Martha’s Marketplace FAQs

  • No, Martha’s is more like a grocery store, providing our guests with foods they use to prepare meals at home.

  • We sure do! Check out our volunteer page!

  • Your generous donations are fundamental to the growth and success of our mission. Please visit our donation page to learn how you can help feed your neighbors in Montgomery County.

  • Martha’s is a drive through distribution, so bad weather can impact our ability to be open. We typically operate rain or shine, with the following exceptions: snow & ice, lightning, and extreme heat or cold. We notify guests of these closures through our texting service. To sign up for this service, text the word apple to (855) 499-2174

    *Para Espanol, envía la palabra banana al (855) 499-2174.

Monetary Donation FAQs

  • See our “How donations are used” section on this page however the quick answer is that 100% of donations though this site and via checks made payable to Martha’s Choice Marketplace are used for the operations of Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm.

  • Yes, we provide regular respectful updates on how your generous donations impact and improve our services. If you wish to receive them, please text the word Martha to XXXXXXX

  • We are happy to accept program specific donations. Please reach out to Patrick Walsh (pwalsh@chs-adphila.org) or Eli Wenger (ewenger@chs-adphila.org) and we would be happy to discuss the details.

  • Yes, we will send out a digital email for online donations.

    All Martha’s donors receive a letter in the mail, stating the details of your donation, and including a small thank you in appreciation for everything you do to help us grow our programs and serve our community.

 Food Assistance FAQs

  • Below is our location and hours.

    353 E. Johnson Highway
    Norristown, PA 19401

    Food Pantry Hours:
    Wednesdays: 3-6 PM
    Thursdays: 12PM - 3PM
    Fridays: 12PM - 2PM

  • All guests of Martha’s receive fresh produce, meats, dairy and dry goods. Additional offerings such as diapers and personal goods are also provided as they are available.

  • Martha’s provides food to Montgomery County residents whose income falls within 200% of the PA poverty line, based on family size. That probably sounds confusing, so just come to Martha’s and we will help you with the forms and get you some food.

  • Please bring your ID or a utility bill with your name and current address.

  • No, just come to any of our listed openings and we can sign you up while you wait.

  • No, We do not provide furniture of clothing. Please see our list of partner organizations for assistance in these areas.

 Volunteer FAQs

  • Volunteers should bring clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Closed toe shoes are required.

  • Come for an hour or help out all day, it’s entirely up to you, we just want you to have a positive experience helping us provide food to those in need in our community.

  • Marketplace and Back Office volunteers will work at 353 E. Johnson Hwy. Norristown, PA 19401

    Farm Volunteers will work at 1350 Paulings Road, Audobon PA 19401.

  • Absolutely! Call 610-279-7372 or email us at marthasvolunteer@gmail.com

  • Yes. For your first visit, no clearances are required. We want you to come and see what we do and make sure you enjoy it.

    If you choose to become a regular volunteer at Martha’s we will need you to complete three clearances:

    1. Child safety clearance

    2. Criminal background check

    3. FBI clearance for anyone who’s lived out of state over the past 10 years.

    We provide all volunteers with a step-by-step clearance how to process, and are more than happy to assist you in obtaining these clearances. If you already have these clearances, just provide copies via email or upon your arrival.

 Community Farm FAQs

  • The ten-acre urban farm has four large garden plots, sixty raised boxes, a greenhouse, a food forest, a woodshop, an apiary and we’re currently rehabilitating the Farm building into a Community HUB.

  • All of the food grown at Martha’s Community farm is donated fresh directly to pantry guests of Martha’s Choice Marketplace and to guests in need of partner pantries or organizations.

  • The farm is open to volunteers Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm year round, with visits scheduled by appointment.

  • We recommend using Google Maps to navigate you to the farm at 1350 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA. 19403. Some GPS systems will take you to old St. Gabriel’s Hall since we share the same address. We are across the street from the old Hall. The farm is close to Oaks, Trooper, Valley Forge Park, Route 422, the John James Audubon Center, Phoenixville and Norristown.

  • Except for 4 staff, the farm is all volunteer powered and can use the support year-round of individuals and groups looking to make a difference, connect or get outside for something worthwhile.

  • Everything happens at the farm! A list of some of the main volunteer activities includes: planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, landscaping, fundraising, community engagement, artistic improvements and horticultural deep dives. We all learn a lot together.

  • Once you sign up, you’ll receive a welcome e-mail. For individual volunteers we like to give a welcome tour! These are generally on Saturdays at 2pm. We’ll provide you some more info for how to get here and what to expect. After that, we can schedule you for your first volunteer session!

Partner FAQs

  • We are looking for partners in coordinating food drives, growing our programs and working with our community. If you have an idea for how we can work together, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

  • Yes! That’s a great idea! But before you get started, we ask that you please reach out so that we help you to coordinate a drive that does the greatest possible good for Martha’s and our community!

  • No. We only accept food donations at this time. Please see our list of partner organizations for details on who accepts donations of this kind.

  • We accept donations of healthy non-perishables, provided they are within their printed sell by date. We also accept and encourage the donation of diapers and toiletries of all kinds. We do not accept donations of clothing or furniture of any kind.

  • We accept donations at the Pantry Tuesday-Friday from 9-1pm.

  • No. We cannot accept donations of prepared foods. All donations must be in their original, unopened packaging.

  • Staples such as peanut butter, canned tuna, rice and beans are always appreciated. We also are in great need of size 5 and 6 diapers as well as toiletries and personal goods of all kinds.

  • YES! We have tremendous purchasing power to maximize your generous donation, and can use your donation to purchase food of great need (such as frozen meats, eggs and dairy) at or below cost.