"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." The Coalition’s Grand Central Food Program (GCFP) begins each night by providing meals at St. Bartholomew’s Church (“St. Bart’s”) on 51st Street between Park and Lexington Avenues. From there, three mobile vans leave to provide meals at the stops

"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.

• 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

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

Follow the Purple Apron Food Pantry on Instagram for delivery dates, recipes, and resources: @hcpurpleapron.

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

On‑site soup kitchen (Hinton’s Cafe) providing hot, ready‑to‑eat meals three times daily, seven days a week, open to anyone in need. Located within the Mainchance Drop‑In Center, a multi‑service program offering emergency overnight shelter, case management, housing assistance, medical care, showers, clothing, and other supports for people experiencing homelessness.

"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."

"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."