Stay healthy with these sources of fresh food, affordable health care, lead and air quality testing, and help for drug addiction.
Help during COVID-19
Food pickup. Find all Philadelphia’s city food pickup sites, and locations for free meals for students, seniors and others, on this new map. Free pregnancy, baby and toddler supports are also available.
Food delivery. For senior meal delivery, call the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging at 215-765-9040. Food for people with disabilities is available through Liberty Resources. To join this program, call or text 215-709-9619, email food@libertyresources.org, or fill out this online form. A program representative will call back to discuss the food delivery plan.
Testing sites. Go to phila.gov/testing to find free COVID-19 tests in Philadelphia.
Affordable Health Care & Insurance
Find affordable local medical and dental care, and get connected to affordable health insurance.
Fresh Foods & Meals
Food pantries, farmers markets, senior meals, community meals and farm shares are a few of the ways affordable food is available to families in the River Wards.
Lead & Air Testing
How to get soil, water or blood tests for lead, and who to call to report air quality or noise pollution issues.
Opioid & Addiction Resources
Local sources for shelter and medical care for people who are addicted, homeless or mentally ill.
Find health resources
Answer these ten yes-or-no questions to find programs you might be eligible for.
Community Health Workers
NKCDC’s Health Connectors conduct health screenings and connect residents to health care, healthy food, credit and budget counseling, and other social service resources.