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

    Eastchester Presbyterian Church

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.76 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

      • ID required
    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Eastchester Presbyterian Church

    Location

    3154 Fish Ave

    New York, NY 10469

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 798-1855

    https://www.eastpreschurch.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.06 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    57 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.12 mi


    Info

    Community food pantry operated by Bronxwood International Church of God that provides free groceries, including fresh produce and staple items such as canned goods, eggs, and poultry. Distributions are held inside the church on a first‑come‑first‑served basis, and guests are asked to bring their own bags or carts.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday

  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 Baychester.

  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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    12 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.85 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 mi


    Info

    Church-run community food pantry distributing free groceries to local households.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    38 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.82 mi


    Info

    Weekly ICNA Relief pantry offers free halal groceries in the Bronx, including fresh produce and staple items, using a client‑choice model to serve families with dignity. The pantry provides meats, dairy, breads, fruits, and occasionally clothing during seasonal drives.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:00 am

    • 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

  11. Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.07 mi


    Info

    This food pantry serves the community with groceries.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.84 mi


    Info

    Weekly ICNA Relief pantry offers free halal groceries in the Bronx, including fresh produce and staple items, using a client‑choice model to serve families with dignity. The pantry provides meats, dairy, breads, fruits, and occasionally clothing during seasonal drives.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
      • Clothing may be available
      • Halal food available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, May 15th (next week)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, May 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.9 mi


    Info

    The types of meals differ by center and range from grab-and-go to in-person, using a reservation system. Please contact your JASA Older Adult Center (phone number 718.320.2066) before arriving in person. JASA Older Adult Centers will be providing hot daily meals to be eaten on site, if you need a to go meal, some JASA sites will provide you with a Grab and Go meal, as per the Department for the Aging's (DFTA) directives. If you have not registered with one of JASA's Older Adult Centers in the past but would like to receive meals, please call the JASA Older Adult Center

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.95 mi


    Info

    This JASA Older Adult Center provides hot meals to be eaten on-site. Grab-and-go meals may also be available, as per Department for the Aging (DFTA) directives. A reservation system is used. New clients who wish to receive meals should contact the center to register.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Baychester 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 Baychester 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Baychester to see if any are 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 in Baychester.

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Baychester for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Baychester, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.