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    Food pantry (groceries)

    COMMUNITY IMPACT

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    Info

    Community Impact’s Ford Hall Food Pantry distributes fresh produce and dry goods to neighborhood families, homeless individuals, and seniors, and also maintains a closet of warm clothing. The pantry is closed on major holidays.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of COMMUNITY IMPACT

    Location

    616 WEST 114TH STREET

    New York, NY 10025

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 854-6310

    https://communityimpact.columbia.edu/content/food-pantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.53 mi


    Info

    Campus food pantry providing free groceries to currently enrolled Columbia University students. Orders are placed online and picked up by scheduled appointment at Lerner Hall, 5th Floor (Room 582). Supports students experiencing food insecurity; accommodations available upon request.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      12:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Next Friday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, August 19th (in 2 weeks)

      12:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • 12:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.25 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, August 15th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on 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 Bloomingdale.

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

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.52 mi


    Info

    Clients can receive meals, including breakfast and lunch. Clients can choose to dine in or take away meals. If dining in, consider bringing your own container for leftovers. Meals change daily and may include juice and fruit. Social services are also available.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.4 mi


    Info

    Every other week (Wednesday), the distribution is either hot meals and grocery bags, alternating.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Wed, August 19th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Wed, September 2nd (in 4 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Wed, September 16th (next month)

      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 2 weeks on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.51 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Mon, August 17th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Sat, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

  11. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.33 mi


    Info

    Free breakfast and lunch provided through the New York City Department of Education's Free Summer Meals Program, part of the federal Summer Food Service Program. Open to all children and teens 18 years old and younger. No registration, identification, income proof, or paperwork is required to receive meals. Operated at P.S. 163 Alfred E. Smith during summer recess.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.4 mi


    Info

    Soup Kitchen Hours: SUN 10AM-3PM

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Sun, August 16th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Sun, August 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.17 mi


    Info

    Church hosts a weekly hot “grab‑and‑go” meal service (soup kitchen) on site, operated in partnership with Salem Community Service Council/Greater Harlem Cooperative Parish. All are welcome. The site is wheelchair accessible.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 20th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 27th (in 3 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 mi


    Info

    "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."

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm

    • Next Sunday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm

      every day

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale 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?

    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 Bloomingdale that’s open today: St. Michael's Church kitchen

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.