As the holiday season approaches, and the Company continues to stall in giving us the contract that we deserve, our Flight Attendants are in need now more than ever! This week, we are opening “Crew Pantries” in each and every base that will remain open until we get the contract that we deserve!
The Crew Pantry is funded 100% by donations. For those who are able, food can be donated directly into the pantry, or can be made monetarily via QR code (PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App) or cash. QR codes for each base are available at each Pantry, and cash can be donated to each base rep, whose contact information can also be found at each pantry.
Anyone in need may take what they need, and anyone able can leave what they can. We ask that any food that is donated be non-perishable and not expired.
To learn more on how you can help email us at CrewPantry@afapsa.org.
Food Resources In Our Bases
With rent prices increasing and our wages staying the same, it’s very difficult for a lot of us to afford food. Here is a list of food programs in each base that don’t have strict residency requirements. It is recommended that you call and verify what documents are needed before you show up. Most of these resources only require a Valid drivers license or ID.
Most of our bases also have community gardens where you can volunteer or even reserve a plot to grow your own food in the warmer months. If you need more information on these you can reach out to Phylicia Christmas at PhyliciaChristmas@afapsa.org or to our Crew Pantry at crewpantry@afapsa.org
DCA:
| NW Community Food | Their pantry serves ~200 households per week. They state: “You do not need any documentation or identification to receive food or other items.” nwcommunityfood.net |
| DC Central Kitchen | Provides daily meals via soup-kitchen / meal-distribution programs; many of their “Community Meals” are delivered to shelters or distributed without a residency-proof requirement. DC Central Kitchen |
| SOME (So Others Might Eat) | Offers free hot meals daily for individuals. SOME is well known as a soup kitchen / shelter-support center. DC Hunger Solutions |
| YWCA National Capital Area (Food Pantry) | According to a resource list, their pantry gives groceries and “do not ask for ID” at their 2303 14th St NW site — though it’s by appointment only. DC FOOD PROJECT |
| Martha’s Table (McKenna’s Wagon & community meals) | Their mobile-food distribution offers “no-cost hot meals” (sandwiches, snacks) and seems to have fewer barriers — good option if you need prepared meals rather than groceries. DC FOOD PROJECT |
CLT:
| Christ the King Church Food Pantry | Drive-thru emergency food boxes every Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 PM. Their listing says “requirements: no requirements are necessary.” Food Banks in North Carolina |
| Catholic Social Service Pantry Charlotte | Walk-in pantry at 1123 S. Church St. (Charlotte, NC 28203). Clients choose their food from in-stock items (“client-choice model”). First-time clients fill out a basic one-page info form; otherwise seems minimal. Food Banks in North Carolina |
| Ascension Lutheran Soup Kitchen | Free hot lunch every Tuesday (~11:30 AM–12:30 PM). Their site says “everyone welcome… No ID needed, no note from social services; just come in if you need a meal.” Food Banks |
| Dilworth Soup Kitchen (at First Christian Church) | Offers free lunch (and sometimes groceries) — part of multiple soup-kitchen / pantry rotations in the area. bbis28923t.sky.blackbaud.com |
| Nurses Serving Our Neighbors | Provides free take-out lunches every Monday and Friday (11:00 AM–12:00 PM), plus weekly grocery/non-perishables distribution. Their info says “Everyone is welcome, no requirements, no charge, and no questions asked.” Nurses Serving Our Neighbors |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (agency network) | The main regional food bank (500-B Spratt St, Charlotte). They don’t typically distribute directly to individuals, but they coordinate a network of partner pantries and soup kitchens — you can call them to find a nearby agency. bbis28923t.sky.blackbaud.com |
| Nourish Up (formerly Loaves & Fishes / Friendship Trays) | They manage multiple food pantries, pop-up food-share events, mobile distributions, and home-deliveries across Mecklenburg County. Many sites may offer groceries or meals with minimal barriers. CAF |
| Hearts and Hands Food Pantry | Offers curb-side pickup and delivery by appointment; serves Charlotte area and surrounding counties. Could be useful if you don’t have easy transport. Food Pantries |
| The Harvest Center of Charlotte | Listed among local free-food providers (though schedules may change). Worth contacting if nearer to you. Food Pantries |
| Various local soup-kitchens listed via Charlotte Pantry List / community resource guides | There are multiple smaller churches, mission-based kitchens and rotating pantries (some weekly, some monthly) — good to check via a local directory or call 2-1-1 / the county hotline to see what’s open. bbis28923t.sky.blackbaud.com |
PHL:
- Voice Soup Kitchen and Pantry – Listed as a “Soup Kitchen & Pantry (groceries & soup)” with hours Wednesday 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, and shows “No ID needed.”
- FAWN (Food and Wellness Network)- Their network of community-based food pantries is described as “open to everyone. No ID is needed and there are no requirements to participate.”
- City-run “Free Food & Meal Sites” via City of Philadelphia – According to the city’s public food-access locator, free-food or meal sites listed there do not require ID.
- Some of the small/local soup kitchens / meal-distribution events (e.g. emergency / “grab-and-go” distributions run by nonprofits) – some are listed as “no ID or income proof required.” For example: according to recent reporting, there are “grab-and-go” distributions in at least one neighborhood that list “no ID or income proof required.”
DFW:
| Crossroads Community Services (Dallas) | Their food-pantry listing says “NO DOCS REQUIRED.” The Stewpot |
| CitySquare (Dallas / DFW area) | Offers food-distribution with drive-thru or walk-up service, open to all (no zip-code restriction) per local listing. The Concilio |
| Catholic Charities Dallas (multiple locations / fixed & mobile pantries) | Their food-pantries (fixed and mobile) provide services to those with low income or in crisis — and their site states “no proof is required” for eligibility under many conditions (e.g. receiving benefits, low income, temporary crisis). Catholic Charities Dallas |
| The Salvation Army – North Texas (Dallas & Metroplex) | Runs food-pantries and meal programs across DFW; often provides food support and hot meals. While some locations may have restrictions, they are among the larger, established providers. Salvation Army of North Texas |
| North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) network | NTFB maintains a “Find Food” tool and coordinates many pantries and mobile distributions across DFW; some partner pantries or mobile events may have fewer barriers than traditional pantries. Dallas City Hall |
DAY:
| House of Bread — Dayton | Serves hot, nutritious lunch every day of the year (11:00 AM–1:00 PM). Their mission is community-wide, and many sources list it among places offering meals with minimal barriers. communityhealthdayton.org |
| Miami Valley Meals (MVM) | Provides chef-prepared meals distributed through partner organizations around Dayton at no cost — good option if you need prepared meals rather than groceries. DaytonServes |
| BOGG Ministries (Mobile Pantry / Food Distribution) | Their mobile-pantry program serves various communities (Preble, Montgomery, Greene counties) on a regular schedule; their materials note minimal eligibility requirements (just county residency). 23862493.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net |
| St. Vincent de Paul Society, Dayton | Offers food assistance and pantry support — a good fallback if other pantries are full, though you may need to call to find the nearest active “conference.” St. Vincent de Paul Society, Dayton |
| Membership-based community kitchens like The Dakota Center (Inner-West Dayton)** | They reportedly offer free meals (and other services) to community members — though there may be a modest application process or registration required. communityhealthd |
- The Hearth Community Place – Their pantry serves people regardless of ZIP code/city: “we do not have zip code or city limitations.”
- St. Vincent de Paul Society, Dayton – Their community food pantry network is one of the local resources for people in need; you can call their central office for info if other nearby pantries are unavailable.
- The Goose’s Den Food Bank – Listed as “Emergency FoodBank” and seems to serve “all families in need.” Their listing does not explicitly say they require proof of residency (though it’s wise to call ahead).