Food pantry (groceries)
17 minutes
average wait time
0.14 mi
Today
9:00 am
This Thursday
9:00 am
Tue, October 28th (next week)
9:00 am
9:00 am
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.42 mi
Open now!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am
every day
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every day
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
every day
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
30 minutes
average wait time
0.25 mi
Come before 10am to line up and get a number.
Wed, October 29th (next week)
1:00 pm
Wed, November 26th (next month)
1:00 pm
Wed, December 31st (in 2 months)
1:00 pm
1:00 pm
every month on the last Wednesday
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.
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 Chinatown.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.45 mi
This Thursday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Next Monday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, October 30th (next week)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.33 mi
"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."
Today
7:30 pm
Tomorrow
7:30 pm
This Thursday
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
every day
SNAP/EBT
10 minutes
average wait time
Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt/ Their counselors will help you find out if you qualify for SNAP, gather required documents, and submit your application. They will also provide referrals to other programs you may need, like WIC and health insurance.
Call to get started with SNAP enrollment over the phone. You may have to leave a voicemail, but someone will call you back within 48 hours. Find the number for your borough below:
You can also fill out their request form online, and someone will get back to you: https://www.healthsolutions.org/find-services/
Open now!
8:30 am–4:00 pm
Tomorrow
8:30 am–4:00 pm
This Thursday
8:30 am–4:00 pm
8:30 am–4:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
15 minutes
average wait time
0.41 mi
sign-up to volunteer here: https://network.visionurbana.org/volunteer or email eric@visionurbana.org for volunteer opportunities
Next Monday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Mon, November 3rd (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Mon, November 10th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.34 mi
Today
11:45 am–12:15 pm
Tomorrow
11:45 am–12:15 pm
This Thursday
11:45 am–12:15 pm
11:45 am–12:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
0.48 mi
Thu, October 30th (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, November 27th (next month)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, December 25th (in 2 months)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the last Thursday
SNAP/EBT
no ratings yet
Families need to complete the 2024-25 school meal & summer EBT application to receive summer benefits ($120 per eligible child)- name spelling, address, etc. all need to be up to date and accurate! Summer EBT Outreach Toolkit" https://summerebt.ny.gov/ The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. Ready to apply for SNAP? You can apply online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online: https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin Check your eligibility for a range of other benefits by answering a few simple questions at https://mybenefits.ny.gov/
Today
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tomorrow
9:00 am–5:00 pm
This Thursday
9:00 am–5:00 pm
9:00 am–5:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Every location is different! Some places in Chinatown 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.
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.
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 Chinatown do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
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 Chinatown that’s open today: Project Hospitality - Canal Street, The Bowery Mission, Grand Central Food Program, Chinatown, Public Health Solutions, BRC Homeless Senior Services, New York State- SNAP Application
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chinatown for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.