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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Saint Nicholas Tollington Parish

    67 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.24 mi


    Info

    Our FOOD PANTRY is open every TUESDAY downstairs in the Father Smith Center.

    TICKETS ARE REQUIRED AND ARE GIVEN OUT AT 9:00 am.

    We suggest you come early as lines of people start to form well in advance.

    For more information, call the parish office at (718) 295- 6800.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, May 12th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, May 19th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Saint Nicholas Tollington Parish

    Location

    2345 University Avenue

    Bronx, NY 10468

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 295-6800

    https://stnicholasoftolentinebronx.org/soup-kitchen/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    103 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 mi


    Info

    Church-run program providing free grocery distributions and prepared meals. For the food pantry, distributions are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Clients must arrive between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM due to long lines; service is first-come, first-served. A picture ID and your own shopping cart or bag are required. Visits are limited to once per month per household. The soup kitchen serves meals on Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and clients can attend every Saturday. The church also periodically runs clothing/coat drives.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–12:30 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • This Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • This Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    65 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, May 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  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 University Heights.

  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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    2 hours

    average wait time

    0.54 mi


    Info

    The church operates a free food pantry offering groceries to the public, with an additional soup kitchen service on site.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Friday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    78 reviews

    Claimed

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    0.42 mi


    Info

    Supermarket‑style, client‑choice food pantry operated by Every Day is a Miracle at P.S. 33 in Fordham Heights. It provides free, fresh, balanced groceries to Bronx residents and uses an appointment system to reduce wait times, with on‑site registration available.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, May 21st (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 8:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.33 mi


    Info

    Community food pantry operated by MUNA Social Services at Baitul Islam Masjid that distributes culturally appropriate groceries, including halal items and fresh produce. Service is typically first‑come, first‑served; offerings may vary by availability.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, May 14th (next week)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, May 28th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Thu, June 11th (next month)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 mi


    Info

    • Must be registered on Plentiful App (https://www.plentifulapp.com/)
    • Appointments required. Please call: 718 731-6360
    • Closed for the summer (July and August) every year..
    • A to M on 1st Friday
    • N to Z on 2nd Friday
    • Seniors 65+ on 3rd Friday
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next week)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      • Seniors only
    • Fri, June 5th (next month)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    58 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 mi


    Info

    This pantry has a high demand, with clients often forming a line as early as 3-4 AM. Tickets are distributed starting at 7 AM. Food distribution begins at 9 AM and continues until supplies are exhausted. Arriving before 7 AM is highly recommended to secure a ticket.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next week)

      7:00 am–9:00 am

    • 7:00 am–9:00 am

      every week on Friday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    38 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 mi


    Info

    Line up starts at 6:00 to like 7:30 and distribution starts at 9.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am

    • Sat, May 30th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am

    • Sat, June 13th (next month)

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 9:00 am

      every month on the last Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.53 mi


    Info

    This church-based pantry distributes free groceries and perishable food items to local residents in need. It operates on a walk‑in basis and welcomes anyone seeking assistance.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in University Heights 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 University Heights 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 University Heights 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 University Heights.

  20. Where are you located?

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