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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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: Father’s Heart Ministries

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 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Alphabet City for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

How do I get help from a real person?

You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Alphabet City, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Trinity’s Services & Food for the Homeless Inc
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 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.

Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Appointment required
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Appointment required
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
Contact
(212) 228-5254
https://safhnyc.org/how-to-get-food/food
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Food pantry (groceries)
Father’s Heart Ministries
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.19 mi
Info
Our Hunger Prevention Program consists of a soup kitchen and food pantry, open every Saturday except the first Saturday of the month from 8:30AM to 11 AM. Approximately 1,000 people or more are fed in our soup kitchen during this time. They are served eggs, potatoes, cereal, bread, fruit, juice, coffee and milk.

Guests also receive a food pantry bag, which supplies emergency and supplemental food in grocery bags.

Regular clients must register and must bring ID and proof of residence.

On-site registration required
Requirements
Registration required
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Today
8:30 am–11:00 am
Sat, October 24th (next week)
8:30 am–11:00 am
Sat, October 31st (in 2 weeks)
8:30 am–11:00 am
8:30 am–11:00 am
every month on the 2nd Saturday
8:30 am–11:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
8:30 am–11:00 am
every month on the 4th Saturday
8:30 am–11:00 am
every month on the 5th Saturday
Location
543 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10009
directions
Contact
(212) 375-1765
https://www.fathersheartnyc.org/hungerprevention
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
NYC Food Not Bombs
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.15 mi
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Tomorrow
3:30 pm–5:00 am
Sun, October 25th (in 2 weeks)
3:30 pm–5:00 am
Sun, November 1st (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
Contact
(718) 539-2324
http://www.abcnorio.org/affiliated/fnb.html
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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.
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.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Wednesday Night Meal
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.03 mi
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Wednesday
5:30 pm
Wed, October 28th (in 2 weeks)
5:30 pm
Wed, November 4th (in 3 weeks)
5:30 pm
November 11th is Veterans Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Wed, November 11th (in 4 weeks)
5:30 pm
5:30 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
TRINITY'S SERVICES AND FOOD FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.07 mi
Info
A community soup kitchen addressing hunger and food insecurity.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
11:00 am–12:00 pm @ Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless
Next Tuesday
11:00 am–12:00 pm @ Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless
Next Wednesday
11:00 am–12:00 pm @ Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless
11:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
602 East 9th Street
New York, NY 10009
directions
Contact
(212) 228-5254
https://www.safhnyc.org/food
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
TRINITY'S SERVICES AND FOOD FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.07 mi
Info
Provides supplemental grocery assistance to individuals and households experiencing food insecurity.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm @ Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless — Soup Kitchen
Fresh produce
Next Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm @ Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless — Food Pantry
Fresh produce
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm @ Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless — Soup Kitchen
Fresh produce
Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
602 East 9th Street
New York, NY 10009
directions
Contact
(212) 228-5254
https://www.safhnyc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Graffiti Church (Graffiti Community Ministries)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.03 mi
Info
Church-based community ministry on the Lower East Side that provides free prepared meals to neighbors, alongside other community programs.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Other social services available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Wednesday
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Wed, October 28th (in 2 weeks)
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Wed, November 4th (in 3 weeks)
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
November 11th is Veterans Day
The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
Wed, November 11th (in 4 weeks)
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
5:30 pm–7:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
205 E 7th St
New York, NY 10009
directions
Contact
(212) 473-0044
https://graffitichurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry, Lower East Side
7 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

0.26 mi
Info
Registration at Haven Plaza office at 200 Avenue C is required
Requirements
ID required
Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–12:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Tue, October 27th (in 2 weeks)
8:00 am–12:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Tue, November 3rd (in 3 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
Location
206 E 4th St
New York, NY 10009
directions
Contact
(646) 713-2681
https://nazarethhousingnyc.org/louises-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
House of Good Deeds HQ
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.32 mi
Info
A community food-assistance program operated by House of Good Deeds.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Toiletries may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Monday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Mon, October 26th (in 2 weeks)
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Mon, November 2nd (in 3 weeks)
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Monday
Location
18 Avenue D
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(917) 325-4548
https://www.houseofgooddeeds.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Educational Alliance - Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW Community Food Program)
13 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.29 mi
Info
Educational Alliance’s community food pantry helps alleviate food insecurity in the community.
Requirements
You can visit once every 2 weeks
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Tuesday
4:00 pm–5:45 pm
Next Tuesday
5:30 pm–5:45 pm
Next Wednesday
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
Contact
(646) 395-4414
https://edalliance.org/community-centers-programs/crw/community-food-program/
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Father’s Heart Ministries
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 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Can I get a reminder before my visit?
Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Alphabet City for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.
How do I get help from a real person?
You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Alphabet City, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.