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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Grand Central Food Program, Fordham & Webster

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    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."

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 pm–9:20 pm

    • Next Sunday

      9:00 pm–9:20 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 pm–9:20 pm

    • 9:00 pm–9:20 pm

      every day

    Map of Grand Central Food Program, Fordham & Webster

    Location

    404 East Fordham Road

    Belmont, NY 10458

    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)

    67 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    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

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, May 12th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, May 19th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

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

    49 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Fridays: Provides tickets as early as 6:30 AM and the distribution starts at 11:30 AM. Serves 250 families. Saturdays: Grab and Go meals provided to 300 guest. Starts at 11:30 until food supplies last.

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am

    • Next Saturday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am

    • Fri, May 15th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am

      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 The Bronx.

  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)

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    This church-hosted Food Bank For NYC pantry provides free groceries to the community. It is open monthly on the third Saturday.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 16th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, June 20th (next month)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, July 18th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    98 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    This volunteer-run, faith-based community pantry at Lost Sheep Christian Center serves the Soundview/Parkchester area. It provides free groceries to individuals and families and may also distribute clothing and personal care items. The pantry is open to all, and a photo ID is requested at intake.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (next week)

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

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

    102 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    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

    • Today

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

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Next Monday

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

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Next Tuesday

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

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • Needs volunteers
    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Saturday

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    110 reviews

    Claimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Project Bravo Food Pantry is a community‑based, hospital‑driven program of Montefiore that distributes groceries to Bronx residents and connects them with supportive services such as nutrition education, SNAP assistance, primary medical care, HIV testing, legal and housing referrals, job assistance, infant formula, baby supplies, household essentials and toiletries.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Next Friday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    78 reviews

    Claimed

    40 minutes

    average wait time


    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

    • Next Thursday

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, May 14th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–12:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, May 21st (in 3 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)

    39 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • Requires ticket but you will still be served, priority is given to those with tickets.
    • Tickets are taken in person at 9am
    • Mondays are open because they have no idea when the truck willl arrive . please call ahead
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in The Bronx 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 The Bronx 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?

    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 The Bronx that’s open today: Bread of Life Food Pantry, Creston Avenue Baptist Church (Food Pantry), St. Anthony’s Church

  20. Where are you located?

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