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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: St. Francis Breadline , Holy Apostles , Alliance for Positive Change

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
St Peter's Food Pantry
10 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.71 mi
Info
Call (212) 929-2390 to confirm if the Food Pantry is open before going to the scheduled distribution.

closed on the following dates: December 27, 2025 (Christmas) January 3, 2026 (New Year's Weekend) April 4, 2026 (Easter Weekend) May 24, 2026 (Memorial Day Weekend)
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Might be closed before holidays, call to confirm.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  CLOSED
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  CLOSED
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
346 W 20th St
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 929-2390
www.stpeterschelsea.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Madison Square Park (5th Ave. & 27th St.)
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.22 mi
Info
Distribution is on Madison Square Park (5th Ave. & 27th St.) "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): 8:45 pm
- Next Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
  every day
Location
11 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
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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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Francis Breadline
12 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
Early every morning, on weekdays, weekends, holidays, through snowstorms, heatwaves and even hurricanes, over 300 homeless, disabled, unemployed, a large number of women and children migrants, veterans, and those fallen on hard times – all of them poor and hungry – gather along West 31st Street in New York City. The bells of St. Francis of Assisi Church ring at 7 a.m. sharp, signaling that the Breadline is open
- Requirements
  Zip code restrictions
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  No reservation necessary
  No requirements
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:30 am
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  No reservation necessary
  No requirements
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  every day
Location
135 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(973) 778-1915
https://stfrancisbreadline.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.
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)
Holy Apostles
15 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.63 mi
Info
Not yet accepting applicants for Food Pantry. Everyone is welcome to the Soup Kitchen/Meal program.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Help with social services/public benefits
  Clothing may be available
  Offers job training/assistance
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
296 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 924-0167
https://holyapostlessoupkitchen.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Madison Square Park (5th Ave & 27th St)
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.03 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
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:45 pm
- Next Saturday
  8:45 pm
- Next Sunday
  8:45 pm
- 8:45 pm
  every day
Location
234 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2090
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Penn Station
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.56 mi
Info
Truck stop and distribute at North East Corner of 34th St & 8th Ave "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
- Tomorrow
  9:00 pm
- Next Saturday
  9:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  9:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
  every day
Location
298 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10119
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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Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Cross, St. John the Baptist, Bread of Life
18 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
Info
Everyone who wishes to receive food must be registered. Registration occurs during the hours of distribution only. You must bring identification, social benefits card(s), and proof of residence for all the members of your household.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required for all members of the household
  Registration required on site
  Only serves midtown Manhattan between 14th and 59th Streets, from river to river
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  CLOSED
  Registration required
- Wed, January 14th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Registration required
- Wed, January 28th (next month)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Registration required
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
213 W 30th St
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(917) 327-5855
https://www.christinthecity.nyc/st-john-bread-of-life
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army New York Temple Corp
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.71 mi
Info
Corps #: (212) 337-7469 Call between 9 and 2pm to make appointment , its only for neighbourhood. They will provide a pick up time.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Only serve the neighborhood
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
120 W 14th St
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 337-7469
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Food pantry (groceries)
Alliance for Positive Change
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
Info
They mostly deal with people who are are in need of medical services i.e disabled, chronic diseases, HIV. To get signed up to their program one would need to enroll and this can be done by either walk ins or call ahead for the enrollment process
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Members Only
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  CLOSED
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
64 W 35th St
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 645-0875
https://alliance.nyc/basic-needs
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Keith Haring (GMHC)
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
Info
We are only open to folks who are already GMHC clients. In order to receive our food pantry or hot meal services, folks must arrive with a GMHC client ID
- Requirements
  GMHC Client ID required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
- December 24th is Christmas Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
307 W 38th St
New York, NY 10018
directions
Contact
(212) 367-1409
https://www.gmhc.org/services/meals-nutrition/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: St. Francis Breadline, Holy Apostles , Alliance for Positive Change
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.