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 SoHo.

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 SoHo 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 SoHo 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 SoHo that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckyzlfcp02841703o1d98mopoiz">The Door</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckz1gengg188413mztqafv846u">God’s Love We Deliver</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/1176">The Door - Food Pantry</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/492">Grand Central Food Program, Chinatown</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clnnnixf301iss50f5dhguy9m">Chinatown Community Fridge & Pantry</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in SoHo 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.

Free Food in SoHo - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In SoHoLemontree 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.

Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Grand Central Food Program, Sunshine Hotel/Bowery Mission
31 minutes
average wait time

0.32 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Breakfast
- Info
  No requirements
  Lunch
  Nightly mobile soup kitchen
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every day
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
227 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(212) 674-3456
https://nycrescue.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Door
10 minutes
average wait time

0.37 mi
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  11:00 am–6:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–6:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 am–6:00 pm
- 11:00 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Location
555 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013
directions
Contact
(212) 453-0222
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Sunshine Hotel/Bowery Mission between Stanton & Rivington
no ratings yet

0.32 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:20 pm–8:30 pm
- This Friday
  8:20 pm–8:30 pm
- Next Saturday
  8:20 pm–8:30 pm
- 8:20 pm–8:30 pm
  every day
Location
227 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
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 SoHo.
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!
Meal delivery
God’s Love We Deliver
no ratings yet

Info
Our meals are frozen therefore potential clients will need to confirm they have the facilities to store and reheat the meals. We do not offer Kosher, Halal or Vegan however we do have a Vegetarian option. Also, there are certain food allergies we are not be able to accommodate.
- Requirements
  Eligibility: Chronic or life-altering illness like cancer, Alzheimer’s, renal failure, COPD, HIV/AIDS. Check your eligibility at https://www.glwd.org/get-meals/find-out-if-you-are-eligible-for-medically-tailored-meals/
  Meal delivery service for those living with serious medical conditions, free of charge. Registration required & medical documentation must be provided.
Schedule
- Open now!
  8:00 pm–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Tomorrow
  8:00 pm–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- This Friday
  8:00 pm–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- 8:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
207 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
directions
Contact
(212) 294-8100
https://www.glwd.org/get-meals/get-meals/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dropdown&utm_campaign=get_meals
Food pantry (groceries)
Vision Urbana Inc.
15 minutes
average wait time

0.66 mi
Info
sign-up to volunteer here: https://network.visionurbana.org/volunteer or email eric@visionurbana.org for volunteer opportunities
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, May 13th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
66 Essex Street
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(646) 626-9748
https://www2.visionurbana.org/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Door - Food Pantry
no ratings yet

0.37 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Open now!
  12:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
555 Broome St
New York, NY 10013
directions
Contact
(212) 941-9090
https://door.org/programs-services/food-and-nutrition/
Food pantry (groceries)
Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry, Lower East Side
50 minutes
average wait time

0.76 mi
Info
Registration at Haven Plaza office at 200 Avenue C is required
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Tuesday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Monday
Location
206 E 4th St
New York, NY 10009
directions
Contact
(646) 713-2681
https://nazarethhousingnyc.org/louises-pantry/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Chinatown
no ratings yet

0.48 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  No requirements
  Nightly mobile soup kitchen
Schedule
- Today
  7:45 pm–7:55 pm
- Tomorrow
  7:45 pm–7:55 pm
- This Saturday
  7:45 pm–7:55 pm
- 7:45 pm–7:55 pm
  every day
Location
60 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10013
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
Lower Manhattan Food Not Bombs
no ratings yet

0.46 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Other material needs: 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
36 East 1st Street
New York, NY 10003
directions
Contact
(212) 254-1640
https://wck.org/news/ny-nj
Community fridge
Chinatown Community Fridge & Pantry
no ratings yet
- Info
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–6:00 pm
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–6:00 pm
- 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
96 Baxter Street
New York, NY 10013
directions
Contact
https://www.instagram.com/chinatown.communityfridge/?hl=en
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in SoHo 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 SoHo 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 SoHo that’s open today: The Door, God’s Love We Deliver, The Door - Food Pantry, Grand Central Food Program, Chinatown, Chinatown Community Fridge & Pantry
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in SoHo for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.