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.

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 Flatiron District.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Flatiron District 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.

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.

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 Flatiron District 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.

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 Flatiron District that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/st-francis-breadline">St. Francis Breadline</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Flatiron District for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Madison Square Park (5th Ave. & 27th St.)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.15 mi
Info
Distribution is on Madison Square Park (5th Ave. & 27th St.) "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."
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
- Next Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
  every day
Location
11 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Francis Breadline
9 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.52 mi
Info
Early every morning, on weekdays, weekends, holidays, through snowstorms, heatwaves and even hurricanes, over 300 homeless, disabled, unemployed, a large number of women and children migrants, veterans, and those fallen on hard times – all of them poor and hungry – gather along West 31st Street in New York City. The bells of St. Francis of Assisi Church ring at 7 a.m. sharp, signaling that the Breadline is open
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Clothing may be available
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Friday, Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  every day
Location
135 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(973) 778-1915
https://stfrancisbreadline.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Peter's Food Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
Info
Call (212) 929-2390 to confirm if the Food Pantry is open before going to the scheduled distribution.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Might be closed before holidays, call to confirm.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  10:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–11:30 am
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
346 W 20th St
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 929-2390
www.stpeterschelsea.org
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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.
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 Flatiron District.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Madison Square Park (5th Ave & 27th St)
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.24 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."
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:45 pm
- Next Saturday
  8:45 pm
- Next Sunday
  8:45 pm
- 8:45 pm
  every day
Location
234 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2090
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
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Community fridge, Food pantry (groceries)
Chelsea Community Fridge & Cupboard
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

Info
Extension 211.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  Requires 2 different proof of address that matches ID
- Sat, September 13th (next month)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  Requires 2 different proof of address that matches ID
- Sat, October 11th (in 2 months)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  Requires 2 different proof of address that matches ID
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
46 West 16th Street
Hurtado Hall (Basement)
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 627-2100
https://www.instagram.com/thechelseafridge/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Cross, St. John the Baptist, Bread of Life
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
Everyone who wishes to receive food must be registered. Registration occurs during the hours of distribution only. You must bring identification, social benefits card(s), and proof of residence for all the members of your household.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required for all members of the household
  Registration required on site
  Only serves midtown Manhattan between 14th and 59th Streets, from river to river
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Registration required
- Wed, August 27th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Registration required
- Wed, September 10th (next month)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Registration required
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
213 W 30th St
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(917) 327-5855
https://www.christinthecity.nyc/st-john-bread-of-life
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Village/UMC
7 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
Present appointment confirmation text from Plentiful when claiming food
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  Community Meal
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  Community Meal
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
201 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(347) 497-9718
www.thereddoorplace.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen
11 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.74 mi
Info
Not yet accepting applicants for Food Pantry. Everyone is welcome to the Soup Kitchen/Meal program.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Help with social services/public benefits
  Clothing may be available
  Offers job training/assistance
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Open to all
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Open to all
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Open to all
  Grab and Go Meals
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
296 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 924-0167
https://holyapostlessoupkitchen.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Xavier Mission
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.38 mi
Info
Only open to residents of zipcodes 10001,10002,10003,10009,10010,10012,10011,10013,10014,10016
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–11:30 am
  Registration required on site
- Sat, September 13th (next month)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
  Registration required on site
- Sat, October 11th (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
  Registration required on site
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
55 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 627-2100
https://xaviermission.org/program/foodpantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army New York Temple Corp
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.5 mi
Info
Corps #: (212) 337-7469 Call between 9 and 2pm to make appointment , its only for neighbourhood. They will provide a pick up time.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Only serve the neighborhood
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
120 W 14th St
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 337-7469
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Flatiron District 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.
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.
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 Flatiron District do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 Flatiron District that’s open today: St. Francis Breadline
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Flatiron District for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.