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 Upper West Side.

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 Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side that’s open today: National Council of Jewish Women

Where are you located?

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

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Upper West Side 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.

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 Upper West Side, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Advent Lutheran Church
38 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Sat, September 19th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–10:30 am
Sat, September 26th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:30 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–10:30 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every month on the 4th Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every month on the 5th Saturday
Location
2504 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 665-2504
https://www.adventnyc.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Church of St. Paul the Apostle/The Loaf and Fishes food pantry
27 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Requirements
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, September 19th (next week)
8:00 am
Sat, October 17th (next month)
8:00 am
Sat, November 21st (in 2 months)
8:00 am
8:00 am
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
405 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10023
directions
Contact
(212) 265-3495
stpaultheapostle.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Ascension R.C. Church Food Pantry
21 reviews
Unclaimed
28 minutes
average wait time

Info
Advised to arrive around an hour early
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Sat, September 19th (next week)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, October 17th (next month)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, November 21st (in 2 months)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
221 W 107 St.
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 222-0666
www.ascensionchurchnyc.org
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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 Upper West Side.
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), Other material needs, Community fridge
Cathedral Kitchen – St. John the Divine
25 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Cathedral Kitchen – St. John the Divine offers ready-to-eat meals and clothing assistance. Clients seeking professional clothing must provide a referral from an agency. Please note that services and schedules may vary.
Requirements
Community services
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
Community fridge: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
ID required
This Friday
Community fridge: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
ID required
Next Sunday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–3:00 pm
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–3:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Other material needs: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday
Community fridge: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
1047 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 316-7583
https://www.stjohndivine.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
51 reviews
Claimed
15 minutes
average wait time

Info
WSCAH is a nonprofit, customer-choice, supermarket-style food pantry serving New Yorkers with free, fresh, healthy groceries including produce, protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. The organization was founded in 1979 and pioneered the choice-pantry model in 1993, putting dignity, community, and choice at the center of food distribution. Beyond groceries, WSCAH helps customers enroll in critical benefits such as SNAP, healthcare, and transportation assistance, and connects them to referrals for legal support, housing, financial counseling, and other supportive services. Walk-ins are welcome, and returning customers can pick up at the 86th Street pantry once a month; home delivery is available through a partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian for families with young children and older adults.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
Proof of address required
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Delivery may be available
Schedule
Tomorrow
9:00 am–1:00 pm @ WSCAH 86th Street Pantry
This Friday
9:00 am–1:00 pm @ WSCAH 86th Street Pantry
Next Tuesday
9:00 am–1:00 pm @ WSCAH 86th Street Pantry
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
263 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 362-3662
https://www.wscah.org/services
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Mary Parish Organization at Southern Baptist Church
9 reviews
Unclaimed
1 minute
average wait time

Info
Every other week (Wednesday), the distribution is either hot meals and grocery bags, alternating.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Wed, September 30th (in 3 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Wed, October 14th (next month)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Location
12 W 108th St
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 663-6549
http://www.sbc.net/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ and St. Stephen's Church - Brown Bag Program
15 reviews
Unclaimed
8 minutes
average wait time

Info
Curbside grab‑and‑go bag lunch program run by Christ & Saint Stephen’s Church. Serves the Upper West Side community with simple take‑away meals prepared and distributed by volunteers; open to anyone in need. The program also occasionally offers used clothing and referrals to partner agencies.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
9:00 am–10:00 am
Next Wednesday
9:00 am–10:00 am
Sat, September 19th (next week)
9:00 am–10:00 am
9:00 am–10:00 am
every week on Wednesday, Saturday
Location
120 W 69th St
New York, NY 10023
directions
Contact
(212) 787-2755
https://www.csschurch.org/brown-bag-program
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
National Council of Jewish Women
18 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
Requirements
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Kosher food available
Schedule
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:00 pm
Next Sunday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:00 pm
Next Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–1:30 pm
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:00 pm
every week on Sunday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–1:30 pm
every week on Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
241 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023
directions
Contact
(212) 687-5030
www.ncjwny.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Michael's Church kitchen
11 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Saturday
10:00 am–11:30 am
Sat, September 19th (next week)
10:00 am–11:30 am
Sat, September 26th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–11:30 am
10:00 am–11:30 am
every week on Saturday
Location
225 W 99th St
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 222-2700
https://www.saintmichaelschurch.org/event/saturday-kitchen-pilgrim-resource-center/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Columbia Food Pantry, The Medical Center
9 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

Info
Pantry is open to the public.
Requirements
Proof of address required
ID required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Next Monday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Next Wednesday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
616 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 854-1492
https://thefoodpantry.studentgroups.columbia.edu
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side that’s open today: National Council of Jewish Women
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Upper West Side for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Upper West Side 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.
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 Upper West Side, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.