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 Morningside Heights.

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 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.

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 Morningside Heights 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 Morningside Heights that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckxi31irc000404vzkfo7zk7s">The Riverside Church Food Pantry</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckyy9ektv359773lz5i4aluskn">Broadway Community Soup Kitchen</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckyy9l9kz361923lz5ntzhtv93">Cathedral Kitchen – St. John the Divine</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/404">Food Bank For New York City - Harlem</a>

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
The Riverside Church Food Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.12 mi
Info
Open to individuals and families who reside from West 96th Street to West 179th Street. You must show proof of address, ID and proof of age for any children under 18 years old.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Toiletries, if available
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
91 Claremont Ave
New York, NY 10027
directions
Contact
(212) 870-6733
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Food pantry (groceries)
Columbia Food Pantry, The Medical Center
3 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.27 mi
Info
Pantry is open to the public.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Monday
  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
Contact
(212) 854-1492
https://thefoodpantry.studentgroups.columbia.edu
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Broadway Community Soup Kitchen
3 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.25 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Help with social services/public benefits
- Info
  Needs volunteers
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
601 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 864-6100
http://broadwaycommunity.org/
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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 Morningside Heights.
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), Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
Cathedral Kitchen – St. John the Divine
5 reviews
Unclaimed
10 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.

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- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Today
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  ID required
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  Client can visit: Once a week
  A photo ID is required
- Tomorrow
  Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  ID required
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Food Bank For New York City - Harlem
16 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.57 mi
Info
Use Plentiful to register for the pantry and make an appointment to pick up food without waiting in line.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:30 pm
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Proof of address required
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
  A photo ID is required
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
  Proof of address required
  Senior-only Pantry bag pick-up times
  A photo ID is required
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  Seniors Only
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–3:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
252 West 116th Street
New York, NY 10026
directions
Contact
(212) 894-8060
www.foodbanknyc.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Joseph of the Holy Family
2 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.46 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, July 19th (next week)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, August 2nd (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next month)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
405 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
directions
Contact
(646) 398-9151
https://www.stjosephsharlem.com/food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Corinthian Baptist Church - Fishes and Loaves
1 review
Unclaimed
14 minutes
average wait time

0.68 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  12:00 am–4:00 am
- Fri, July 18th (next week)
  12:00 am–4:00 am
- Fri, July 25th (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
7 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.27 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Fresh produce
- Mon, July 21st (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Fresh produce
- Sat, July 26th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
616 W 114th st
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 854-6310
http://communityimpact.columbia.edu/
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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

0.73 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
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Wed, July 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- Wed, August 6th (in 4 weeks)
  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)
Grand Central Food Program, Cathedral of st john
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.4 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): 8:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm
  every day
Location
1059 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
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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.
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 Morningside Heights 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 Morningside Heights that’s open today: The Riverside Church Food Pantry, Broadway Community Soup Kitchen, Cathedral Kitchen – St. John the Divine, Food Bank For New York City - Harlem
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.