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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Riverdale Neighborhood House Monthly Food Pantry

    32 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.23 mi


    Info

    Pantry items and limited produce available. No eligibility requirements. Register here for your first visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR8-KRjuPO8o0c-Lj8qIIUvaV9L6GBDt7Ix275ubyu1BND5g/viewform

    Indoors or outdoors depending on weather. If indoors, there will be signs directing people to the gym which has elevator access.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, May 27th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, June 24th (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, July 22nd (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    Map of Riverdale Neighborhood House Monthly Food Pantry

    Location

    5521 Mosholu Avenue

    North Riverdale, NY 10471

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 549-8100

    https://www.riverdaleonline.org/food-and-farm

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    61 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.27 mi


    Info

    Pantry services are available to people who live in the immediate neighborhood of 630 Isham Street, New York, NY, 10034. Registration happens on-site. Bring an ID and proof of address until you receive a client card. They only allow one person per household (address) to become a client at a time. If you live with someone who is already a client, they will turn you away. Delivery services are only available for clients who live in Inwood. The program, Inwood Meals-on-Heels, is very limited and is reserved for clients with disabilities or serious health issues. This program is currently full and has a waiting list. If you are an Inwood resident on disability (and have documentation), you may inquire about being added to the waiting list by contacting foodpantry@cis-nyc.org. The Cabrini Immigrant Services Food Pantry suggests that you bring a cart. Bring an ID and proof of address until you receive a client card. After you receive a client card, bring your client card each time you come. No appointment necessary, but clients cannot pick up a food package two weeks in a row. The Cabrini Immigrant Services Food Pantry offers grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, frozen meat, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. The Cabrini Immigrant Services Food Pantry gives out 5-8 different types of fruits and vegetables each week. The Cabrini Immigrant Services Food Pantry gives out frozen meat each week. All food items are free of charge.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

      • Community services
    • 7:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.86 mi


    Info

    Tickets are distributed starting at 8:30 am, followed by food distribution. The food pantry operates on a dynamic schedule that varies monthly; clients must call to confirm specific dates and times. Distribution Dates January 14, 21, 28 February 11, 18, 25 March 11, 18, 25 April 8, 22, 29 May 13, 20, 27 June 10, 17, 24

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, May 27th (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 8:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    • 8:30 am

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • 8:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

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  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 Riverdale.

  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!

  8. Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.16 mi


    Info

    Weekday kosher congregate lunch for older adults offered on-site as part of Bergen County’s Senior Lunch/Kosher Nutrition program, with social, fitness, and wellness programming and access to support resources.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Seniors only
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:15 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:15 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:15 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:15 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    104 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.6 mi


    Info

    If you visited a Tuesday, you can only go on Tuesdays from now on. Same as if you visited on a Thursday, you can only go on Thursdays from now on. KHCC’s Food Pantry provides fresh and shelf-stable groceries to community members and is part of the NW Bronx Food Justice Coalition; bilingual support and connections to additional resources are available through KHCConnect.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (next week)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.27 mi


    Info

    Can call on Thursday at 646-519-1407.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.37 mi


    Info

    **No hrs

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
  12. Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.13 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, May 26th (in 3 weeks)

      3:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, June 23rd (next month)

      3:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tue, July 28th (in 2 months)

      3:30 pm–4:00 pm

    • 3:30 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

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    Community fridge

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 hours

    average wait time


    Info

    Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

    • Offerings

      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      3:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.3 mi


    Info

    Parish‑run pantry providing free groceries to Bronx neighbors, distributing basic nonperishable foods to households in need. Service is first‑come, first‑served and requires a photo ID.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      7:00 am–9:00 am

      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • 7:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale.

  20. Where are you located?

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