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Find Free Food In Alphabet CityLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Lower East Side Girls Club

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.2 mi


    Info

    We can serve any zip code once a fiscal year. To sign up for recurring appointments at our pantry, community members must be Lower East Side residents (zip code 10002 or 10009). An ID is not required but highly recommended for ease of correctly transcribing community members' names and addresses for TEFAP requirements.

    We currently have a waitlist for appointments but folks are also welcome to email us at pantry@girlsclub.org to add their information to our waitlist.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Register on PLENTIFUL app
      • Appointments required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentify app
      • Must be wearing a thick jacket to claim free food (During Winter Months)
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Schedule appointment through Plentify app
    • This Thursday

      9:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Schedule appointment through Plentify app
    • This Friday

      9:30 am–1:30 pm

      • Schedule appointment through Plentify app
    • 9:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

    Location

    402 E. 8th Street

    New York, NY 10009

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Trinity’s Services & Food for the Homeless Inc

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.07 mi


    Info

    We have partnered with Plentiful to provide appointments to our guests for the pantry. To schedule an appointment: Two options: Download the app here. Available for Android on the Google Play store. (Not available for iOS) Via Text Message Text the word "SAFH" to 726-879 (PANTRY) Wait for the system to text you back - this may take a few minutes. Respond to the questions that the system asks (e.g. Name, Date of Birth, Zip Code, Number of People in the Household, etc.) Select your preferred appointment date and time • If for your first time, you don't have anything, that is no problem. You will still be served, but only receive food for one person, and not your entire household. You will need to bring documentation with you next time.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Register on PLENTIFUL app
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

      • Closed on major holidays
    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Location

    602 East 9th Street

    New York, NY 10009

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Educational Alliance - Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW Community Food Program)

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.29 mi


    Info

    ** Client can visit once every other week ** Closed July 4 and 5th ** Accept Walk-ins/ New client/ not pre-register at 5:30PM (Tuesdays and Wednesday)

    • Requirements

      • Register on PLENTIFUL app
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      4:00 pm–5:45 pm

    • Today

      5:30 pm–5:45 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Tomorrow

      4:00 pm–5:45 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:45 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • 5:30 pm–5:45 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    Location

    25-29 Avenue D

    New York, NY 10009

    directions
  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Alphabet City.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry, Lower East Side

    50 minutes

    average wait time

    0.26 mi


    Info

    Registration at Haven Plaza office at 200 Avenue C is required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, April 8th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Monday

    Location

    206 E 4th St

    New York, NY 10009

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Wednesday Night Meal

    no ratings yet

    0.03 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      6:00 pm

    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      6:00 pm

    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–

      every week on Wednesday

    Location

    205 East 7th Street

    New York, NY 10009

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 614-0933

    https://graffitichurch.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Lillian Wald Food Pantry

    1 hour 15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • May be closed during Jewish holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, April 3rd (next week)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, April 10th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Location

    12 Avenue D

    Houston street Entrance

    New York, NY 10009

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 475-3857

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    NYC Food Not Bombs

    no ratings yet

    0.15 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      3:30 pm–5:00 am

    • Sun, April 7th (in 2 weeks)

      3:30 pm–5:00 am

    • Sun, April 14th (in 3 weeks)

      3:30 pm–5:00 am

    • 3:30 pm–5:00 am

      every week on Sunday

    Location

    E 10th St

    Tompkins Square Park

    New York, New York 10009

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Father’s Heart Ministries

    no ratings yet

    0.19 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, April 6th (next week)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, April 13th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    Location

    543 East 11th Street

    New York, NY 10009

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 375-1765

    https://www.fathersheartnyc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grand Street Settlement - Lower East Side

    average user rating

    0.48 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–2:00 pm

    • Mon, April 8th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–2:00 pm

    • Mon, April 15th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    Location

    80 Pitt St

    New York, NY 10002

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 674-1740

    https://www.grandsettlement.org

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Alphabet City accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  15. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  16. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Alphabet City do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  18. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Alphabet City that’s open today: Educational Alliance - Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW Community Food Program)

  19. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Alphabet City for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.