A guide to programs that help Haddington community members put food on the table.

Food Stamp (SNAP) Hotline: 215-430-0556
Need help paying for food? Call the Coalition Against Hunger to apply for SNAP (food stamps) by phone. OR Text SNAP to 84700, and we'll call you back.

WIC (Women, Infants and Children): 215-222-3244
Pregnant women, nursing moms and kids under age 5 can receive vouchers to buy food at the supermarket and farmers’ markets. West Philadelphia WIC Office, 4148 Lancaster Ave.

Food Pantries (*Before visiting, call ahead to make sure the program is open and has food to give out.)

• Calvary Agape Outreach: 215-472-3460, 6114 Haverford Ave. Open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 215-476-5320, 5732 Race St. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
• St. Barnabas: 215-528-5400, 6006 W. Girard Ave. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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Free Fruits and Veggies

• Fresh for All, Philabundance: Pick up free produce at the corner of 49th and Spruce streets. Open Wednesdays 2 p.m.-3 p.m., 215-220-1920
• Sustainable Urban Development Community Garden: Help yourself and pick your own collard greens, peppers and more. Corner of 59th and Market streets.

Food for Seniors

• Aid for Friends: Delivers home-cooked meals to home-bound seniors. 215-464-2224, www.aidforfriends.org
• Philadelphia Corporation for Aging: Provides information about community centers, meal programs, legal assistance, home repairs, nursing homes and public benefits for seniors. 215-765-9040, www.pcaphl.org

Food for People with Serious Illness

• MANNA: Delivers home-cooked meals to people with HIV/AIDS or life-threatening illness. 215-496-2662, www.mannapa.org.

Haddington Farmer’s Market—Now Accepting SNAP (Food Stamps)
Located at 52nd and Haverford Avenue. Open Wednesdays and Fridays 1 p.m.-5 p.m. until Thanksgiving.
*Spend $5 in SNAP benefits. Get a $2 Philly Food Bucks coupon to buy more produce.

Local Representatives

• Rep. Louise Williams Bishop: 215-879-6625, 1991 North 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19151

• Sen. Vincent Hughes: 215-879-7777, 4950 Parkside Avenue, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19131
• Councilman Curtis Jones: 215-686-3416, 215-686-3417, City Hall, Room 404, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3290

Healthy Corner Stores: Store that sell fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Rodriquez Grocery (Sanchez Grocery): 53rd and Arch
• Economic Food Mart: 59th and Girard 
• Nadia’s Market: 61st and Vine
• Market Grocery: Millick and Market
• Aman Food Mart: 54th and Market 
• 55th St. Food Mart: 55th and Race
• Hot and Cold Food Grocery Discount: 55th and Homer
• Fair One Stop Deli and Market: 62nd and Race

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