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    Food pantry (groceries)

    El Coqui Liberation Community Garden

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.15 mi


    Info

    El Coqui Liberation Community Garden is a South Bronx community garden that hosts a mutual-aid food pantry through Mission Helping Hand's Garden Project. Volunteers distribute free groceries, including fresh produce harvested from the garden's raised beds and shelf-stable staples such as rice, cereal, fruits, canned goods, and grab-and-go lunches, along with personal hygiene kits. The site also serves as a Trinity Church Wall Street Compassion Meals partner location for twice-monthly grocery distributions. Activities blend food access with community gardening, cultural events, and volunteer days, supporting residents of one of the nation's poorest congressional districts.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

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

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

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

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of El Coqui Liberation Community Garden

    Location

    414 E 163rd St

    (Melrose side)

    Bronx, NY 10451

    directions

    Contact

    (646) 705-5538

    https://missionhelpinghand.com/the-garden-project

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    48 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    Faith-based nonprofit pantry in Morrisania providing healthy pantry staples, including fresh produce, proteins, grains, and shelf-stable items. Supports homebound residents with delivery and offers periodic community programs and seasonal drives. Open to all regardless of religion, gender, sexual orientation, or social status.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.19 mi


    Info

    Community-based food pantry in the South Bronx operated by Morrisania Revitalization Corporation. Provides free groceries with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables and hosts nutrition education sessions through the City Harvest program. Serves approximately 225 families weekly, including many seniors, with food supplied through partnerships with City Harvest, United Way, the Food Bank for New York City, and HRA.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  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 Melrose.

  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)

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.17 mi


    Info

    Food is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Clients are encouraged to arrive by 10:30 AM to join the queue, as food may run out before the official end time of 12:30 PM. No ID or proof of address is required.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      • ID required
    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      • ID required
    • Thu, August 20th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      • ID required
    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    71 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    Info

    A community food pantry operated by New Covenant Community Development Corporation, which also provides free clothing, health screenings, and educational programs (Lunch & Learn) for Bronx residents. Walk-ins are accepted but those with Plentiful appointments are served first, so walk-in visitors may miss out on some items. You can schedule an appointment through the Plentiful app at app.plentifulapp.com/pantry/217.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, August 20th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi


    Info

    Church-run community food pantry distributing grocery bags to individuals and families in need. Tickets for food pantry services are distributed from 6am-7am on Saturdays. On-site registration is required to receive food. Food selection varies by availability from the food bank.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 am–7:00 am

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Kosher food available
      • Halal food available
    • Sat, August 22nd (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 am–7:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 6:00 am–7:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.3 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, August 22nd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, September 12th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, September 26th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.41 mi


    Info

    The Door's Bronx Youth Center provides an on-site food pantry with groceries and daily prepared to-go meals for youth members aged 12 to 24. In addition to food assistance, BYC offers employment and education programming, mental health supports, arts programming, legal assistance, and culinary services.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:35 am

    • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 10:35 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.52 mi


    Info

    Word of Life Christian Fellowship is a community food pantry serving the South Bronx through the outreach of Word of Life International. The pantry distributes groceries to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and offers fresh produce through the FreshConnect Food Box program in partnership with GrowNYC. SNAP and EBT are accepted, and anyone who is hungry or at risk of hunger is welcome, regardless of immigration status. Beyond groceries, clients can access free counseling with licensed social workers, case management, nutrition education, health screenings, and senior wellness programming for ages 55 and older.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
      • Seniors only
    • This Saturday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
    • Thu, August 20th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
      • Seniors only
    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (718) 861-5678(Wed–Sat 9am–5pm)

    https://www.wordoflifefornewyorkcity.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.19 mi


    Info

    Weekly food pantry distributing groceries and a weekday soup kitchen serving hot meals; operated by The Salvation Army Bronx Citadel Corps Community Center. Clients are required to bring picture ID with address and proof of address like utility bills or proof of lease. Call in advance for registration on any Monday to Friday, starting at 10 AM.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–1:45 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–1:45 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Melrose 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 Melrose 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 Melrose that’s open today: Manna of Life Ministries, Inc., Boom! Health, Wellness - Food Pantry, New Covenant Community Development Corporation, The Door Bronx Youth Center, Word of Life Christian Fellowship

  20. Where are you located?

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