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 University 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 University 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 University 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in University Heights to see if any are 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 in University Heights.

Where are you located?

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

Free Food in University Heights - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In University 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.

Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Fordham & University
54 minutes
average wait time

0.24 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  No requirements
  Nightly mobile soup kitchen
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:45 pm–9:05 pm
- Next Saturday
  8:45 pm–9:05 pm
- Next Sunday
  8:45 pm–9:05 pm
- 8:45 pm–9:05 pm
  every day
Location
2345 University Avenue
University Heights, NY 10468
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)
St Nicholas of Tolentine Church
1 hour 55 minutes
average wait time

0.24 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
2345 University Avenue
University Heights, NY 10468
directions
Contact
(718) 295-6800
https://stnicholasoftolentinebronx.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Every Day is a Miracle - Jerome Location
1 hour 17 minutes
average wait time

0.42 mi
Info
Client Registration and appointments can be done/made digitally now and the verification process can occur in person or over the phone with a member services associate. However, in-person services are still available: on Wednesdays at our main location, 2424 Jerome Ave, from 9a -12p ONLY.

Closed:

Thanksgiving week

Last two weeks of December
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
  Client choice pantry
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
  Client choice pantry
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
  Client choice pantry
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
2424 Jerome Avenue
Timothy Dwight Elementary School P.S. 33
Fordham Heights, NY 10468
directions
Contact
(347) 618-1162
www.edmnyc.org
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 University 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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA), Davidson Ave
33 minutes
average wait time

0.33 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Halal food available
Schedule
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Thu, May 23rd (in 4 weeks)
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Thu, June 13th (in 2 months)
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
2107 Davidson Avenue
University Heights, NY 10453
directions
Contact
(212) 920-6202
https://munasocialservice.org
Food pantry (groceries)
BronxWorks Morris Older Adult Center
34 minutes
average wait time

0.44 mi
- Requirements
  Seniors Only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Help with social services/public benefits
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
80 East 181st Street
Fordham Heights, NY 10453
directions
Contact
(718) 933-5300
https://bronxworks.org/our-services/benefits-and-other-assistance/food-pantries/
Food pantry (groceries)
Community Basic Organization
42 minutes
average wait time

0.45 mi
Info
Must be registered on Plentiful App

Appointments required. Please call: 718 731-6360

Closed for the summer (July and August) every year..
- Requirements
  ID required
  Register on PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  5:30 pm–6:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  5:30 pm–6:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)
  5:30 pm–6:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 5:30 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
2038 Davidson Ave
New York, NY 10453
directions
Contact
(718) 731-6360
http://www.thedccsite.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
St Simon Stock Food Pantry
37 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
Must get ticket from 7am to 8am. Distributio starts at 9am
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
2250 Ryer Avenue
Fordham Heights, NY 10457
directions
Contact
(718) 367-1251
Food pantry (groceries)
Calvary United Methodist Church
27 minutes
average wait time

0.56 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Friday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Fri, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
1885 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
directions
Contact
(718) 299-4732
Food pantry (groceries)
City Harvest Mobile Market - The Washington Heights/Inwood Mobile Market- Dyckman
1 hour 2 minutes
average wait time

0.74 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Eligible if you are a resident of the Dyckman Houses or Participate in programs a the Dyckman Senior Center
  Requirements/schedule may change in June
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Will reschedule in case of holiday closures
  Recommended to arrive before 10am; people begin lining up at 7am
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–11:03 am
- Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, May 25th (in 4 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:03 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 9:30 am–11:03 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
175 Nagle Avenue
New York , NY 10034
directions
Contact
(866) 444-0244
www.cityharvest.org
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Creston Avenue Baptist Church
1 hour 19 minutes
average wait time

0.54 mi
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
114 East 188th Street
Fordham Heights, NY 10468
directions
Contact
(718) 367-1754
http://www.crestonavenuebaptistchurch.org/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in University 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 University 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in University Heights to see if any are 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 in University Heights.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in University Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.