Operated by the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (now part of Goddard Riverside), this emergency food pantry serves Manhattan's Upper East Side. It distributes fresh produce and shelf-stable groceries, with periodic distributions of supplemental items such as pet food and infant formula/diapers when supplies allow. Kosher options are commonly included among available groceries.

Park Avenue Synagogue runs a food pantry founded in 1987, with weekly grocery packages distributed to local families in need. The program has been coo…

New York Common Pantry's East Harlem site offers two distinct food programs. The Client Choice Pantry provides supplemental grocery packages in five categories (protein, dairy, grains, fruits, and vegetables) scaled to household size; registration with photo ID for adults, ID for children, and proof of address is required, and packages are distributed every two weeks. The Hot Meals/Brown Bags To Go Program provides ready-to-eat meals seven days a week — Hot Meals are offered as dine-in or take-away on weekdays, while Brown Bag Meals (a sandwich, snack, and beverage) are take-away only on weekends and holidays. Everyone is welcome for meal service with no photo ID required. Emergency grocery bags, case management, and pet food (when available) may also be provided.

Liz's Pantry is open every other Saturday from 10-11 AM. The dates through 2026 are as follows:​​​

January 10, 2026

January 24, 2026

February 7, 2026

February 21, 2026

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The Friday Soup Kitchen has served hot, nourishing lunches to hungry neighbors for over 45 years. The program is entirely volunteer-run and privately funded, receiving no government money. Meals are prepared and distributed by a dedicated community of volunteers who greet every guest with dignity and respect. Food donations come from local businesses including Eli's, Butterfield, Levain Bakery, and Trader Joe's. Guests line up outside the 80th Street entrance of All Souls Church. All are welcome regardless of circumstances, and no identification or registration is required.

Tag Young Scholars is a New York City public K-8 gifted and talented school in East Harlem that also serves as a free summer meals location. During summer recess, the school's cafeteria opens to the community through the NYC Department of Education's Summer Meals Program, offering free nutritious breakfast and lunch to children and teens on weekdays. Children do not need to be enrolled at TAG to participate, and meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis with halal options available at this site. The program is operated centrally by the NYC DOE Office of Food and Nutrition Services, and families can also use the citywide site finder or text/phone 311 to locate additional nearby options.

An NYC Public Schools Summer Meals site at Central Park East II School, run by the New York City Department of Education Office of Food and Nutrition Services. Free breakfast and lunch are served to all children and teens 18 and younger. No identification, registration, income, or residency proof is required. The program welcomes neighborhood youth, not just students enrolled at the school, and meals are distributed first come, first served while supplies last.

St. Cecilia's Food Pantry provides a variety of groceries to support individuals and families in the community. Our dedicated volunteers strive to make the process smooth and welcoming for everyone who visits.

A free summer meal site operated by NYC Public Schools that serves free breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 years old and younger. No registration, proof of income, or identification is required, and adults do not need to accompany children to pick up meals.