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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Asian Americans for Equality

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.8 mi


    Info

    We launched three food pantries to provide fresh, culturally appropriate produce, meats and canned and packaged goods to residents in Chinatown, the Lower East Side and East Harlem, where the Asian American population is growing rapidly. The monthly pantries are powered by the AAFE Volunteer Program, including more than 100 dedicated New Yorkers committed to giving back to their communities. Food is sourced primarily from local small businesses. Community members must sign up for pantry distributions in advance. Currently, we are fully booked with a substantial waiting list. Please contact us for referrals to other food resources.Come before 10am to line up and get a number.

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm

    • Wed, July 29th (next month)

      1:00 pm

    • Wed, August 26th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm

      every month on the last Wednesday

    Map of Asian Americans for Equality

    Location

    111 Division Street

    New York, NY 10002

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 979-8988

    https://www.aafe.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    0.78 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, July 30th (next month)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 27th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the last Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, July 14th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  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 DUMBO.

  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)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi


    Info

    A grassroots, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) food pantry founded in 2020 by Jennifer Macksoud during the pandemic, serving 175+ families weekly in Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn. Provides barrier-free food access with no eligibility requirements — neighbors simply show up and receive a numbered ticket. Also maintains the Little Red Food Box, a 24/7 self-service outdoor pantry at the Vinegar Hill Community Garden offering free food and essentials for immediate, anonymous access at any time. Funded by Community Food Connection (NYC HRA) grants, private donations, and monthly food shipments from The Campaign Against Hunger.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
      • Delivery may be available
    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
      • Delivery may be available
    • Tue, July 14th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
      • Delivery may be available
    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    Info

    • Registration required: can be made online or by going to the food pantry location. Number of household including names and date or birth may be asked.
    • Delivery is available for handicapped or seniors who has a hard time walking, please call 212-475-3857.
    • Closed during Jewish holidays
    • Serves Kosher foods (mostly perishable foods)
    • Clients can visit once a month
    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

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

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–1:30 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:30 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.97 mi


    Info

    **No hrs

    Contact Info: Ms Kerry Sesil

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.89 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      2:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sun, July 26th (next month)

      2:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sun, August 30th (in 2 months)

      2:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:30 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the last Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.8 mi


    Info

    Alliance for Positive Change’s CASA Washington Heights offers a food pantry that provides monthly grocery packages for nine complete meals, emergency shelf‑stable pantry items, and nutrition education such as cooking classes. The service supports low‑income New Yorkers living with HIV and other chronic conditions.

    Our monthly food pantry package includes nine complete healthy meals—the ingredients you need to make a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner at home. (Just tell us about your kitchen tools and we’ll build a package that works for you!)

    Emergency pantry services address an immediate need. If you’re hungry, we’ll send you home with shelf-stable goods.

    Cooking classes and nutritional counseling teaches clients how to make healthier meals with food pantry packages.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    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

    0.89 mi


    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every day

    • 3:00 pm

      every day

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.85 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Thu, July 9th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, August 13th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, September 10th (in 3 months)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

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

  20. Where are you located?

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