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 Manhattan.

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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan that’s open today: New York Common Pantry (East Harlem)

Where are you located?

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

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Manhattan 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.

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 Manhattan, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
New York Common Pantry (East Harlem)
100 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
Info
New York Common Pantry's East Harlem site provides two distinct programs: a Client Choice Pantry and a Hot Meals/Brown Bags To Go Program. The Client Choice Pantry offers fresh, nutritious groceries every two weeks for registered pantry members. Registration is required, along with ID for adults, ID for children, and proof of address. The Hot Meals/Brown Bags To Go Program provides ready-to-eat meals and is available to all individuals and families; only initials and date of birth are required, no photo ID. Pet food and other social services may be available.
Requirements
You can visit once every 2 weeks
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
This Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Client choice pantry
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Pet food may be available
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
every week on Saturday, Sunday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
8 East 109th Street
Ground Floor
New York, NY 10029
directions
Contact
(917) 720-9700
https://nycommonpantry.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Advent Lutheran Church
37 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.7 mi
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
Sat, June 13th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Sat, June 20th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–10:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–10:30 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every month on the 5th Saturday
Location
2504 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 665-2504
https://www.adventnyc.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Michael's Church kitchen
11 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Saturday
10:00 am–11:30 am
Sat, June 13th (next week)
10:00 am–11:30 am
Sat, June 20th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–11:30 am
10:00 am–11:30 am
every week on Saturday
Location
225 W 99th St
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 222-2700
https://www.saintmichaelschurch.org/event/saturday-kitchen-pilgrim-resource-center/
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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 Manhattan.
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)
Mary Parish Organization at Southern Baptist Church
8 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.69 mi
Info
Every other week (Wednesday), the distribution is either hot meals and grocery bags, alternating.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Wed, June 10th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Wed, June 24th (in 3 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Wed, July 8th (in 2 months)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
12 W 108th St
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 663-6549
http://www.sbc.net/
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Food pantry (groceries)
NEW YORK COMMON PANTRY
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.7 mi
Info
Client-choice food pantry in East Harlem providing free, culturally appropriate, nutritious groceries (protein, dairy, grains, fruits and vegetables) to registered households, plus emergency food for those not yet enrolled. Operated by New York Common Pantry; pet food may be available when donated, and on‑site NYCP programs offer additional social services.
Requirements
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
10:00 am–1:00 pm
This Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
This Thursday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Location
8 East 109th Street
New York, NY 10029
directions
Contact
(917) 720-9700
https://nycommonpantry.org/choice-pantry/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grace United Methodist Church
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.68 mi
Info
Church hosts a weekly hot “grab‑and‑go” meal service (soup kitchen) on site, operated in partnership with Salem Community Service Council/Greater Harlem Cooperative Parish. All are welcome. The site is wheelchair accessible.
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Thu, June 11th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Thu, June 18th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
125 W 104th St
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(646) 490-5065
https://www.facebook.com/graceumcharlem/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Manhattan
5 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.78 mi
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Saturday
7:00 am
Sat, June 13th (next week)
7:00 am
Sat, June 20th (in 2 weeks)
7:00 am
7:00 am
every week on Saturday
Location
230 E 90th St
New York, NY 10128
directions
Contact
(212) 289-1742
https://olgcstm.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Cecilia's Food Pantry
34 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.69 mi
Info
St. Cecilia's Food Pantry provides a variety of groceries to support individuals and families in the community. Our dedicated volunteers strive to make the process smooth and welcoming for everyone who visits.
Requirements
You can visit once a week
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Proof of household income required
Wed, June 10th (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Proof of household income required
Wed, June 17th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Proof of household income required
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
125 East 105Th Street
1st floor
NY, NY 10029
directions
Contact
(212) 348-0488
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Food pantry (groceries)
Project Create/Franciscan Handmaids of Mary - Anthony House
11 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.89 mi
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Wednesday
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, June 10th (next week)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, June 17th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–12:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
73 Lenox Avenue
New York, NY 10026
directions
Contact
(212) 663-1596
http://www.createinc.org/index.asp
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Congregation Bnai Jeshurun
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.85 mi
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Thursday
12:00 pm
Thu, June 11th (next week)
12:00 pm
Thu, June 18th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
257 West 88th Street
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 787-7600
https://bj.org/programs/tackling-food-insecurity/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan that’s open today: New York Common Pantry (East Harlem)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Manhattan for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Manhattan 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.
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 Manhattan, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.