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

    The Urban Outreach Center of NYC

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 mi


    Info

    A farmer’s market‑style, client‑choice pantry that provides fresh produce and healthy pantry staples. Guests can also receive basic needs items such as toiletries, socks, underwear, and sleeping bags, and the center offers connections to social services and a weekly Tuesday community dinner.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of The Urban Outreach Center of NYC

    Location

    1745 1st Avenue

    New York, NY 10128

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 288-6743

    https://www.uocnyc.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.62 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Fri, May 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.51 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      11:45 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      11:45 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      11:45 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:45 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  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 Lenox Hill.

  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)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    Info

    Line forms behind the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Building at 3:00 PM.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Seniors only
      • Registration required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Pet food may be available

    Schedule

    • Fri, May 15th (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, May 29th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, June 12th (next month)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.58 mi


    Info

    Liz's Pantry is open every other Saturday from 10-11 AM. The dates through 2026 are as follows:​​​

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    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 30th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, June 13th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    Info

    Most people who arrive early wait on the front steps or in the sanctuary, you can also wait outside of the side door around the corner on 71st street

    Hot food is served downstairs in the basement

    They always have regular or vegetarian options which you can eat in the dining room or immediately get in line to wait for seconds to be served

    It's a very nice church overall and the crowd is resonably friendly as far as soup kichens usually go

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      6:30 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (next week)

      12:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 6:30 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.47 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      4:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      4:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      4:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • 4:30 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.58 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sun, May 17th (in 2 weeks)

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sun, May 24th (in 3 weeks)

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.46 mi


    Info

    Distribution is at NW Corner of 60th st and Park 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

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm

      every day

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.72 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Lenox Hill 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 Lenox Hill 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 Lenox Hill 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 Lenox Hill.

  20. Where are you located?

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