food Pantry Application are required at initial intake and renewed annually.
In addition to the food pantry, participants are eligible for a monthly box of non-perishables. Items can include canned goods, cereals, condiments, pastas, household items, etc.
If food is needed outside of normal food pantry hours, check out the community fridge located at Unity Java, 5312 Ridge Ave. The fridge is open during Unity Java’s normal operating hours.
To receive food pantry services, please complete the application(s) and return to Malachi at mwoodard@northlightcommunitycenter.org.
Donations to the food cupboard are needed and appreciated and can be dropped off at North Light, Monday to Friday, during regular business hours. We ask that you call 215-483-4800 to schedule a time.
Holiday Assistance
North Light provides several Holiday Assistance programs each year:
Thanksgiving Boxes
(a full meal to be prepared at home)
In partnership with Villanova and Roxborough Memorial Hospital, North Light is offering Thanksgiving meal boxes for pickup at our center.
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Operation Santa
Need some help with the holidays? Sign up HERE today!
Our volunteers can provide your family with wrapped gifts. Gifts must be picked up at North Light Community Center – 175 Green Ln, Philadelphia PA 19127 between December 17-19.
Due to overwhelming response, we will be doing a lottery system to select 100 families. We will reach out to you before 12/1 to let you know if you’ve been selected.
To qualify, children must be 18 and under and living in the household OR an adult with intellectual
disabilities. Please list a maximum of 5 gift suggestions per child. Please keep in mind the average spent per child is $35.
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Manayunk Meals & More
(A hot meal delivered to your door for seniors and those in need)
This years program will be on Sunday Decemeber 7th, 2025.
Housing and Utility Assistance Program
UPDATE 11/2025- Housing and utility funds are currently on hold! Please check back for updates 2026. For more information, please contact services@northlightcommunitycenter.org.
Questions about any of our emergency assistance? Please contact our Social Supports Manager Malachi at mwoodard@northlightcommunitycenter.org