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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 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

    • Today

      7:15 pm

    • Tomorrow

      7:15 pm

    • This Wednesday

      7:15 pm

    • 7:15 pm

      every day

    Map of Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway

    Location

    1634 Broadway

    New York, NY 10019

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 776-2000

    https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.15 mi


    Info

    Only for New York Tech Students The Grizzly Cupboard is excited to announce our new software PantrySoft! This program allows us to streamline our processes and better serve our pantry users.

    Long Island students: Use the PantrySoft link below to schedule a time to come to the Long Island pantry to select items. New York City students: Use the PantrySoft link below to place an online order from our current inventory and select a day/time to pick up your order. PantrySoft uses SSO, so you will use your New York Tech credentials to log in. Make your order or appointment here:

    PantrySoft If you have any questions or concerns please email bearbytesnyc@nyit.edu or bearbytesli@nyit.edu.

    Student ID required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.53 mi


    Info

    Curbside grab‑and‑go bag lunch program run by Christ & Saint Stephen’s Church. Serves the Upper West Side community with simple take‑away meals prepared and distributed by volunteers; open to anyone in need. The program also occasionally offers used clothing and referrals to partner agencies.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Wed, July 1st (next week)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, July 4th (next week)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      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 Columbus Circle.

  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)

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.67 mi


    Info

    The Soup Kitchen at Saint Luke's serves over 300 hot, nutritious meals each service day in the church's transformed theater space, including take-out options. The program is partially subsidized by grants from United Way and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, with weekly deliveries of essential items from City Harvest and contributions from neighboring restaurants, the Riu Hotel, and the 46th Street Block Association. Special events include winter wear clothing distribution and holiday meals such as Thanksgiving lunches. The kitchen is staffed by volunteers from the congregation, area office workers, Broadway Serves, and visiting mission and youth groups. All are welcome and no referral is needed for meals. The kitchen takes a brief summer and winter break each year.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, June 30th (next week)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, July 4th (next week)

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    Info

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Next Sunday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.53 mi


    Info

    This location serves cooked meals on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 PM to 2 PM. There are no requirements to receive meals, and individuals will be introduced to a social worker to discuss any concerns.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

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

    • Next Monday

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

    • Wed, July 1st (next week)

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Claimed

    no ratings yet

    0.57 mi


    Info

    Every Saturday 9am-10am we provide hot coffee, warm oatmeal, pastries and fresh fruit to our neighbors in Midtown Manhattan.

    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, July 4th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 mi


    Info

    • Must live within 20 blocks of the neighborhood
    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am

    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.53 mi


    Info

    Masbia Relief’s Upper West Side pantry provides dignified, client‑choice grocery packages aligned with kosher standards, using a digital appointment system to minimize wait times; limited home delivery is offered for eligible clients.

    • Requirements

      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–1:55 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
      • Delivery may be available
      • Kosher food available
    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:55 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
      • Delivery may be available
      • Kosher food available
    • Tue, June 30th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–1:55 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • Fresh produce
      • Delivery may be available
      • Kosher food available
    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–2:55 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–1:55 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Columbus Circle 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 Columbus Circle 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 Columbus Circle that’s open today: Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway

  20. Where are you located?

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