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 University Village.

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 University Village 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 University Village 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 University Village that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/the-bowery-mission">The Bowery Mission</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 University Village 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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Meal delivery
God’s Love We Deliver
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

Info
Our meals are frozen therefore potential clients will need to confirm they have the facilities to store and reheat the meals. We do not offer Kosher, Halal or Vegan however we do have a Vegetarian option. Also, there are certain food allergies we are not be able to accommodate.
- Requirements
  Meal delivery service for those living with serious medical conditions, free of charge. Registration required & medical documentation must be provided.
  Eligibility: Chronic or life-altering illness like cancer, Alzheimer’s, renal failure, COPD, HIV/AIDS. Check your eligibility at https://www.glwd.org/get-meals/find-out-if-you-are-eligible-for-medically-tailored-meals/
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- This Saturday
  8:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Next Sunday
  8:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- 8:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
207 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
directions
Contact
(212) 294-8100
https://www.glwd.org/get-meals/get-meals/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dropdown&utm_campaign=get_meals
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
The Bowery Mission
8 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.47 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Breakfast
- Info
  Lunch
  No requirements
  Nightly mobile soup kitchen
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every day
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
227 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(212) 674-3456
https://nycrescue.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Door
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
Info
Serves Age 12 to 24
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  Dinner
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
555 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013
directions
Contact
(212) 453-0222
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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 University Village.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.25 mi
- Requirements
  Follow the distribution line
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  5:00 pm
- Mon, August 18th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm
- Mon, August 25th (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm
- September 1st is Labour Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Mon, September 1st (in 4 weeks)
  5:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
1 W 4th St
New York, NY 10012
directions
Contact
(212) 674-5300
http://huc.edu/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
Lower Manhattan Food Not Bombs
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.5 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Other material needs: 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
36 East 1st Street
New York, NY 10003
directions
Contact
(212) 254-1640
https://wck.org/news/ny-nj
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Hetrick-Martin Institute
2 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.39 mi
Info
serves ages 13 to 24. serves a dinner as well everyday
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  3:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  3:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Next Monday
  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
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Food pantry (groceries)
Project Hospitality - Bay St
6 reviews
Unclaimed
17 minutes
average wait time

0.66 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  ID preferred, but not required
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am
- Next Thursday
  9:00 am
- Tue, August 19th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
205 Canal Street
New York, NY 10013
directions
Contact
(718) 815-0800
https://projecthospitality.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ascension Outreach Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

0.52 mi
Info
Accepting volunteers. Contact: info@ascension.org Book online appointment 24/7
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Appointments required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  8:00 am–9:30 am
- Sat, September 6th (in 4 weeks)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- Sat, September 20th (next month)
  8:00 am–9:30 am
- 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

0.59 mi
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Open to all
Schedule
- This Saturday
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, August 23rd (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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
BRC Homeless Senior Services
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.57 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Seniors Only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  No food distribution - marked unavailable
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:45 am–12:15 pm
- Next Monday
  11:45 am–12:15 pm
- Next Tuesday
  11:45 am–12:15 pm
- 11:45 am–12:15 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
30 Delancey St
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(212) 533-2020
https://www.brc.org/services-for-older-adults
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in University Village 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 University Village 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 University Village that’s open today: The Bowery Mission, 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 University Village for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.