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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Columbia Food Pantry – Alfred Lerner Hall (CSSI Food Pantry at Columbia)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.23 mi


    Info

    Campus food pantry providing free groceries to currently enrolled Columbia University students. Orders are placed online and picked up by scheduled appointment at Lerner Hall, 5th Floor (Room 582). Supports students experiencing food insecurity; accommodations available upon request.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      12:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • This Friday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      12:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • 12:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Columbia Food Pantry – Alfred Lerner Hall (CSSI Food Pantry at Columbia)

    Location

    2920 Broadway

    New York, NY 10027

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 854-9067

    https://foodpantry.cssi.columbia.edu/

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

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.25 mi


    Info

    Clients can receive meals, including breakfast and lunch. Clients can choose to dine in or take away meals. If dining in, consider bringing your own container for leftovers. Meals change daily and may include juice and fruit. Social services are also available.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.12 mi


    Info

    • Open to individuals and families who reside between West 96th Street to West 179th Street.
    • Proof of address and picture ID is needed for the adults and proof of birth for any minor children.
    • Serves the first 125 people
    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on 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 Morningside Heights.

  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)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.27 mi


    Info

    Pantry is open to the public.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 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

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 pm

      every day

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.27 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Mon, May 18th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      • Fresh produce
    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:30 am

    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:30 am

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:30 am

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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.4 mi


    Info

    Soup Kitchen Hours: SUN 10AM-3PM

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Sun, May 17th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Sun, May 24th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      2:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next week)

      2:00 pm

    • Fri, May 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs, Community fridge

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    Info

    • The Food Stamp Program provides pre-screening for clients interested in receiving Food Stamps, and recertification for those already enrolled. CCC partners with trained, professional staff from the New York City Coalition Against Hunger and the Food Bank for New York City to offer this service. Please call (212) 316-7583 to set up an appointment. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

    • If you are interested in volunteering with the Sunday Soup Kitchen, please go to newyorkcares.org and click on “Become a Volunteer." Once you’ve become a New York Cares volunteer, you can select Cathedral Community Cares as your project site.

    • Person seeking professional clothing must provide a referral from an agency.

    • Requirements

      • Community services
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      • ID required
    • Tomorrow

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required
    • This Wednesday

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    • Community fridge: 10:00 am–4:00 pm

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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Morningside Heights 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 Morningside Heights 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 Morningside Heights 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 Morningside Heights.

  20. Where are you located?

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