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  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    0.3 mi


    Info

    -No disribution on the 4th of July

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
      • Must have a New York state address and meet financial eligibility requirements
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

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

    63 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

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    • Choice Pantry Program

      • Offers fresh, culturally appropriate and nutritious food free to participants who qualify.
      • Pantry packages are supplemental grocery packages in five food categories: protein, dairy, grains, fruits and vegetables, proportional to the number of individuals in the family and provided every two weeks.
      • Please bring photo ID for all adults in the household, ID for all children in the household, e.g., birth certificate, school letter, and proof of address, e.g., rent receipt or lease.
    • Hot Meals/Brown Bag Lunches Program provides hot, nutritionally balanced meals to our guests during weekdays and a sandwich, snack and beverage for take-away during weekends. Everyone is welcome.

    • Requirements

      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Open to all
    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–2:30 pm

      • Client choice pantry
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Open to all
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
      • Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (212) 860-1523

    https://www.bethharkccc.org/

  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 East Harlem.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.29 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 29th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, November 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    (212) 348-0488

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–11:45 am

    • Fri, October 31st (next week)

      10:00 am–11:45 am

    • Fri, November 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:45 am

    • 10:00 am–11:45 am

      every week on Friday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.61 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, October 29th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, November 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  11. Street view

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

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.63 mi


    Info

    Food is available by appointment only you can sign up online : https://www.etcny.org/for-new-participants-form or you can go to location: https://www.etcny.org/our-locations

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

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

      • Lunch
    • Tomorrow

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

      • Lunch
    • This Thursday

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

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

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

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    • Face Masks Are REQUIRED (participants must bring their own)
    • ID with current address is required for the person registering and for anyone residing in the household. This allows us to provide sufficient amount of food. (Everyone's address must have the address of the person registering).
    • The participant is able to attend the food pantry once per month. An email will go out inviting participants to come back for an additional food pantry bag if food item supplies allow it.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • ID required for all members of the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, October 31st (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Contact

    (212) 369-6643

  13. Street view

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

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
    • Info

      • Open on holidays

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

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

      • Registration required
    • Thu, October 30th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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

      every week on Friday

  14. Street view

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

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.62 mi


    Info

    Each week, TUESDAY, we host a choice pantry with fresh vegetables, fruits and curated ingredients from our network of supporters. Each guest receives at least 14 pounds of produce plus additional staples such as bread, grains, eggs. We believe in a dignified model in which guests select which items they will enjoy. Each week we provide food education information, health and cooking tips.

    On Wednesday & Friday evenings our social kitchen prepares an evening meal for guests for free. We seat 100 guests at communal tables in the main community hall. We offer a multi-course meal, appetizer, entree and dessert, served with NA beverages. We offer a social experience with full service at the table, to give guests an opportunity to relax, enjoy the company of others and a delicious meal.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:15 pm–6:45 pm

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:15 pm–6:45 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:15 pm–6:45 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 East Harlem that’s open today: New York Common Pantry, Nourish, New York Common Pantry, Beth Hark Christian Counseling Center - Food Pantry, EXODUS TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY, INC., Refettorio Harlem @ Emanuel AME Church

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in East Harlem for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.