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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Washington Heights Food Pantry

    54 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 mi


    Info

    Emergency, client‑choice food pantry operated by Catholic Charities Community Services’ Feeding Our Neighbors program at the Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Pantry site, providing a 3‑7 day supply of groceries that includes fresh produce, meat, poultry, and pantry staples.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm @ Washington Heights Food Pantry

    • Thu, August 27th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm @ Washington Heights Food Pantry

    • Thu, September 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm @ Washington Heights Food Pantry

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Catholic Charities Washington Heights Food Pantry

    Location

    665 West 182nd Street

    New York, NY 10033

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 862-6401

    https://www.catholiccharitiesnyvolunteer.org/opportunity/a0CPe00008QBNx4MAH/2026-cccs-washington-heights-food-pantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.26 mi


    Info

    Clients must demonstrate residency in Washington Heights or Inwood. Distribution takes place in front of the building.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, August 26th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, September 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    71 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.39 mi


    Info

    The food pantry operates on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM. Distribution of food typically starts between 11:30 AM and 12 PM, with clients often lining up earlier due to high demand. No ID is required for services; clients only need to sign a sheet upon arrival

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–3:30 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • This Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Tue, August 25th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–3:30 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–3:30 pm

      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 Hudson Heights.

  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)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    Info

    NMIC's Benefits Access team screens New Yorkers for public-benefit eligibility and provides assistance with applications and case management for over 40 different public benefits, including SNAP and housing issues. They also operate a food pantry with a lottery system; registration for the lottery takes place on Mondays. If you don't win the lottery, your name is automatically added to the next one.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 8:30 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 8:30 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 8:30 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (929) 415-8745(Mon 9am–12pm)

    https://www.nmic.org/en/benefits/

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    Community fridge

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    The People's Fridge is an outdoor community fridge available 24/7. Calls to the listed phone number (347) 688-4456 reach the Word Up Community Bookshop, which operates Tuesday-Friday 12-6 PM and Saturday 11 AM-5 PM, and is closed Sunday and Monday.

    • Requirements

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

      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Today

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • 12:00 am–11:59 pm

      every day

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    58 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    Info

    LOCATION Dyckman Street, between Nagle Avenue and 10th Avenue City Harvest’s Washington Heights/Inwood Mobile Market provides free fresh produce to Manhattan residents at a twice‑monthly outdoor market on LOCATION Dyckman Street, between Nagle Avenue and 10th Avenue, with occasional cooking demonstrations and resources from community partners.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–11:03 am

    • Wed, September 9th (in 4 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, September 26th (next month)

      9:30 am–11:03 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 9:30 am–11:03 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    90 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.09 mi


    Info

    • There is a separate line for people with an appointment. Appointments are given in person. After you receive food, you will be given an appointment for the next distribution date.
    • Closed is weather is bad.
    • Client can visit once a week
    • Needs volunteers
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, August 25th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.71 mi


    Info

    Free, confidential campus pantry providing groceries and personal care items to currently registered Columbia University students. Students place an order online and pick it up at the pantry. There are no fees to use the pantry.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      6:00 pm–9:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, August 25th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–9:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.26 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, September 5th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, October 3rd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, November 7th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    Info

    Outdoor, walk-in food pantry operated by Borough Community Action Network (BCAN) providing free groceries to local residents as part of BCAN’s network of weekly pantries; BCAN also offers nutrition education programming and a mobile soup kitchen.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      2:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Fri, August 28th (in 2 weeks)

      2:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Fri, September 4th (in 3 weeks)

      2:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • 2:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Hudson Heights 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 Hudson Heights 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 Hudson Heights that’s open today: The People's Fridge at Word Up

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Hudson Heights 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 Hudson Heights 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 Hudson Heights, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.