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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 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."

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:15 pm

    • Tomorrow

      7:15 pm

    • Next Monday

      7:15 pm

    • 7:15 pm

      every day

    Map of Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway

    Location

    1634 Broadway

    New York, NY 10019

    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)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 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
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:00 am–8:00 am

    • 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

    Contact

    (973) 778-1915

    https://stfrancisbreadline.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.48 mi


    Info

    • Breakfast is served every day from 8:30 am- 10:00 am for a Voluntary contribution of $1.25
    • Lunch is served every day from 11:30am pm- 1:00 pm for a Voluntary contribution of $1.75
    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

  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 Midtown.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time

    0.39 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, April 14th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (212) 246-3540

    http://stlukesnyc.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.39 mi


    Info

    Membership is Free, you must be 60 years old or older Hours of Operation: Monday -Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Breakfast is served every day from 8:30 am- 10:00 am for a Voluntary contribution of $1.25 Lunch is served every day from 11:30am pm- 1:00 pm for a Voluntary contribution of $1.75

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 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

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next month)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 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."

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 pm

      every day

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    • They mostly deal with people who are are in need of medical services i.e disabled, chronic diseases, HIV. To get signed up to their program one would need to enroll and this can be done by either walk ins or call ahead for the enrollment process
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.39 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

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Wed, April 15th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Wed, April 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.07 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Midtown 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 Midtown 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?

    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 Midtown that’s open today: Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway, Grand Central Food Program, Port Authority

  20. Where are you located?

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