GET FOOD · JENKINTOWN FOOD CUPBOARD

Free groceries, with room to choose.

JFC serves Montgomery County residents only. If you need food support and meet program eligibility, you can register in person and receive groceries on the same visit.

See hours and location What happens on your first visit

Questions before coming? Call (215) 274-5720.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

When and where to come.

Visit during any of the three weekly distribution windows. The pantry serves households once per week.

Full-choice pantry hours

Tuesday 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:30–2:00 p.m. 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Hours may change around holidays or severe weather. Call if you are unsure before traveling.

Find JFC

328 Summit Avenue
Jenkintown, PA 19046

Drive-through entrance Enter the distribution line from Walnut Street. A volunteer will guide you when you arrive.

Call (215) 274-5720
No advance reservation Same-day registration and groceries One visit per household each week
JFC volunteers helping neighbors in cars during a food distribution
We'll guide you from check-in to your groceries.

FIRST TIME HERE?

Here’s how your visit works.

You do not need to complete an online application before coming. Registration happens at JFC, and you can receive food that day if eligible.

  1. Enter from Walnut Street

    Join the drive-through line. A volunteer will greet you, ask your name, and direct you into the parking area.

  2. Register at your car

    Let us know this is your first visit. In-person registration takes about five minutes.

  3. Tell us what your household can use

    A volunteer will go over the food available and take your selections. You choose from what is in stock that day.

  4. Take your groceries home

    We pack your choices and bring a cart to your car for you to load.

WHO WE SERVE

Montgomery County residents only.

JFC serves residents of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, who meet program eligibility. If you are unsure whether you qualify, call us. We can explain registration and what information to bring before you make the trip.

Live outside Montgomery County?
Use Share Food Program’s Find a Food Site map to look for help closer to home.

FOOD THAT FITS YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Your choices matter.

JFC is a full-choice pantry. Instead of handing every household the same bag, we ask what you would like from the food available. The selection changes, but may include:

  • Fresh produce
  • Meat and other proteins
  • Milk and dairy
  • Eggs
  • Bread
  • Pantry staples

Short on time?

Ask about Grab and Go, JFC’s prepacked grocery option during part of the Tuesday evening and Thursday midday distributions. Call ahead if you are relying on this option so we can confirm current availability.

For the full range of choices, use the regular distribution line.

BEYOND A GROCERY VISIT

Ask us about other support.

Food is only part of a household budget. Tell us what your family needs, and we can explain which JFC programs may be available to you.

Older neighbors

Ask about senior food boxes for adults 60 and older, homebound delivery, and seasonal senior farmers market vouchers.

Babies and households

JFC also provides diapers and, when available, hygiene and household essentials. Ask what is offered and whether your household can participate.

Food closer to home

Some neighbors receive support through deliveries or community pop-up distributions. Call to ask whether one of these options serves your situation.

Program availability and eligibility can vary. Call (215) 274-5720 for current details.

GOOD TO KNOW

A few common questions.

If your question is not here, call us. We want you to know what to expect before you arrive.

Do I need an appointment or online registration?

No. Come during a distribution window and let a volunteer know it is your first visit. Registration takes place in person, and eligible households can receive groceries that day.

How often can my household visit?

JFC currently asks households to visit once per week. You may use any of the three distribution windows that works for you.

Can I come if I do not have a car?

The regular pantry process is drive-through. Please call (215) 274-5720 before coming so we can discuss your access needs and the options available.

What if I am not sure I qualify?

Please call us. We can explain the current eligibility and registration process. If JFC is not the right location, Share Food Program’s food-site map can help you find another nearby option.

WE'LL SEE YOU HERE

Come as you are. We’ll help you get started.

328 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown · Enter the drive-through line from Walnut Street.

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