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Food pantry (groceries)

The Prodigal Center

40 minutes

average wait time


  • Requirements

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

    • Free Groceries
    • 1 bag per family/person
    • Diapers upon availability
    • Clothing may be available
  • Info

    • Needs volunteers
    • Closed on major holidays

Schedule

  • Next Tuesday

    11:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

    11:00 am–2:00 pm

  • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

    11:00 am–2:00 pm

  • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    every week on Tuesday

Map of The Prodigal Center

Location

709 Tiffany St

Bronx, NY 10474

directions

Contact

(718) 644-8523

theprodigalcenter.org

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting The Prodigal Center, April 30th at 11:00 AM in 3 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–The Prodigal Center requires: First come, first serve: open until food runs out.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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 accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. The Prodigal Center does not require an appointment or pre-registration, but please review all details on the resource to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like The Prodigal Center offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, The Prodigal Center may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is The Prodigal Center open today?

The Prodigal Center is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. The Prodigal Center is located at 709 Tiffany St!