Meals are for on-site consumption only and cannot be taken out. A voluntary contribution of $1.25 for breakfast and $1.75 for lunch is suggested.

Membership is Free, you must be 60 years old or older Hours of Operation: Monday -Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Breakfast is served every day from 8:30 am- 10:00 am for a Voluntary contribution of $1.25 Lunch is served every day from 11:30am pm- 1:00 pm for a Voluntary contribution of $1.75

Alliance for Positive Change's Midtown Central Headquarters primarily serves individuals enrolled in their programs, particularly those with two or more chronic illnesses, HIV, or mental health and substance use issues. They offer extensive social services, including support groups, housing navigation, insurance linkage, job training, cash management, and health homes. A main food pantry distribution is held on the 15th of every month for registered clients. Emergency food is available during operating hours, provided once for first-time non-clients, and ongoing for registered clients. To become a client and access services, walk-ins are welcome for intake Monday through Friday, preferably by 4:00 PM. Please bring an ID and Medicaid card for intake. The location is on the 3rd Floor. The phone number is a central line providing options for various Alliance for Positive Change centers.

Distribution is on Madison Square Park (5th Ave. & 27th St.) "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."

Early every morning, on weekdays, weekends, holidays, through snowstorms, heatwaves and even hurricanes, over 300 homeless, disabled, unemployed, a large number of women and children migrants, veterans, and those fallen on hard times – all of them poor and hungry – gather along West 31st Street in New York City. The bells of St. Francis of Assisi Church ring at 7 a.m. sharp, signaling that the Breadline is open

Truck stop and distribute at North East Corner of 34th St & 8th Ave "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."

We are only open to folks who are already GMHC clients. In order to receive our food pantry or hot meal services, folks must arrive with a GMHC client ID

The River School is a New York City public elementary school that operates as a free Summer Meals site through the NYC Department of Education. During the summer season, this location provides free breakfast and lunch to any child or teen 18 years old or younger, with no ID, sign-up, proof of address, or proof of income required. Children do not need to be enrolled at the school to receive a meal.

Everyone who wishes to receive food must be registered. Registration occurs during the hours of distribution only. You must bring identification, social benefits card(s), and proof of residence for all the members of your household.

ID required for all members of the household

Only serves midtown Manhattan between 14th and 59th Streets, from river to river

On-site registration required