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?

You can browse these pages for resources 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.

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), Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Apostles
15 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.53 mi
Info
Not yet accepting applicants for Food Pantry. Everyone is welcome to the Soup Kitchen/Meal program.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Help with social services/public benefits
  Clothing may be available
  Offers job training/assistance
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
296 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 924-0167
https://holyapostlessoupkitchen.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Francis Breadline
12 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.35 mi
Info
Early every morning, on weekdays, weekends, holidays, through snowstorms, heatwaves and even hurricanes, over 300 homeless, disabled, unemployed, a large number of women and children migrants, veterans, and those fallen on hard times – all of them poor and hungry – gather along West 31st Street in New York City. The bells of St. Francis of Assisi Church ring at 7 a.m. sharp, signaling that the Breadline is open
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  No reservation necessary
  No requirements
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  No reservation necessary
  No requirements
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  No reservation necessary
  No requirements
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  every day
Location
135 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(973) 778-1915
https://stfrancisbreadline.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Lukes Lutheran Church
10 reviews
Unclaimed
4 minutes
average wait time

0.44 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
308 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036
directions
Contact
(212) 246-3540
http://stlukesnyc.org/
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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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Sylvia Rivera Food Pantry at Metropolitan Community Church
12 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time

0.38 mi
Info
PWAs need M11Q or medical documentation.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Lunch
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  Lunch
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
446 W 36th St
New York, NY 10018
directions
Contact
(332) 400-7488
http://www.mccny.org/about.html
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Clement's Food Pantry
41 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.55 mi
Info
-Every client need to pre-register on friday from 8am to 12pm to recive food after registration you will receive food.

St. Clement's Food Pantry is a pick-up and go bag of groceries

The bags are packed by volunteers and given out to registered clients.

When clients register they need to give a name but no address, and the number of people in the family. Bags are packed for family of one, two, three, then they are called to pick up the food.

Picking up food for someone's behalf is allowed, just bring a photo copy of the ID of the person.

The address is 423 W. 46th Street, between 9th and 10th Ave.

Thursday schedule is only for registered clients; Friday and Saturday schedule allows new clients to register and pick up food.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  8:00 am–9:30 am
  Must be registered
  Not accepting new clients
- Next Friday
  8:00 am–9:30 am
- Next Saturday
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- 8:00 am–9:30 am
  every week on Thursday
- 8:00 am–9:30 am
  every week on Friday
- 8:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
423 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
directions
Contact
(212) 246-7277
www.stclementsnyc.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Keith Haring (GMHC)
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
We are only open to folks who are already GMHC clients. In order to receive our food pantry or hot meal services, folks must arrive with a GMHC client ID
- Requirements
  GMHC Client ID required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
307 W 38th St
New York, NY 10018
directions
Contact
(212) 367-1409
https://www.gmhc.org/services/meals-nutrition/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Penn Station
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.23 mi
Info
Truck stop and distribute at North East Corner of 34th St & 8th Ave "For a smoother experience, this is a grab-and-go meal site where trucks arrive sometimes earlier or later due to traffic. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the truck is running late, please allow at least 15 minutes from the scheduled arrival time before inquiring."
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  9:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
  every day
Location
298 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10119
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Cross, St. John the Baptist, Bread of Life
18 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.31 mi
Info
Everyone who wishes to receive food must be registered. Registration occurs during the hours of distribution only. You must bring identification, social benefits card(s), and proof of residence for all the members of your household.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required for all members of the household
  Registration required on site
  Only serves midtown Manhattan between 14th and 59th Streets, from river to river
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, January 14th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Registration required
- Wed, January 28th (next month)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Registration required
- Wed, February 11th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Registration required
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
213 W 30th St
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(917) 327-5855
https://www.christinthecity.nyc/st-john-bread-of-life
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We’re working on getting in touch with this organization, but if you can confirm any of the details, please let us know.
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
GMHC Meals Program
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.14 mi
Info
Distribution inside agency lobby as well as the 4th and 5th floors of the building, located at 307 West 38th Street.

community members that are not GMHC clients must make a reservation beforehand by calling the nutrition team, or reserving a spot via Plentifulapp.com. First-time attendees can be registered upon arrival.

Pre-packaged, shelf-stable pantry bags and ready to eat meals Fresh produce and eggs (for GMHC clients) Two services of produce (for GMHC clients)
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
  Wear Facemask
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Wed, January 7th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Wed, January 14th (in 3 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
307 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
directions
Contact
(212) 367-1000
https://www.gmhc.org/services/meals-nutrition/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Cross Church
23 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
You have to live within 15 blocks of the church -Clients must live between the 5th avenue and delton river
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Only serve residents of 30th to 57th Street and from 5th Avenue to 12th Avenue
  Only serve the neighborhood
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
- Sat, January 10th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am
- Sat, January 17th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
329 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036
directions
Contact
(212) 246-4732
https://www.christinthecity.nyc/food-pantries
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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?
You can browse these pages for resources 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.
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.