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    SNAP/EBT

    Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) Benefits Hotline

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://summerebt.ny.gov/ They distribute food by lottery system you need to register for lottery in first 14 days of month to participate if you will not win the lottery your name will be added in next lottery automatically, NMIC’s benefits team can help you with more than 40 different public benefits, including SNAP, housing issues, and more. Open hours vary depending on benefits requested, so check website for details: https://www.nmic.org/covid-19-services/.

    Call our Benefits Hotline (929) 415 – 8745 on Mondays from 10 AM – 2 PM, or email Dale Reyes at dalereyes@nmic.org with any questions.

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (929) 415-8745

    https://www.nmic.org/benefits/

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    SNAP/EBT

    Public Health Solutions

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    18 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt/ Their counselors will help you find out if you qualify for SNAP, gather required documents, and submit your application. They will also provide referrals to other programs you may need, like WIC and health insurance.

    Call to get started with SNAP enrollment over the phone. You may have to leave a voicemail, but someone will call you back within 48 hours. Find the number for your borough below:

    • Bronx and Manhattan: 646-584-1553
    • Brooklyn: 646-819-2451 For Spanish: Jose 646-793-0841/ Rosemary 646-399-4822 (For Kings County Hospital SNAP services, call 646-771-5620)
    • Queens: 646-942-2431
    • Staten Island: 929-270-2181

    You can also fill out their request form online, and someone will get back to you: https://www.healthsolutions.org/find-services/

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Clement's Food Pantry

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • St. Clement's Food Pantry is a pick-up and go bag of groceries
    • . The bags are packed by volunteers and given out to registered clients.
    • When clients register they need to give a name but no address, and the number of people in the family. Bags are packed for family of one, two, three, then they are called to pick up the food.
    • Tghe address is 423 W. 46th Street, between 9th and 10th Ave.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, May 2nd (next week)

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, May 3rd (next week)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Fri, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

    Contact

    (212) 246-7277

    www.stclementsnyc.org

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Manhattan.

  7. 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!

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    Iris House Westside Soup Kitchen

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    31 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    To receive fresh produce on wednesdayyou need to be in line at 9am , After receiving token number client can leave and come back between 11am till 1pm t receive food

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (646) 548-0100

    www.irishouse.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    International Pentecostal Church food bank

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    53 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Fri, May 2nd (next week)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Washington Heights Food Pantry

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    36 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • Line starts forming at around 8:30 please be sure to arrive early.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    Help House – Love Kitchen

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    (Pickup only once as indicated on your card)

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Contact

    (470) 838-9292

    https://www.nyclovekitchen.com

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Holy Cross Church

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    14 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • You have to live within 15 blocks of the church
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Only serve residents of 30th to 57th Street and from 5th Avenue to 12th Avenue
      • Only serve the neighborhood
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 3rd (next week)

      11:00 am

    • Sat, May 17th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Sat, May 31st (next month)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    City Harvest Mobile Market - The Washington Heights/Inwood Mobile Market- Dyckman

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 hours 4 minutes

    average wait time


    • 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
      • Recommended to arrive before 10am; people begin lining up at 7am
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Will reschedule in case of holiday closures

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:03 am

    • Wed, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 24th (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

    Contact

    (866) 444-0244

    www.cityharvest.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Cecilia's Food Pantry

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (212) 348-0488

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Manhattan 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Manhattan do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Manhattan that’s open today: Public Health Solutions, Iris House Westside Soup Kitchen, International Pentecostal Church food bank, Help House – Love Kitchen

  20. Where are you located?

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