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="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/new-york-common-pantry">New York Common Pantry</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.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
New York Common Pantry
53 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
Info
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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
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Open to all
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Open to all
- 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, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
8 East 109th Street
Ground Floor
New York, NY 10029
directions
Contact
(917) 720-9700
https://nycommonpantry.org/home/food-programs-2/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Mary Parish Organization at Southern Baptist Church
5 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.69 mi
Info
Every other week (Wednesday), the distribution is either hot meals and grocery bags, alternating.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Wed, August 20th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Wed, September 3rd (next month)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
12 W 108th St
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 663-6549
http://www.sbc.net/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Michael's Church kitchen
6 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 10:00 am–11:30 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/
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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 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!
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Cecilia's Food Pantry
22 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, August 13th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, August 20th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
125 East 105Th Street
1st floor
NY, NY 10029
directions
Contact
(212) 348-0488
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Advent Lutheran Church
26 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Ignatius Episcopal Church
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.9 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Toiletries, if available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:00 pm–6:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Grab and Go Meals
- This Saturday
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Needs volunteers
  Grab and Go Meals
- Mon, August 11th (next week)
  7:00 pm–6:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Grab and Go Meals
- 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- 7:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
552 West End Avenue
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 580-3326
http://www.saintignatiusnyc.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Name of Jesus – St. Gregory The Great
6 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
Info
The Social Services Referral program are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm, and continues to assist hundreds of individuals and families in a variety of social services ranging from assistance with housing, social security, food stamp benefits, obtaining medical insurance, and life-event counseling.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- This Thursday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- Tue, August 12th (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
214 West 97th Street
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 932-8040
https://www.holynamenyc.org/food-program
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Food pantry (groceries)
Liz's Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
2 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, September 27th (next month)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, October 25th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
406 E 80th St
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 288-6250
https://www.stelmo79.org/lizspantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Project Create/Franciscan Handmaids of Mary - Anthony House
8 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.89 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, August 13th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, August 20th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
73 Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10026
directions
Contact
(212) 663-1596
http://www.createinc.org/index.asp
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ascension R.C. Church Food Pantry
10 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.91 mi
Info
Advised to arrive around an hour early
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, September 20th (next month)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, October 18th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
221 W 107 St.
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 222-0666
www.ascensionchurchnyc.org
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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
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.