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

First Spanish United Methodist Church

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A grassroots, non-sectarian collective in El Barrio/East Harlem that honors the legacy of the Young Lords and operates on a mutual-aid model where people both give and receive support. The church provides free groceries and hot meals to the community and connects clients with additional services including English classes, OSHA certification, legal referrals, a healing space offering acupuncture and reiki, and Narcotics Anonymous meetings. Serving the Puerto Rican, Latinx, and broader East Harlem community for over 100 years, the church welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds.

  • Requirements

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

    • Free Groceries
    • Other social services available

Schedule

  • Today

    Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–2:00 pm

  • Next Thursday

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

  • Sat, August 15th (next week)

    Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–2:00 pm

  • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

    every week on Thursday

  • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–2:00 pm

    every week on Saturday

Map of First Spanish United Methodist Church

Location

163 E 111th St

New York, NY 10029

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Contact

(212) 289-5690

https://www.thepeopleschurchnyc.org

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting First Spanish United Methodist Church, at 9:30 AM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–First Spanish United Methodist Church requires: First come, first serve: open until food runs out.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

No appointment needed! Just show up to First Spanish United Methodist Church during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like First Spanish United Methodist Church offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, First Spanish United Methodist Church may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is First Spanish United Methodist Church open today?

First Spanish United Methodist Church is open today 9:30 AM-2:00 PM!

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. First Spanish United Methodist Church is located at 163 E 111th St!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get 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 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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.