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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Open Hand Association (OHA)

    71 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi


    Info

    • Friday schedules are not set unless the food is remaining over from Thursday.
    • Please call ahead to confirm if food is available on other days.
    • Distribution at corner of Lydig and Barnes
    • Open on hollidays
    • Client can visit once a week
    • Needs volunteers
    • Will be given a Pantry ID upon registration
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Pet food may be available

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

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

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Saturday

    Map of Open Hand Association (OHA)

    Location

    821 Lydig Avenue

    East Bronx, NY 10462

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 913-2151

    https://www.aaopenhand.org/events

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.32 mi


    Info

    • May start early during winter around 9:30 am.
    • Please call +1 (718) 828-1114 to confirm if open on Jewish holidays.
    • Open to all
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:15 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      10:15 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      10:15 am–11:00 am

    • 10:15 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.89 mi


    Info

    • Needs volunteers
    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      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 Bronxdale.

  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)

    60 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi


    Info

    The pantry is small, distributing 350-400 bags. They offer groceries only, not refrigerated meals.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    6 minutes

    average wait time

    0.37 mi


    Info

    Our Lady of Solace food pantry provides free groceries to low‑income households in the 10462 zip code. Clients must register, show ID, and bring their own bags or a cart. The pantry operates two afternoons each week, offering a client‑choice selection of staple foods.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.89 mi


    Info

    Parish‑run soup kitchen offering free, ready‑to‑eat to‑go meals to the local community on Saturdays. This helps clients understand how the program works.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.93 mi


    Info

    Louise’s Pantry, operated by Nazareth Housing, is a client‑choice food pantry that provides nutritious groceries—including fresh produce and baby formula—while connecting families to additional supports through intake, benefits screening, and referrals.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      7:30 am–9:30 am

      • Client choice pantry
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      7:30 am–9:30 am

      • Client choice pantry
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      7:30 am–9:30 am

      • Client choice pantry
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • 7:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.77 mi


    Info

    The pantry is freethere is no $1.50 fee. A contribution is only required if participants receive breakfast or lunch at the center.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, May 12th (next week)

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Tue, June 9th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Tue, July 14th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:30 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    44 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    Info

    • Seniors are given first choice, then other visitors can get food
    • Must arrive early to get number/ticket
    • Volunteers needed
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      2:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next week)

      2:30 pm–5:00 pm

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

      2:30 pm–5:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 2:30 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.07 mi


    Info

    Client‑choice, supermarket‑style food pantry distributing free, fresh, and well‑balanced groceries. Uses an appointment system to minimize waiting while allowing walk‑in on‑site registration. https://edmnyc.org/supermarket-pantry/

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, May 15th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, May 29th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, June 12th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bronxdale 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 Bronxdale 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 Bronxdale 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 Bronxdale.

  20. Where are you located?

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