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 Lower East Side.

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 Lower East Side 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 Lower East Side 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 Lower East Side that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/our-lady-of-sorrows-cccs">Our Lady Of Sorrows (CCCS)</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/nazareth-housing-inc-louise-s-pantry-lower-east-side">Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry, Lower East Side</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/lillian-wald-food-pantry-1">Lillian Wald Food Pantry</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/the-bowery-mission">The Bowery Mission</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/met-council-ujc-of-the-east-side">Met Council - UJC of the East Side</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Lower East Side 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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Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady Of Sorrows (CCCS)
5 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.34 mi
Info
Call Mondays or Wednesdays between 10am and 4 pm, to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
  Appointments required
  Wear Facemask
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- This Thursday
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  8:00 am–11:00 am
- 8:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
103 Pitt St
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(646) 886-9854
https://olsnyc.org/contact-us
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Food pantry (groceries)
Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry, Lower East Side
4 reviews
Unclaimed
45 minutes
average wait time

0.55 mi
Info
Registration at Haven Plaza office at 200 Avenue C is required
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Monday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday
Location
206 E 4th St
New York, NY 10009
directions
Contact
(646) 713-2681
https://nazarethhousingnyc.org/louises-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Lillian Wald Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
53 minutes
average wait time

0.53 mi
Info
Clients may come on site from 10-2pm on Thursdays and 10-1pm on Fridays to place orders for food. Additionally clients may use our market.metcouncil.org website to place orders in advance. Once booked, clients may come to our site and receive orders Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 10-2pm, time & date dependent on the timeslot they have chosen during their in person or online ordering process.

This April, we will have kosher for Passover specific foods for the first few weeks of the month.
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
Location
12 Avenue D
Houston street Entrance
New York, NY 10009
directions
Contact
(212) 475-3857
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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 Lower East Side.
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)
Asian Americans for Equality
4 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.31 mi
Info
Come before 10am to line up and get a number.
- Requirements
  Get a number/ticket
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, October 29th (next week)
  1:00 pm
  Pre-registration required by phone
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, November 26th (next month)
  1:00 pm
  Pre-registration required by phone
- Wed, December 31st (in 2 months)
  1:00 pm
  Pre-registration required by phone
- 1:00 pm
  every month on the last Wednesday
Location
111 Division Street
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(212) 979-8988
https://www.aafe.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
The Bowery Mission
8 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.52 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Breakfast
- Info
  Lunch
  No requirements
  Nightly mobile soup kitchen
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every day
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
227 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(212) 674-3456
https://nycrescue.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
UA3 Community First Food Pantry
9 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.06 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, October 30th (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
Location
384 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(917) 697-2842
Ua3now.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Met Council - UJC of the East Side
5 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.18 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
  Registration required
  Number of household members
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
  Kosher food available
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–1:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–1:30 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–1:30 pm
- 9:00 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
15-17 Willett St/Bialystoker Pl
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(212) 475-3857
https://ujceastside.org/food-assistance-nyc
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grand Street Guild
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.11 mi
Info
Serves 460 Grand street 131 Grand street 410 Grand strret 165 Bloom Street
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  The last 3 Wednesdays of the month
- Wed, October 29th (next week)
  2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  The last 3 Wednesdays of the month
- Wed, November 5th (in 2 weeks)
  2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  The last 3 Wednesdays of the month
- 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
410 Grand St
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(646) 984-0167
https://grandstreetguild.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grand Street Settlement - Lower East Side
5 reviews
Unclaimed
40 minutes
average wait time

0.41 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Come early. Line starts at 8am
Schedule
- Next Monday
  8:00 am
- Mon, November 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am
- Mon, November 10th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am
- 8:00 am
  every week on Monday
Location
72 Columbia Street
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(212) 674-1740
https://www.grandsettlement.org
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Community fridge
Kensington-WT Mutual Aid
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Info
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Saturday
  1:00 pm–2:30 pm
- Sat, November 1st (next week)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
143 East 2nd Street
New York, New York 10009
directions
Contact
(347) 850-2230
https://www.kwtmutualaid.com/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Lower East Side 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 Lower East Side 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 Lower East Side that’s open today: Our Lady Of Sorrows (CCCS), Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry, Lower East Side, Lillian Wald Food Pantry, The Bowery Mission, Met Council - UJC of the East Side
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Lower East Side for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.