Providing for those in need
At St. Francis Inn Ministries, we believe in the power of solidarity, hospitality, and compassion. Our comprehensive services, from warm meals to job assistance, provide a lifeline for those in need in the Kensington community. Together, we're not just meeting immediate needs, we're fostering a brighter future for all.
Join us in creating lasting change and uplifting lives, one helping hand at a time.
How we Serve
Seated Meal Times:
Monday-Thursday - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday-Sunday - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Breakfast (a takeaway meal that can be eaten in our garden area):
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Fighting Hunger
We provide restaurant-style food service to those in need every single day, because hunger doesn’t take holidays.
Career Center Operating Hours:
Tuesdays - 10:00am to 3:00 pm
Offering Aid
We offer job application and resume assistance to all those looking for work, in addition to providing needed social work resources to our community.
Clothing our neighbors
Through our Marie’s Closet Ministry we are able to provide those in need with clothing and other items that can make all the difference in someone’s life.
Operating Hours:
Monday (Families with Children only) – 9:30am to 11am
Wednesday and Thursday – 9:30am to 11:30am
Who we serve
At St. Francis Inn we serve the Kensington community of Philadelphia, providing aid in the form of food, clothing, and so much more to ANYONE in need. We welcome families looking for nutritious meals for their children, young people who may be lost and looking for assistance, and the elderly who may not have anyone to care for them. We refer to the people who we welcome into our doors as “guests” and treat them with respect and dignity as they are our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Where we Serve
Food Service Location:
2441 Kensington Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Phone: (215) 423-5845
Marie’s Closet Location:
2439 Kensington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Phone: (215) 634-1510
Why Kensington
The Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia has gone through many changes over the years, but it has always been the host of large numbers of people in need. Not only is Kensington the epicenter of the opioid crisis, but its current gentrification leaves some longtime residents unable to afford both rent and food to put on the table. We serve in Kensington because we see these people who have been counted out by society, and want to work to fulfill their most basic needs. We have set our roots in Kensington and we are here to stay. We welcome those new to our community to join us in serving our neighbors!
