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.

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 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 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 that’s open today: St. Francis Breadline , Grand Central Neighborhood Social Service Corp.

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Francis Breadline
14 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.22 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
- Requirements
  ID required
  Zip code restrictions
  Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:30 am
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  No reservation necessary
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am
  No reservation necessary
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Madison Square Park (5th Ave. & 27th St.)
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.41 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 Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
- Next Monday
  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)
Holy Cross, St. John the Baptist, Bread of Life
19 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.32 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.

ID required for all members of the household

Only serves midtown Manhattan between 14th and 59th Streets, from river to river
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
  On-site registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Registration required
- Wed, February 25th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Registration required
- Wed, March 11th (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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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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Cross Church
23 reviews
Unclaimed
12 minutes
average wait time

0.75 mi
Info
You have to live within 15 blocks of the church -Clients must live between the 5th avenue and delton river

Register on side bring and ID and Proof of Residence and they will create a Pantry Card for you.

Only serve residents of 30th to 57th Street and from 5th Avenue to 12th Avenue
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  Only serve the neighborhood
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 14th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am
- Sat, February 14th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
- Sat, February 28th (in 3 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
329 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036
directions
Contact
(212) 246-4732
https://www.christinthecity.nyc/food-pantries
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Keith Haring (GMHC)
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.6 mi
Info
We are only open to folks who are already GMHC clients. In order to receive our food pantry or hot meal services, folks must arrive with a GMHC client ID
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
307 W 38th St
New York, NY 10018
directions
Contact
(212) 367-1409
https://www.gmhc.org/services/meals-nutrition/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Neighborhood Social Service Corp.
7 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time

0.31 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–7:30 am
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:30 am–7:30 am
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
  every day
Location
120 East 32nd Street
New York, NY 10016
directions
Contact
(212) 883-0680
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Madison Square Park (5th Ave & 27th St)
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.44 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 Sunday
  8:45 pm
- Next Monday
  8:45 pm
- 8:45 pm
  every day
Location
11 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Apostles
15 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.65 mi
Info
Not yet accepting applicants for Food Pantry. Everyone is welcome to the Soup Kitchen/Meal program.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Other social services available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
296 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 924-0167
https://holyapostlessoupkitchen.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
GMHC Meals Program
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.6 mi
Info
Distribution inside agency lobby as well as the 4th and 5th floors of the building, located at 307 West 38th Street.

community members that are not GMHC clients must make a reservation beforehand by calling the nutrition team, or reserving a spot via Plentifulapp.com. First-time attendees can be registered upon arrival.

Pre-packaged, shelf-stable pantry bags and ready to eat meals Fresh produce and eggs (for GMHC clients) Two services of produce (for GMHC clients)
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Wed, February 18th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 3 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
307 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
directions
Contact
(212) 367-1000
https://www.gmhc.org/services/meals-nutrition/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Penn Station
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.47 mi
Info
Truck stop and distribute at North East Corner of 34th St & 8th Ave "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
- Tomorrow
  9:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  9:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:00 pm
- 9:00 pm
  every day
Location
298 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10119
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
Is this your soup kitchen?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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 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 that’s open today: St. Francis Breadline, Grand Central Neighborhood Social Service Corp.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.