Location & contact
- Street address
- 5702 Walnut Street
- City & state
- Philadelphia, PA 19139
- Phone
- +1 215-662-0607
- Hours
- Tu 1:00-3:00; Fr 4:00-6:00
About this pantry
Bundy House, Inc. is a food bank serving residents of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area. Like most pantries listed on PantryFinder, it provides free groceries — typically a few days' worth at a time — to anyone facing food insecurity. There is generally no income test at the door, though staff may ask for a name and ZIP code to confirm you live in their service area.
If you are visiting for the first time, plan to spend 15–30 minutes from arrival to walking out with food. Bring sturdy bags or a box if you can — some pantries provide them, but supplies vary. Many pantries here offer a mix of shelf-stable staples (rice, pasta, peanut butter, canned vegetables, cereal) along with bread, eggs, and fresh produce when donations allow. If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, mention them — volunteers will help find substitutions. Programs in larger metro areas often offer culturally specific food (halal, kosher, Latin American staples) when donations and partnerships allow.
Hours and eligibility rules at any pantry can change quickly, especially around holidays and at the end of the month when demand peaks. Whenever a phone number is listed above, call ahead before driving across town. If you can't reach anyone, try the next closest listing on PantryFinder, or dial 2-1-1 to be connected with the regional food bank that supplies pantries in Philadelphia.
Other ways to get help
A pantry visit can cover the next few days, but stretching food security across a whole month often takes more than one resource. Consider applying for SNAP (the federal food stamps program) through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services — benefits load onto an EBT card you can use at most grocery stores and many farmers' markets. Pantry staff frequently help neighbors fill out the application on the spot.
Children in Philadelphia may qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches, summer meal programs, and weekend backpack programs through the school district. Pregnant women and families with kids under five can apply for WIC, which provides vouchers for nutritious staples like milk, cheese, eggs, beans, fruits, and vegetables. Older adults can ask the local Area Agency on Aging about home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) and senior congregate meal sites.