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 in Manhattan.

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 in Manhattan 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 in Manhattan 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?

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 Manhattan that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckz3o9mja14593342051k7fuv8a">New York Common Pantry</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/852">Park Avenue Synagogue</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Manhattan for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Manhattan - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In ManhattanLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Advent Lutheran Church
1 hour 22 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, April 27th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 5th Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
2504 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 665-2504
https://www.adventnyc.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Cecilia's Food Pantry
28 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, May 1st (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, May 8th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
125 East 105Th Street
1st floor
NY, NY 10029
directions
Contact
(212) 348-0488
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
New York Common Pantry
1 hour 2 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
Info
Choice Pantry Program

Offers fresh, culturally appropriate and nutritious food free to participants who qualify.

Pantry packages are supplemental grocery packages in five food categories: protein, dairy, grains, fruits and vegetables, proportional to the number of individuals in the family and provided every two weeks.

Please bring photo ID for all adults in the household, ID for all children in the household, e.g., birth certificate, school letter, and proof of address, e.g., rent receipt or lease.

Hot Meals/Brown Bag Lunches Program provides hot, nutritionally balanced meals to our guests during weekdays and a sandwich, snack and beverage for take-away during weekends. Everyone is welcome.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
  Open to all
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  Client choice pantry
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Saturday, Sunday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–2:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Saturday, Friday, Thursday
Location
8 East 109th Street
Ground Floor
New York, NY 10029
directions
Contact
(917) 720-9700
https://nycommonpantry.org/home/food-programs-2/
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 in Manhattan.
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)
St. Michael's Church kitchen
15 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–11:45 am
- Sat, April 27th (next week)
  10:00 am–11:45 am
- Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:45 am
- 10:00 am–11:45 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
225 W 99th St
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 222-2700
https://www.saintmichaelschurch.org/event/saturday-kitchen-pilgrim-resource-center/
Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Name of Jesus
33 minutes
average wait time

0.65 mi
Info
We serve residents within the following zip codes: 10023, 10024, 10025, 10026. For residents not within the listed zip codes, we have an emergency food pantry available Fridays from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  State ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Mon, April 29th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Mon, May 6th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
207 W 96th St.
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 932-8040
https://www.holynamenyc.org/franciscan-community-center/food-pantry/
Food pantry (groceries)
Park Avenue Synagogue
1 hour
average wait time

0.6 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Fri, April 26th (next week)
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Fri, May 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
50 E 87th St
New York, NY 10128
directions
Contact
(212) 369-2600
https://pasyn.org
Food pantry (groceries)
Project Create/Franciscan Handmaids of Mary - Anthony House
2 hours
average wait time

0.89 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, May 1st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, May 8th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
73 Malcolm X Blvd
New York, NY 10026
directions
Contact
(212) 663-1596
http://www.createinc.org/index.asp
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Manhattan
no ratings yet

0.78 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Breakfast
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:30 am–8:30 am
  Breakfast
- Sat, April 27th (next week)
  7:30 am–8:30 am
  Breakfast
- Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)
  7:30 am–8:30 am
  Breakfast
- 7:30 am–8:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
230 E 90th St
New York, NY 10128
directions
Contact
(212) 289-1742
https://olgcstm.org
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Advent Food Pantry
no ratings yet

0.71 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  No requirements
  Come early to make a line starting at 9am
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am
- Sat, April 27th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 5th Saturday
Location
2504 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 665-2504
www.adventnyc.org
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Saturday Kitchen at St. Michael’s Church
no ratings yet

0.67 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am
  Open to all
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, April 27th (next week)
  10:00 am
  Open to all
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, May 4th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
  Open to all
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 10:00 am–
  every week on Saturday
Location
800 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10019
directions
Contact
(212) 316-7400
https://www.saintmichaelschurch.org/connect-serve/#sk
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Manhattan 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 in Manhattan 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?
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 Manhattan that’s open today: New York Common Pantry, Park Avenue Synagogue
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Manhattan for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.