Food pantry (groceries)
45 minutes
average wait time
0.28 mi
Park Avenue Synagogue runs a food pantry founded in 1987, with weekly grocery packages distributed to local families in need. The program has been coo…
Tomorrow
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Fri, July 10th (next week)
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Fri, July 17th (in 2 weeks)
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
every week on Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.85 mi
New York Common Pantry's East Harlem site offers two distinct food programs. The Client Choice Pantry provides supplemental grocery packages in five categories (protein, dairy, grains, fruits, and vegetables) scaled to household size; registration with photo ID for adults, ID for children, and proof of address is required, and packages are distributed every two weeks. The Hot Meals/Brown Bags To Go Program provides ready-to-eat meals seven days a week — Hot Meals are offered as dine-in or take-away on weekdays, while Brown Bag Meals (a sandwich, snack, and beverage) are take-away only on weekends and holidays. Everyone is welcome for meal service with no photo ID required. Emergency grocery bags, case management, and pet food (when available) may also be provided.
Open now!
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
Tomorrow
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
every week on Saturday, Sunday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
43 minutes
average wait time
0.64 mi
The Friday Soup Kitchen has served hot, nourishing lunches to hungry neighbors for over 45 years. The program is entirely volunteer-run and privately funded, receiving no government money. Meals are prepared and distributed by a dedicated community of volunteers who greet every guest with dignity and respect. Food donations come from local businesses including Eli's, Butterfield, Levain Bakery, and Trader Joe's. Guests line up outside the 80th Street entrance of All Souls Church. All are welcome regardless of circumstances, and no identification or registration is required.
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Fri, July 10th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Fri, July 17th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Friday
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.
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 Carnegie Hill.
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)
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0.62 mi
Marc Mills (718) 707-4383 6/29/2026 10:00:00 AM 9/4/2026 10:00:00 AM
Open now!
11:00 am–1:15 pm
Tomorrow
8:00 am–9:15 am
Tomorrow
11:00 am–1:15 pm
8:00 am–9:15 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Contact
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
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0.87 mi
P.S. 146 Ann M. Short is a New York City public elementary school in East Harlem that serves as a neighborhood site for the New York City Department of Education's Free Summer Meals Program, run by the Office of Food and Nutrition Services. During the summer recess the school opens its doors to any child or teen in the community to pick up free, ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch on weekdays. No registration, identification, or proof of income is required, and meals are served while supplies last.
Open now!
11:00 am–1:15 pm
Tomorrow
8:00 am–9:15 am
Tomorrow
11:00 am–1:15 pm
8:00 am–9:15 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
5 minutes
average wait time
0.3 mi
This Saturday
CLOSED
Sat, July 11th (next week)
7:00 am
Sat, July 18th (in 2 weeks)
7:00 am
7:00 am
every week on Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.7 mi
An NYC Public Schools Summer Meals site at Central Park East II School, run by the New York City Department of Education Office of Food and Nutrition Services. Free breakfast and lunch are served to all children and teens 18 and younger. No identification, registration, income, or residency proof is required. The program welcomes neighborhood youth, not just students enrolled at the school, and meals are distributed first come, first served while supplies last.
Open now!
11:00 am–1:15 pm
Tomorrow
8:00 am–9:15 am
Tomorrow
11:00 am–1:15 pm
8:00 am–9:15 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
0.79 mi
Bread of Life Food Pantry is a grocery distribution program run by Macedonia Church Assembly of God in East Harlem. The pantry provides free groceries and staple food items to individuals and families in need. Demand is high and food supplies are limited — the pantry often runs out of food before the end of the distribution window, so arriving early is recommended.
Tomorrow
9:00 am–10:30 am
Fri, July 10th (next week)
9:00 am–10:30 am
Fri, July 17th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–10:30 am
9:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
average user rating
0.63 mi
This Saturday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Sat, July 11th (next week)
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Sat, July 18th (in 2 weeks)
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.48 mi
This Saturday
5:15 pm–6:15 pm
Sat, July 11th (next week)
5:15 pm–6:15 pm
Sat, July 18th (in 2 weeks)
5:15 pm–6:15 pm
5:15 pm–6:15 pm
every week on Saturday
Every location is different! Some places in Carnegie Hill 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.
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.
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 Carnegie Hill 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.
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 Carnegie Hill that’s open today: New York Common Pantry (East Harlem), Lexington Academy, P.S. 146 Ann M. Short, Central Park East II
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Carnegie Hill for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Carnegie Hill 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.