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 Manhattan.

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 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.

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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckxexc1jz02580413fd7wddny">Public Health Solutions</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckxexc1jq01290413lrhuxs8b">Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) Benefits Hotline</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/504">International Pentecostal Church food bank</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckyy815uy230503lz5hbzzhhtw">Iris House Westside Soup Kitchen</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/790">NYC Love Kitchen</a>

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Manhattan - Lemontree Directory

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SNAP/EBT
Public Health Solutions
22 reviews
Unclaimed
18 minutes
average wait time
Info
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
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- This Thursday
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday
Location
40 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013
directions
Contact
(800) 544-8269
https://www.healthsolutions.org/community-work/food-nutrition/snap-assistance/
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SNAP/EBT
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) Benefits Hotline
13 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

Info
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
- Today
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Walk-ins accepted
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Walk-ins accepted
- This Thursday
  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
Location
45 Wadsworth Avenue
New York, NY 10033
directions
Contact
(929) 415-8745
https://www.nmic.org/benefits/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Clement's Food Pantry
42 reviews
Unclaimed
34 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
- This Friday
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Saturday
  8:30 am–11:30 am
- Fri, March 7th (in 2 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
Location
423 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
directions
Contact
(212) 246-7277
www.stclementsnyc.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 Manhattan.
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)
International Pentecostal Church food bank
64 reviews
Unclaimed
48 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
- This Friday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Tue, February 25th (next week)
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Friday
Location
619 W 179th St
New York, NY 10033
directions
Contact
(212) 568-3531
https://thecommunity.nonprofitnewyork.org/s/account/0018000000WGHIwAAP/international-pentecostal-church
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Iris House Westside Soup Kitchen
23 reviews
Unclaimed
41 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
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Fresh produce
  Walk-ins accepted
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
- 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
Location
2348 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard
New York, NY 10030
directions
Contact
(646) 548-0100
www.irishouse.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Charities Washington Heights Food Pantry
29 reviews
Unclaimed
44 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
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, February 27th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, March 6th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
665 West 182nd Street
New York, NY 10033
directions
Contact
(646) 630-2390
https://www.catholiccharitiesnyvolunteer.org/opportunity/a0C6T000013X0BNUA0/2022-cccs-washington-heights-food-pantry
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
NYC Love Kitchen
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
(Pickup only once as indicated on your card)
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  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
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  Registration required on site
- Tomorrow
  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 Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
401 West 205th Street
New York, NY 10034
directions
Contact
(470) 838-9292
https://www.nyclovekitchen.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Cross Church
23 reviews
Unclaimed
21 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
- This Saturday
  11:00 am
- Sat, March 8th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am
- Sat, March 22nd (next month)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
329 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036
directions
Contact
(212) 246-4732
https://www.christinthecity.nyc/food-pantries
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Food pantry (groceries)
City Harvest Mobile Market - The Washington Heights/Inwood Mobile Market- Dyckman
30 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 34 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
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Will reschedule in case of holiday closures
  Recommended to arrive before 10am; people begin lining up at 7am
Schedule
- This Saturday
  9:30 am–11:03 am
- Wed, March 12th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, March 22nd (next month)
  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
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Cecilia's Food Pantry
29 reviews
Unclaimed
24 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of household income required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, February 26th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, March 5th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
125 East 105Th Street
1st floor
NY, NY 10029
directions
Contact
(212) 348-0488
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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.
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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan that’s open today: Public Health Solutions, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) Benefits Hotline, International Pentecostal Church food bank, Iris House Westside Soup Kitchen, NYC Love Kitchen
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.