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Find Free Food In Morningside HeightsLemontree 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.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Columbia Food Pantry, The Medical Center

    26 minutes

    average wait time

    0.27 mi


    Info

    Pantry is open to the public.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Location

    616 West 114th Street

    New York, NY 10025

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Broadway Presbyterian Church

    average user rating

    0.25 mi


    Info

    • Tuesdays are vegetables while Thursdays is dry goods
    • Thanksgiving dinner is available on thanksgiving from around 1 oclock
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Help with social services/public benefits

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Friday, Wednesday, Monday

    Location

    601 West 114th Street

    New York, NY 10025

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 864-6100

    http://broadwaycommunity.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Riverside Church Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    0.12 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Toiletries, if available
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

    Location

    91 Claremont Ave

    New York, NY 10027

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 870-6733

  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 Morningside 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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Soup Kitchen at Cathedral Community Cares

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    Info

    • The Food Stamp Program provides pre-screening for clients interested in receiving Food Stamps, and recertification for those already enrolled. CCC partners with trained, professional staff from the New York City Coalition Against Hunger and the Food Bank for New York City to offer this service. Please call (212) 316-7583 to set up an appointment. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you are interested in volunteering with the Sunday Soup Kitchen, please go to newyorkcares.org and click on “Become a Volunteer." Once you’ve become a New York Cares volunteer, you can select Cathedral Community Cares as your project site.

    • Person seeking professional clothing must provide a referral from an agency.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–3:00 pm

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

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Clothing may be available
    • Next Wednesday

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Clothing may be available
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    Location

    1047 Amsterdam Avenue

    New York, NY 10025

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 316-7583

    https://www.stjohndivine.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Food Bank For New York City - Harlem

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    0.57 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Download the app or text "FOOD" to PANTRY (726-879) from any phone
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Halal food available
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–3:30 pm

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • Senior (Adults 60+) Grab & Go Meals
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • 2 meals per person
      • Children can join Supper Klub and receive meals for everyone in home
      • Easy on-site registration for Supper Klub family meal pick-up
    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–3:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Other public benefits: 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

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

    Location

    252 West 116th Street

    New York, NY 10026

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 566-7855

    www.foodbanknyc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Corinthian Baptist Church - Fishes and Loaves

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 am–4:00 am

    • Fri, April 5th (next week)

      12:00 am–4:00 am

    • Fri, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 am–4:00 am

    • 12:00 am–4:00 am

      every week on Friday

    Location

    1912 Adam Clayton Powell Ave

    New York, NY 10026

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 864-5976

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Community Impact/Ford Hall

    no ratings yet

    0.27 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    Location

    616 W 114th st

    New York, NY 10025

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    African Services Committee

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi


    Info

    Get referral from We Are Not Afraid Community Center at St. Mary's Episcopal Church

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Referral required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Location

    429 West 127th Street

    New York, NY 10027

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    We Are Not Afraid Community Center at St. Mary's Episcopal Church

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 mi


    • Requirements

      • Free community fridge also available at this location, open 24/7
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Documentation required for each member of household if picking up for family who is not present
      • Register on PLENTIFUL app
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers
      • Open on holidays
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, April 5th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Location

    530 West 133rd Street

    New York, NY 10027

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Missionaries of Charity - Harlem

    no ratings yet

    0.5 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • 9:30 am–10:30 am

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

    Location

    406 W 127th St

    New York, NY 10027

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 222-7229

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Morningside 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 Morningside 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 Morningside Heights that’s open today: Columbia Food Pantry, The Medical Center, Broadway Presbyterian Church, Food Bank For New York City - Harlem, African Services Committee, Missionaries of Charity - Harlem

  20. Where are you located?

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