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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: The Unitarian Church of All Souls

Where are you located?

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

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Unitarian Church of All Souls
2 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

0.64 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
1157 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10075
directions
Contact
(212) 535-5530
https://www.allsouls-nyc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Manhattan
5 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Breakfast
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Saturday
  7:00 am
- Sat, January 3rd (next week)
  7:00 am
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)
  7:00 am
- 7:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
230 E 90th St
New York, NY 10128
directions
Contact
(212) 289-1742
https://olgcstm.org
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Meal delivery
Issacs Center
2 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  For homebound seniors
- Info
  Only serves surrounding neighborhood
Schedule
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  9:00 am
- December 31st is New Year's Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, December 31st (next week)
  9:00 am
- Wed, January 7th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
415 E 93rd St
New York, New York 10128
directions
Contact
(212) 360-7620
https://isaacscenter.org/food-and-nutrition
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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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Park Avenue Synagogue
5 reviews
Unclaimed
45 minutes
average wait time

0.28 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  4:00 pm
- Fri, January 2nd (next week)
  4:00 pm
- Fri, January 9th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
50 E 87th St
New York, NY 10128
directions
Contact
(212) 369-2600
https://pasyn.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
New York Common Pantry
75 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.85 mi
Info
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Choice Pantry Program

Offers fresh, culturally appropriate and nutritious food free to participants who qualify.

Pantry packages are supplemental grocery packages in five food categories: protein, dairy, grains, fruits and vegetables, proportional to the number of individuals in the family and provided every two weeks.

Please bring photo ID for all adults in the household, ID for all children in the household, e.g., birth certificate, school letter, and proof of address, e.g., rent receipt or lease.

Hot Meals/Brown Bag Lunches Program provides hot, nutritionally balanced meals to our guests during weekdays and a sandwich, snack and beverage for take-away during weekends. Everyone is welcome.
- Requirements
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Open to all
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  Client choice pantry
- This Wednesday
  CLOSED
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Open to all
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
8 East 109th Street
Ground Floor
New York, NY 10029
directions
Contact
(917) 720-9700
https://nycommonpantry.org/home/food-programs-2/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Cecilia's Food Pantry
27 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 31st is New Year's Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, December 31st (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, January 7th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
125 East 105Th Street
1st floor
NY, NY 10029
directions
Contact
(212) 348-0488
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Food pantry (groceries)
New York Common Pantry, Nourish
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.96 mi
Info
-No disribution on the 4th of July
- Requirements
  Seniors Only
  Must have a New York state address and meet financial eligibility requirements
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  8:00 am–5:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- December 26th is Day after Christmas
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Friday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
423 E 138th St, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10454
directions
Contact
(917) 982-2564
http://nycommonpantry.org/home/what-we-do/programs/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Neighborhood Supper @ Holy Trinity Neighborhood Center
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.48 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Saturday
  5:15 pm–6:15 pm
- Sat, January 3rd (next week)
  5:15 pm–6:15 pm
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)
  5:15 pm–6:15 pm
- 5:15 pm–6:15 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
316 E 88th St
New York, NY 10128
directions
Contact
(212) 289-4100
https://www.holytrinity-nyc.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Park Ave Christian Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.63 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Saturday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Lunch
- Sat, January 3rd (next week)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Lunch
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Lunch
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
48 East 80th Street
New York, NY 10075
directions
Contact
(212) 288-3246
https://parkavenuechristian.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
Liz's Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.81 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- Sat, January 3rd (next week)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, January 17th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, February 7th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
406 East 80th Street
New York, NY 10075
directions
Contact
(212) 288-6250
https://www.stelmo79.org/lizspantry
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: The Unitarian Church of All Souls
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.