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

New York Common Pantry (East Harlem)

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10 minutes

average wait time

Info

New York Common Pantry's East Harlem site offers two distinct food programs. The Client Choice Pantry provides supplemental grocery packages in five categories (protein, dairy, grains, fruits, and vegetables) scaled to household size; registration with photo ID for adults, ID for children, and proof of address is required, and packages are distributed every two weeks. The Hot Meals/Brown Bags To Go Program provides ready-to-eat meals seven days a week — Hot Meals are offered as dine-in or take-away on weekdays, while Brown Bag Meals (a sandwich, snack, and beverage) are take-away only on weekends and holidays. Everyone is welcome for meal service with no photo ID required. Emergency grocery bags, case management, and pet food (when available) may also be provided.

  • Requirements

    • You can visit once every 2 weeks
    • ID required
    • Proof of address required
    • Registration required

  • Offerings

    • Prepared Meals

Schedule

  • Today

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

  • Tomorrow

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

  • This Tuesday

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

  • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

    every week on Saturday, Sunday

  • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

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

  • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    every 2 weeks on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Map of New York Common Pantry (East Harlem)

Location

8 East 109th Street, Ground Floor

New York, NY 10029

directions

Contact

(917) 720-9700

https://nycommonpantry.org/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting New York Common Pantry (East Harlem), at 2:30 PM in 14 hours. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–New York Common Pantry (East Harlem) requires: ID required, Proof of address required, Registration required.

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 New York Common Pantry (East Harlem) during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Soup kitchens like New York Common Pantry (East Harlem) 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.

Is New York Common Pantry (East Harlem) open today?

New York Common Pantry (East Harlem) is open today 2:30 PM-3:30 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. New York Common Pantry (East Harlem) is located at 8 East 109th Street, Ground Floor!

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.