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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.43 mi


    Info

    • Registration is on Tuesdays call between 3PM TO 5PM
    • You must provide a valid NY State picture ID and proof of address (Con Ed bill , cable , lease or any City or State document)
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, October 29th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.34 mi


    Info

    Available only to members who take their parenting class and only accepting families in Washington heights. We are only accepting women who are pregnant Register online: https://nidodeesperanza.my.site.com/refer/s/ and a social worker will call you to schedule and appointment. More info on the pantry will be discussed after online registration

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
      • Zip code restrictions
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available
      • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–5:00 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (next week)

      11:30 am–5:00 pm

    • Tue, November 4th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–5:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–5:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 11:30 am–5:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 11:30 am–5:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • 11:30 am–5:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Tuesday

    Contact

    (646) 368-1117

    https://nidodeesperanzanyc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.65 mi


    Info

    Must be a Manhattan resident to receive food.. Location: Prince Hall Masonic Temple at 454 West 155th Street, near the corner of St. Nicholas Avenue

    • 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
      • Must be a member of Prince Masonic Temple or Community League of the Heights or resident of 10032 & 10031
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, November 13th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, November 22nd (next month)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

  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 Washington 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)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.78 mi


    Info

    • Line starts forming at around 8:30 please be sure to arrive early.
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, October 30th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.76 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am

    • This Thursday

      2:00 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (next week)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.76 mi


    Info

    "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."

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:25 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:25 pm

    • This Thursday

      8:25 pm

    • 8:25 pm

      every day

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.72 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
    • Info

      • Open on holidays

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      8:00 am–10:30 am

    • Thu, October 30th (next week)

      8:00 am–10:30 am

    • Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:30 am

    • 8:00 am–10:30 am

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (347) 459-4445

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    Community fridge

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    • Info

      • Check their social media for updates
      • Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • This Thursday

      Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

    • Community fridge: 12:00 am–11:59 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  13. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.62 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tue, October 28th (next week)

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Friday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Washington 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Washington Heights do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Washington Heights that’s open today: Catholic Charities Community Services, Alianza Division MOSAIC Beacon, 155th St Fridge @ Madison Sq Boys and Girls Club, International Pentecostal Church food bank

  19. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Washington Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.