Our Ministries

St. Francis inn

Transforming Lives Through Food Service

Our restaurant-style soup kitchen, open 365 days a year! Our mission is to not only feed the hungry, but also provide essential toiletry products and a safe place to receive mail.

What we provide:

Meals: We provide delicious meals to our community, serving up to 350 plates daily using donations from local grocery stores through Philabundance.
Toiletry Products: We offer travel-sized toiletry products every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Feminine Products and Diapers: We provide feminine products and diapers (both for adults and children) every day.
Haircuts: Free haircuts are provided at “Angel’s Barber Shop” on Thursdays from 9am-1pm at our 2439 Kensington Avenue building.

In addition to providing meals and essentials, our kitchen serves as a safe place for individuals to have their mail delivered and stored until they can come pick it up.

St. Francis Inn staff member explaining how the meal service works to volunteers from the Phillies

Meal Service Times:

Monday: 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Tuesday - Wednesday: 10:00am - 11:00pm, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Friday - Sunday: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Building Open:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Friday - Sunday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 2441 Kensington Avenue

Feed Those in Need

Marie’s Closet

Outfitting Our Community

Hours:

Monday (Family Day): 9:30am to 11:00am

Wednesday: 9:30am - 11:30pm

Thursday: 9:30am - 11:30am

Family Day is for families with small children.

On regular days guests may come in once a week to get a new outfit and other miscellaneous items.

Location: 2439 Kensington Avenue

Our clothing distribution center that offers a dignified and respectful shopping experience for our guests.

We kindly ask that all donated clothing is washed prior to being dropped off to ensure that they are in good condition for our guests.

What we provide:

Clothing: Our guests can come once a week to pick out an outfit that includes underwear, socks, shirt, and pants. Some items such as shoes, hoodies, sheets, and towels are handed out once a month. Blankets and coats are given seasonally.
Organization: Our volunteers sort and label the clothing by size, hang them, and put them out on the floor in an organized manner.

We strive to provide our guests with a shopping experience that brings a level of dignity and respect that is not found everywhere.

Donations can be brought to St. Francis Inn during open hours.

Clothe Our Community