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="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/grand-central-food-program-79th-st-boat-basin">Grand Central Food Program, 79th St Boat Basin</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/national-council-of-jewish-women-1">National Council of Jewish Women</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.

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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, August 16th (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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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
- 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
- This Saturday
  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
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  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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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!
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Advent Lutheran Church
26 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.42 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, August 23rd (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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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
- Thu, August 14th (next week)
  12:00 pm
- Thu, August 21st (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
40 minutes
average wait time

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. Michael's Church kitchen
6 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.72 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Saturday
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Sat, August 23rd (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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
West End Collegiate Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.42 mi
Info
Please join us in the Chapel for our weekly Tuesday Table service, where we worship and share an agape meal with our neighbors in need.

Food may be enjoyed in the Chapel or to-go.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tue, August 19th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tue, August 26th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
245 West 77th Street
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 787-1566
https://www.westendchurch.org/calendar
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Soup Kitchen at Blessed Sacrament Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.75 mi
- Requirements
  Registration on website required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
152 West 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
directions
Contact
(212) 877-3111
https://www.blessedsacramentnyc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
National Council of Jewish Women
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.66 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Kosher food available
- Info
  May be closed during Jewish holidays
  Closed on major holidays
  Open to all
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:00 pm
  Provide prepacked bags or boxes of food
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–1:30 pm
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
241 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023
directions
Contact
(212) 687-5030
www.ncjwny.org
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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: Grand Central Food Program, 79th St Boat Basin, National Council of Jewish Women
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.