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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Met Council - Jewish Community of Washington Heights & Inwood

    21 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

    • Next Wednesday

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

    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

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

    • Wed, May 27th (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

    Map of Met Council - Jewish Community of Washington Heights & Inwood

    Location

    121 Bennett Ave

    11A

    New York, NY 10033

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 568-5450

    https://www.jccwashingtonheights.org/services-and-programs/#foodpantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Community fridge

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

    • Requirements

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

      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Next Sunday

      12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • 12:00 am–11:59 pm

      every day

  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)

    68 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

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    4 hours

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am

    • Wed, June 10th (next month)

      10:00 am

    • Wed, July 8th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    46 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

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, May 28th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.96 mi


    Info

    Free, outdoor, farmers’ market‑style distribution providing fresh produce to the community; City Harvest often offers cooking demonstrations and resources from local nonprofits at the market. Market hours may be adjusted due to weather.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, June 10th (next month)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    Info

    Outdoor farmers’ market‑style distribution that provides free fresh produce, cooking demonstrations from City Harvest’s Nutrition Education team, and resources from local nonprofit partners.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, June 10th (next month)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi


    Info

    Available only to members who take their parenting class and only accepting families in Washington heights. We are only accepting women who are pregnant Register online: https://nidodeesperanza.my.site.com/refer/s/ and a social worker will call you to schedule and appointment. More info on the pantry will be discussed after online registration

    Only serves surrounding neighborhood

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tue, May 26th (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am–5:00 pm

    • Wed, May 27th (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am–5:00 pm

    • Tue, June 2nd (in 4 weeks)

      11:30 am–5:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–5:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 11:30 am–5:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 11:30 am–5:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • 11:30 am–5:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.26 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 6th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, July 4th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, August 1st (in 3 months)

      10:00 am

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

      every month on the 1st Saturday

  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.