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 Flatiron District.

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 Flatiron District 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 Flatiron District 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 Flatiron District that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clmgmo4wi028krw0hw390z2bv">Grand Central Neighborhood Social Service Corp.</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cl274zi6400040416l2b9htna">The Red Door Place</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/48">Alliance for Positive Change</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Flatiron District for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Flatiron District - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Flatiron DistrictLemontree 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.

Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Cross, St. John the Baptist, Bread of Life
35 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  ID required for all members of the household
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
  Only serves midtown Manhattan between 14th and 59th Streets, from river to river
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, May 1st (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
213 W 30th St
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 564-9070
https://www.christinthecity.nyc/st-john-bread-of-life
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Madison Square Park (5th Ave & 27th St)
no ratings yet

0.24 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  No requirements
  Open on holidays
  Nightly mobile soup kitchen
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:45 pm–9:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  8:45 pm–9:00 pm
- This Thursday
  8:45 pm–9:00 pm
- 8:45 pm–9:00 pm
  every day
Location
234 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2090
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
Community fridge, Food pantry (groceries)
Chelsea Community Fridge & Cupboard
no ratings yet
- Offerings
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  Community fridge: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  No ID is required.
- Wed, May 1st (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  ID required
  Registration required
  Requires 2 different proof of address that matches ID
- Sun, May 5th (in 2 weeks)
  Community fridge: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  No ID is required.
- Community fridge: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st
Location
55 West 15th Street
Hurtado Hall (Basement)
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 627-2100
https://www.instagram.com/thechelseafridge/
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 Flatiron District.
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)
St Peter's Food Pantry
24 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
Info
Call (212) 929-2390 to confirm if the Food Pantry is open before going to the scheduled distribution.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Might be closed before holidays, call to confirm.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, May 4th (next week)
  10:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–11:30 am
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
346 W 20th St
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 929-2390
www.stpeterschelsea.org
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Neighborhood Social Service Corp.
38 minutes
average wait time

0.52 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–7:30 am
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–7:30 am
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every day
Location
120 East 32nd Street
New York, NY 10016
directions
Contact
(212) 883-0680
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Union Square
no ratings yet

0.45 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  No requirements
  Nightly mobile soup kitchen
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 pm–8:40 pm
- This Wednesday
  8:30 pm–8:40 pm
- This Thursday
  8:30 pm–8:40 pm
- 8:30 pm–8:40 pm
  every day
Location
853 Broadway
New York, NY 10003
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Red Door Place
30 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
Present appointment confirmation text from Plentiful when claiming food
- Requirements
  Register on PLENTIFUL app
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Community Meal
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
201 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(347) 497-9718
www.thereddoorplace.org
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen
40 minutes
average wait time

0.74 mi
Info
Pantry guests are able to take home three bags of food—one bag of dried goods, one of produce, and one of protein and dairy. For two hours every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon, hundreds of individuals and families come through our doors to pick up their groceries for the following week. If you are in need of groceries from our pantry, please sign up on the plentiful app.
- Requirements
  Come early, line starts at 6am
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Help with social services/public benefits
  Offers job training/assistance
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  Register on PLENTIFUL app
  Will be given three bags of food—one bag of dried goods, one of produce, and one of protein and dairy
  To enroll: Text “FOOD” to PANTRY (726-879) and select HASK to make a reservation
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–
  every month on the 2nd Sunday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday
Location
296 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 924-0167
https://holyapostlessoupkitchen.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
St. George's Common Table
no ratings yet

0.53 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Doors open at 11:30 am
- Thu, May 2nd (next week)
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Doors open at 11:30 am
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Doors open at 11:30 am
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
209 East 16th Street
New York, New York 10003
directions
Contact
(646) 723-4178
https://www.calvarystgeorges.org/st-georges-common-table
Food pantry (groceries)
Alliance for Positive Change
no ratings yet

0.65 mi
Info
They mostly deal with people who are are in need of medical services i.e disabled, chronic diseases ,HIV. To get seron to their program one would need to enroll and this can be done by either walk ins or call ahead for the enrollment process
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Registration required
  Must be income-eligible
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
64 W 35th St
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 645-0875
https://alliance.nyc/basic-needs
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Flatiron District 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 Flatiron District 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 Flatiron District that’s open today: Grand Central Neighborhood Social Service Corp., The Red Door Place, Alliance for Positive Change
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Flatiron District for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.