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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Creston Avenue Baptist Church (Food Pantry)

    110 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.17 mi


    Info

    Church-run program providing free grocery distributions and prepared meals. For the food pantry, distributions are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Clients must arrive between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM due to long lines; service is first-come, first-served. A picture ID and your own shopping cart or bag are required. Visits are limited to once per month per household. The soup kitchen serves meals on Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and clients can attend every Saturday. The church also periodically runs clothing/coat drives.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Map of Creston Avenue Baptist Church (Food Pantry)

    Location

    114 East 188th Street

    Bronx, NY 10468

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 367-1754

    https://www.crestonavenuebaptistchurch.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.34 mi


    Info

    Line up starts at 6:00 to like 7:30 and distribution starts at 9.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, July 25th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    69 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    Info

    Our food pantry is open every TUESDAY downstairs in the Father Smith Center. Tickets are required and are given out at 9:00 AM. We suggest you come early to join the queue, as lines often form well in advance. Clients need to bring ID. For more information, call the parish office at (718) 295-6800.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

  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 Fordham.

  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)

    63 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 mi


    Info

    • Text “Food” to 726879, come to the office, or call the office (646) 713-2739 directly to make an appointment.
    • Clients can visit twice a month
    • Needs volunteers
    • Closed during inclement weather
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      7:30 am–10:00 am

    • Wed, July 8th (in 2 weeks)

      7:30 am–10:00 am

    • Wed, July 15th (in 3 weeks)

      7:30 am–10:00 am

    • 7:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    31 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.34 mi


    Info

    If distribution falls on a holiday or inclement weather, call 718-364-4320 (church office) to confirm if they are open.

    The food pantry operates every Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Clients need a state ID and a basket or bag to carry food

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, July 8th (in 2 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, July 15th (in 3 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.22 mi


    Info

    This pantry is open to the community. Anyone interested in pantry must call the center at 646.596.1316 on Tuesdays or Assistant Program Director Dominique Jackson at 646.907.4000 to schedule an appointment. While appointments are preferred, we do accept walk-ins.

    Distribution takes place inside the Twin Parks West Community Center, which is located behind 365 Ford Street. Appointments are made on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, July 9th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–2:00 am

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–2:00 am

    • Thu, August 13th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–2:00 am

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 9:00 am–2:00 am

      every month on the 4th Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    Info

    This resource operates two distinct food pantries: one for seniors aged 60 and older, and a separate community pantry for the general public. The senior pantry's distribution schedule varies; please call for current details. The community pantry operates on a fixed monthly schedule. Both pantries operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are no appointments required for either pantry.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, July 27th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 27th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 27th

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.37 mi


    Info

    Community‑run food pantry operated by the Gambian Youth Organization providing free groceries to individuals and families in need in Fordham Heights and surrounding Bronx neighborhoods. Distributions take place on scheduled Sunday afternoons and occasionally coincide with partner‑led services such as health screenings. Open to all New Yorkers at no cost; proof of address and on‑site membership or registration may be required.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sun, July 12th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sun, July 26th (in 5 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    82 reviews

    Claimed

    39 minutes

    average wait time

    0.23 mi


    Info

    Client‑choice, supermarket‑style food pantry distributing free, fresh, and well‑balanced groceries. Uses an appointment system to minimize waiting while allowing walk‑in on‑site registration. https://edmnyc.org/supermarket-pantry/ Delivery Now Available! Fresh groceries, delivered right to your door — at no cost to you. This service is especially designed for: Expectant mothers and new parents (pregnant or with a newborn up to 2 months old), Elderly residents (65+), and Homebound or disabled individuals

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, July 9th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, July 16th (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 8:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.51 mi


    Info

    Food Pantry distribution - until supplies last No need of volunteer as of now

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, July 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Fordham 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Fordham do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Fordham to see if any are 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 in Fordham.

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. 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.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Fordham 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.

  23. 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 Fordham, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.