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 Union Square.

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 Union Square 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 Union Square 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 Union Square that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/church-of-the-village-umc">Church of the Village/UMC</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/14th-street-y">14th Street Y</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/project-ore-at-the-sirovich-center-for-balanced-living">Project ORE at the Sirovich Center for Balanced Living</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/salvation-army-new-york-temple-corp">Salvation Army New York Temple Corp</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/the-hetrick-martin-institute">The Hetrick-Martin Institute</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Union Square 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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Madison Square Park (5th Ave. & 27th St.)
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.43 mi
Info
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."
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:45 pm
  every day
Location
11 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
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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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Village/UMC
8 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.55 mi
Info
Present appointment confirmation text from Plentiful when claiming food
- Requirements
  Appointments required
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  Community Meal
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
201 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(347) 497-9718
www.thereddoorplace.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
14th Street Y
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.48 mi
Info
Student summer meal program from Kinder Garden to 5th class, student from East Village schools can participate and attened classes as well, Drop off is available
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Student Meal Site
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:45 pm–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:45 pm–6:00 pm
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:45 pm–6:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:45 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
344 East 14th Street
New York, NY 10003
directions
Contact
(212) 780-0800
https://www.14streety.org/adult-programs/sirovich-schedule/#
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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 Union Square.
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)
Father’s Heart Ministries
4 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.78 mi
Info
Our Hunger Prevention Program consists of a soup kitchen and food pantry, open every Saturday except the first Saturday of the month from 8:30AM to 11 AM. Approximately 1,000 people or more are fed in our soup kitchen during this time. They are served eggs, potatoes, cereal, bread, fruit, juice, coffee and milk.

Guests also receive a food pantry bag, which supplies emergency and supplemental food in grocery bags.

Regular clients must register and must bring ID and proof of residence.
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  8:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–11:00 am
- Sat, November 15th (in 3 weeks)
  8:30 am–11:00 am
- 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- 8:30 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 5th Saturday
Location
543 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10009
directions
Contact
(212) 375-1765
https://www.fathersheartnyc.org/hungerprevention
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Project ORE at the Sirovich Center for Balanced Living
5 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

0.49 mi
Info
must call 646–395-4532 to get registered
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  Members Only
  Seniors Only
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  Members Only
  Seniors Only
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  Members Only
  Seniors Only
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
Location
331 East 12th Street
New York, NY 10003
directions
Contact
(646) 395-4514
edalliance.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Soup Kitchen at St. Josephs Church in Greenwich Village
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.28 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Toiletries, if available
Schedule
- This Saturday
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, November 1st (next week)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
12 West 12th Street
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 675-6150
https://www.sjsk.nyc/services
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army New York Temple Corp
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.43 mi
Info
Corps #: (212) 337-7469 Call between 9 and 2pm to make appointment , its only for neighbourhood. They will provide a pick up time.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Only serve the neighborhood
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–2:00 pm
- 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
120 W 14th St
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 337-7469
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ascension Outreach Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

0.32 mi
Info
Accepting volunteers. Contact: info@ascension.org
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Sat, November 1st (next week)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Sat, November 15th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–9:30 am
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Sat, December 6th (in 2 months)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- 8:30 am–9:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 8:00 am–9:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
12 West 11th Street
New York, NY 10011
directions
Contact
(212) 254-8620
www.ascensionoutreach.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Village Temple Soup Kitchen
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.19 mi
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Open to all
Schedule
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, November 1st (next week)
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, November 8th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
33 E 12th St
New York, NY 10003
directions
Contact
(212) 255-6063
https://villagetemple.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Hetrick-Martin Institute
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.45 mi
Info
serves ages 13 to 24. serves a dinner as well everyday
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  3:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  3:30 pm–7:30 pm
- This Thursday
  3:30 pm–7:30 pm
- 3:30 pm–7:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
2 Astor Place
New York, NY 10003
directions
Contact
(212) 674-2400
www.hmi.org
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Union Square 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 Union Square 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 Union Square that’s open today: Church of the Village/UMC, 14th Street Y, Project ORE at the Sirovich Center for Balanced Living, Salvation Army New York Temple Corp, The Hetrick-Martin Institute
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Union Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.