Rooted in West Philadelphia since 2021

A pantry built from love.

A legacy that keeps giving.

Every Friday, Denise’s Pantry welcomes our neighbors with free groceries, fresh food, and the respect every family deserves.

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Volunteers sharing fresh groceries with community members

Friday Pantry3:00–5:00 PMFood available while supplies last

What happens here

Good food brings people together.

Denise’s Pantry is more than a place to pick up groceries. It is a weekly gathering built on service, kindness, and neighbors taking care of neighbors.

200+families welcomed weekly

2021the year our pantry began

Freefood shared with dignity

The woman behind the mission

Denise’s spirit of service still feeds this community.

Denise’s Pantry was created in loving memory of Denise Thomas-Holmes, whose life was rooted in faith, public service, and caring for others.

After 35 years with the Philadelphia Police Department, including service in the Special Victims Unit, Denise continued to lead through her church and community. When she passed in 2020, her family turned that spirit of care into action.

“Service was not just what she did. It was who she was.”

Your Friday visit

Come as you are.
We’ll be glad to see you.

When to come

Every Friday
3:00 PM–5:00 PM

Where to find us

Boys & Girls Club
59th & Catharine Streets
West Philadelphia

What to bring

Bring a sturdy bag or cart. Our selection changes each week and is available while supplies last.

A caring reminder

Please avoid arriving many hours early, especially during extreme heat or cold. Doors open at 3:00 PM.

Keep the legacy moving

There is a place for you at this table.

Your time, food donations, and community connections help us serve more families.

Give

Donate food

Fresh produce, shelf-stable food, and family-sized grocery items are always meaningful.

Serve

Volunteer

Help receive deliveries, sort groceries, pack bags, welcome neighbors, or clean up.

Grow

Partner with us

Grocers, farms, restaurants, and organizations can strengthen our weekly food supply.

A program of

The Print Foundation

Always Leave Your Print on the World.

Together with The Community Grocer, Sharing Excess, Share Food Program, Caring for Friends, and Caring People Alliance.

Questions or donations?

Let’s help our community together.

Contact Latitia Thomas, Co-Founder of The Print Foundation and Director of Denise’s Pantry.

Call 215-828-7091