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

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.17 mi


    Info

    We distribute grocery bags filled with proteins, grains, vegetables, fruits, and dry goods every Thursday. To make an appointment, please call 212-378-0234 or email us at pantry@crossroadsnyc.org. You can also find us at plentifulapp.com. Family size determines the amount of food that each family will receive. Please remember to bring current identification with proof of address for all household members on your first day.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Proof of housing with cooking facilities required.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:45 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:45 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every day

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:45 am–8:45 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Sunday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (212) 378-0234

    https://www.crossroadsnyc.org/

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

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    0.81 mi


    Info

    • Must live within 20 blocks of the neighborhood
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Contact

    (212) 265-5433

    www.sphnyc.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.6 mi


    Info

    "For a smoother experience, this is a grab-and-go meal site where trucks arrive sometimes earlier or later due to traffic. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the truck is running late, please allow at least 15 minutes from the scheduled arrival time before inquiring."

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:15 pm

    • Tomorrow

      7:15 pm

    • This Friday

      7:15 pm

    • 7:15 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 Midtown East.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.85 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, October 23rd (next week)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (212) 246-3540

    http://stlukesnyc.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.17 mi


    Info

    "For a smoother experience, this is a grab-and-go meal site where trucks arrive sometimes earlier or later due to traffic. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the truck is running late, please allow at least 15 minutes from the scheduled arrival time before inquiring." The Coalition’s Grand Central Food Program (GCFP) begins each night by providing meals at St. Bartholomew’s Church (“St. Bart’s”) on 51st Street between Park and Lexington Avenues. From there, three mobile vans leave to provide meals at the stops

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      6:00 pm–6:15 pm

      • Mobile soup kitchen truck
    • Tomorrow

      6:00 pm–6:15 pm

      • Mobile soup kitchen truck
    • This Friday

      6:00 pm–6:15 pm

      • Mobile soup kitchen truck
    • 6:00 pm–6:15 pm

      every day

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.32 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Toiletries, if available

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sun, October 26th (in 2 weeks)

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sun, November 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.1 mi


    Info

    "For a smoother experience, this is a grab-and-go meal site where trucks arrive sometimes earlier or later due to traffic. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the truck is running late, please allow at least 15 minutes from the scheduled arrival time before inquiring."

    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 pm

      every day

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.41 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      4:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, October 25th (next week)

      4:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, November 1st (in 2 weeks)

      4:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • 4:30 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (212) 758-0447

    https://www.allsaintsnyc.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.12 mi


    Info

    "For a smoother experience, this is a grab-and-go meal site where trucks arrive sometimes earlier or later due to traffic. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the truck is running late, please allow at least 15 minutes from the scheduled arrival time before inquiring."

    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:40 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:40 pm

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:40 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:40 pm

      every day

  14. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.9 mi


    Info

    Only for New York Tech Students The Grizzly Cupboard is excited to announce our new software PantrySoft! This program allows us to streamline our processes and better serve our pantry users.

    Long Island students: Use the PantrySoft link below to schedule a time to come to the Long Island pantry to select items. New York City students: Use the PantrySoft link below to place an online order from our current inventory and select a day/time to pick up your order. PantrySoft uses SSO, so you will use your New York Tech credentials to log in. Make your order or appointment here:

    PantrySoft If you have any questions or concerns please email bearbytesnyc@nyit.edu or bearbytesli@nyit.edu.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Midtown East 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 Midtown East 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 Midtown East that’s open today: St. Bartholomew's Community Ministry - Food Pantry, Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway, Grand Central Food Program, 51st Street between Park and Lexington Avenues

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Midtown East for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.