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 Roosevelt Island.

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 Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/hour-children-our-outreach-food-pantry">Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/center-of-hope-international-bread-of-life">Center of Hope International Bread of Life</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/the-urban-outreach-center-of-nyc-1">The Urban Outreach Center of NYC</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/9-million-reasons">9 Million Reasons</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Roosevelt Island for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Roosevelt Island Disabled Association
18 reviews
Unclaimed
40 minutes
average wait time

0.27 mi
Info
The line starts at 3pm. Registration required on location.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required
  Need vaccination card if person wants to enter the building
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Pet food upon availability
Schedule
- This Friday
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Fri, November 7th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Fri, November 21st (next month)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Friday
Location
546 Main Street
New York, NY 10044
directions
Contact
(646) 361-6469
ridainc.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry
49 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.65 mi
Info
Located inside a gated parking lot on 11th Street between 36th and 37th Avenues. Look for the green awning that says “Hour Children.”
- Requirements
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:30 am
- Tomorrow
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Fresh produce
- This Thursday
  2:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
- 10:30 am
  every week on Tuesday
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
36-22 11th Street
Long Island City, NY 11106
directions
Contact
(718) 482-8226
https://hourchildren.org/our-food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center of Hope International Bread of Life
13 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.58 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
38-49 12th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 784-4673
https://www.cohi.us/breadoflife
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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 Roosevelt Island.
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!
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Urban Outreach Center of NYC
15 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

0.76 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1745 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10128
directions
Contact
(212) 288-6743
UOCNYC.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
City Harvest Mobile Market- Queensbridge
15 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

0.48 mi
Info
Basketball court directly behind the Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House at 10-25 41st Ave Must be a Queens resident to receive food Zip codes serve: (11004, 1100511101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106, 11109, (11351, 11354, 11355, 11356, 11357, 11358, 11359, 11360, 11361, 11362, 11363, 11364, 11365, 11366, 11367, 11368, 11369, 11370, 11372, 11373, 11374, 11375, 11377, 11378, 11379, 11385, 11390). (11411, 11412, 11413, 11414, 11415, 11416, 11417, 11418, 11419, 11420, 11421, 11422, 11423, 11424, 11426, 11427, 11428, 11429, 11430, 11432, 11433, 11434, 11435, 11436, 11451). (11690, 11691, 11692, 11693, 11694, 11695, 11697).
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Proof of address required
  Recommended to arrive before 10am; people begin lining up at 7am
  Requirements/schedule may change in June
  Eligible if you are a resident of the Queensbridge Houses or Resident of Ravenswood Houses or member of the Jacob A. Riis Senior Center
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, November 5th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, November 15th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Wed, December 3rd (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
10-25 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(866) 444-0244
https://www.cityharvest.org/programs/mobile-markets/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Liz's Pantry
6 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.97 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
Schedule
- Sat, November 1st (next week)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, November 15th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- Sat, December 6th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–11:00 am
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
406 East 80th Street
New York, NY 10075
directions
Contact
(212) 288-6250
https://www.stelmo79.org/lizspantry
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
All Saints Episcopal Church
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.67 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Saturday
  4:30 pm–5:00 pm
- Sat, November 1st (next week)
  4:30 pm–5:00 pm
- Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)
  4:30 pm–5:00 pm
- 4:30 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
230 E 60th St
New York, NY 10022
directions
Contact
(212) 758-0447
https://www.allsaintsnyc.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
9 Million Reasons
55 reviews
Unclaimed
40 minutes
average wait time

0.77 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
39–21 Crescent Street
New York, New York 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 361-5454
https://www.9millionreasons.nyc/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, NW Corner of 60th st and Park ave
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.71 mi
Info
Distribution is at NW Corner of 60th st and Park ave "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."
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm
  every day
Location
East 60th Street
New York, NY
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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Christ Church United Methodist
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.96 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Toiletries, if available
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sun, November 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sun, November 9th (in 3 weeks)
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
524 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
directions
Contact
(212) 838-3036
https://www.christchurchnyc.online
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island that’s open today: Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry, Center of Hope International Bread of Life, The Urban Outreach Center of NYC, 9 Million Reasons
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Roosevelt Island for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.