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  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    39 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, October 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, October 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

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

    73 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.17 mi


    Info

    Visit early, start giving out tickets around 10am

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Get a number/ticket
      • Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Clothing may be available
      • Requires 2 different proof of address that matches ID

    Schedule

    • Today

      CLOSED

    • This Wednesday

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

    • This Friday

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

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

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    38 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.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      7:30 am–10:00 am

    • Wed, October 22nd (next week)

      7:30 am–10:00 am

    • Wed, October 29th (in 2 weeks)

      7:30 am–10:00 am

    • 7:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

  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)

    49 reviews

    Claimed

    37 minutes

    average wait time

    0.23 mi


    Info

    Client Registration and appointments can be done/made digitally now and the verification process can occur in person or over the phone with a member services associate. However, in-person services are still available: on Wednesdays at our main location, 2424 Jerome Ave, from 9a -12p ONLY.

    Closed:

    • Thanksgiving week
    • Last two weeks of December
    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, October 23rd (next week)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, October 30th (in 2 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

  9. Street view

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

    74 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.77 mi


    Info

    • Part of the Solution POTS pantry services will provide you with healthy groceries to help ensure you have enough food for your household.

    • Each household may obtain groceries from the Food Pantry once a month. To register, come to POTS between Monday and Saturday from 8:30 AM -11:30 AM.

    • Community Dining Room (Soup Kitchen) 12:30 PM-3:00 PM - Monday-Saturday. Join us six days a week for a healthy lunch.

    • Case Management Walk-in days Mondays 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      CLOSED

    • Today

      CLOSED

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

    Contact

    (718) 220-4892

    http://www.potsbronx.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.3 mi


    Info

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

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, October 22nd (next week)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, October 29th (in 2 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (718) 364-4320

    https://cacwosembronx.com/new/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 mi


    Info

    Must get ticket from 7am to 8am. Distribution starts at 9am

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Get a number/ticket
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, October 24th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, October 31st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (718) 367-1251

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 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

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, October 21st (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, October 28th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.8 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • 1 bag per family/person
    • Info

      • Closed During Year: Inclement weather
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, October 21st (next week)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    Info

    Appointments are given in 15-minute intervals. Only 20 appointments are given daily.

    Seniors and community members must call 718.933.5300 for an appointment (date and time) for pantry pick-up. Once you are outside (Morris Ave. side) to pick up, call 718.933.5300 to let staff know you have arrived.

    Distribution method is subject to change.

    Referrals must speak with Maria Rivera, BronxWorks Vice President, Services For Older Adults, for approval.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Help with social services/public benefits

    Schedule

    • Today

      CLOSED

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  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?

    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 Fordham that’s open today: Creston Avenue Baptist Church, Part of the Solution (POTS) - Food Pantry, BronxWorks Morris Older Adult Center

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