Hillmont - Flourtown, PA

Why Hunger:

Free hotline where you can access information for local soup kitchens, food pantries, congregate meal sites, and government nutrition programs.

English Language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food/

Spanish language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food-es/

National Celiac Association:

Includes information for local resources and gluten-free food pantries.

https://nationalceliac.org/gluten-free-food-pantries/.

SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps)

Federally funded program administered at the state level

Financial support supplementing income to help ensure nutritional needs are met

Eligibility: Anyone Eligible for Medicaid (different than Medicare)

https://medicaid.ms.gov/medicaid-coverage/who-qualifies-for-coverage/income-limits-for-medicaid-and-chip-programs/

Apply: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Apply-for-Benefits.aspx

CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program

https://www.fns.usda.gov/csfp/commodity-supplemental-food-program

Meals on Wheels:

https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/

Mom’s Meals (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.momsmeals.com/

-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.

-Usually shipped in batches of 10, 14, and 21 days.

-Can store up to 14 days in refrigerator.

-Costs range around <$8.00/meals. Discounts offered for bulk orders and veterans.

Magic Kitchen (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.magickitchen.com/
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf

-Most packages are priced at 2 to 4 servings.

-There are some single-serve options.

-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.

Philabundance

https://www.philabundance.org/find-food/food-support-for-seniors/

Phone: 215-339-0900

First contact to locate and apply for nutritional, social, medical, and financial services. Warehouse distribution center. Not a food pickup site. Network assists with securing and locating:

-Community resources locations, hours, and services

-Emergency food program /SNAP benefit application assistance

-Foodbank search and social services by current location

Manna on Main Street Pantry

https://mannaonmain.org/

Phone: 215-855-5454

606 E. Main St. Suite 1001

Lansdale, PA 19446

SFMNP - Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Eligibility: Elderly that are at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.

https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfmnp/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program

Martha’s Choice Catholic Marketplace for Services

http://marthaschoicemarketplace.com/

Phone: 601-279-7372

352 E. Johnson Hwy.

Norristown, PA 19401

HEALTHCARE AND SCRIPT SAVINGS

Healthcare Assistance:

https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/

Rx Assistance:

https://www.needymeds.org/

https://www.goodrx.com/insurance/medicare

https://costplusdrugs.com/

Medicare Rx Assistance:

https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/#/pharmaceutical-assistance-program?lang=en&year=2023

https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/drug-costs

Insulin Assistance:

https://insulinhelp.org/

EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.

EyeCare America - American Academy of Ophthalmology (aao.org)

National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.

Get Free or Low-Cost Eye Care | National Eye Institute (nih.gov)

National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.

Ramp Resources | National Ramp Home Access

Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.

State Assistance Programs for Durable Medical Equipment (payingforseniorcare.com)