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 Upper West Side.

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 Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/1241">West Side Campaign Against Hunger</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/487">Holy Trinity Church - Soup Kitchen</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/886">Project DOROT</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/457">Grand Central Food Program, 79th St Boat Basin</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Upper West SideLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Ignatius Episcopal Church
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.18 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Toiletries, if available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Needs volunteers
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Monday
  7:00 pm–6:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Grab and Go Meals
- Sat, June 21st (next week)
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Needs volunteers
  Grab and Go Meals
- 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- 7:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
552 West End Avenue
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 580-3326
http://www.saintignatiusnyc.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
30 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.16 mi
Info
For prompt service, we recommend arriving at least ½ hour before closing time.
- Requirements
  State ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Delivery may be available
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
263 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.wscah.org/food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Advent Lutheran Church
15 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

0.42 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, June 21st (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 5th Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
2504 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 665-2504
https://www.adventnyc.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 Upper West Side.
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)
Holy Trinity Church - Soup Kitchen
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.15 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am
- This Friday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
213 W 82nd St
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 787-0634
https://htcny.org/outreach-ministries
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Meal delivery
Project DOROT
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
Info
The Kosher Meals at Home program delivers meals to senior adults who keep kosher (or Halal) and live on the Upper West Side (from 50th Street to 125th Street) and the Upper East Side (from 50th Street to 96th Street).

Meals are frozen and come in a “TV Dinner” style tray with a protein, a starch, and a vegetable. Three to five meals are delivered each week (older adults are assigned a delivery day and window of time to expect the delivery). There is a sliding-scale contribution of $5/meal down to $1/meal.

There may be a wait list for this program (it changes week-to-week), but in an emergency situation, Kosher Meals at Home can usually assist with meals short-term until a case management agency can take over the meal delivery.

The older adult requesting meals needs to be able to safely heat the meals in a microwave or regular oven on their own (or have an aide or family member/caregiver who can heat the meals for them). Meals cannot be heated in a toaster oven unless they are transferred to another dish that is safe.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
171 West 85th Street
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 769-2850
https://www.dorotusa.org/our-programs/at-home/kosher-meals-at-home
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Congregation Bnai Jeshurun
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.21 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, June 19th (next week)
  12:00 pm
- Thu, June 26th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
257 West 88th Street
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 787-7600
https://bj.org/programs/tackling-food-insecurity/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, 79th St Boat Basin
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.35 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."
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  7:55 pm
- Tomorrow
  7:55 pm
- This Friday
  7:55 pm
- 7:55 pm
  every day
Location
401 West End Avenue
New York, NY 10024
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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Matthew's, St. Timothy's Day Care - Soup Kitchen
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.27 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sun, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sun, June 29th (in 3 weeks)
  2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
26 W 84th St
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 362-6750
https://www.smstchurch.org/events/sundaymeals-2024-1-k3cws
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Name of Jesus – St. Gregory The Great
6 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
The Social Services Referral program are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm, and continues to assist hundreds of individuals and families in a variety of social services ranging from assistance with housing, social security, food stamp benefits, obtaining medical insurance, and life-event counseling.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Thu, June 19th (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
  Hands out sandwiches
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
214 West 97th Street
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 932-8040
https://www.holynamenyc.org/food-program
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Michael's Church kitchen
5 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.72 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, June 21st (next week)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, June 28th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
225 W 99th St
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 222-2700
https://www.saintmichaelschurch.org/event/saturday-kitchen-pilgrim-resource-center/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side that’s open today: West Side Campaign Against Hunger, Holy Trinity Church - Soup Kitchen, Project DOROT, Grand Central Food Program, 79th St Boat Basin
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Upper West Side for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.