Distribution is on Madison Square Park (5th Ave. & 27th St.) "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."

We distribute grocery bags filled with proteins, grains, vegetables, fruits, and dry goods. Family size determines the amount of food that each family will receive.

This is a grab-and-go meal site. Trucks generally arrive at 7:15 PM and serve for approximately 15 minutes. Due to traffic, arrival times may vary slightly. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time to ensure you don't miss service.

This grab-and-go meal site distributes food daily. Trucks may arrive earlier or later due to traffic, so we recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time and allowing 15 minutes flexibility. This location is one stop of a mobile food program; for details on other distribution points and schedules, please refer to the website link provided on this card.

Alliance for Positive Change's Midtown Central Headquarters primarily serves individuals enrolled in their programs, particularly those with two or more chronic illnesses, HIV, or mental health and substance use issues. They offer extensive social services, including support groups, housing navigation, insurance linkage, job training, cash management, and health homes. A main food pantry distribution is held on the 15th of every month for registered clients. Emergency food is available during operating hours, provided once for first-time non-clients, and ongoing for registered clients. To become a client and access services, walk-ins are welcome for intake Monday through Friday, preferably by 4:00 PM. Please bring an ID and Medicaid card for intake. The location is on the 3rd Floor. The phone number is a central line providing options for various Alliance for Positive Change centers.

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

Mobile soup kitchen operated by Coalition for the Homeless’ Grand Central Food Program. Distributes hot meals nightly at St. Bartholomew’s (51st St between Park & Lexington) before sending vans to additional stops across the city; coats, hats, gloves and blankets are distributed when available.

"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."

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

Purple Apron Food Pantry Spring 2026 Hours Main Campus - 68th St. Room B103, Lower Level of West Building Monday: 1:00–6:30 pm Tuesday: 2:30–6:30 pm Wednesday: 1:00–6:30 pm Thursday: 2:30–6:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am–1:30 pm Saturday: 10:00 am–2:30 pm

Brookdale 425 East 25th Street – Main Lobby Closed permanently

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If you have questions about this program, email Raquel Torres at rt2049@hunter.cuny.edu.