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Food pantry (groceries)

St Peter's Food Pantry

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10 minutes

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Saint Peter's Food Pantry, rooted in Chelsea's historic St. Peter's Episcopal Church, distributes nourishing shelf-stable groceries and essential supplies to anyone experiencing food insecurity, treating every guest with dignity. Founded over two decades ago in partnership with the Food Bank of New York City, the pantry primarily serves residents of its own zip code and the adjacent neighborhood to the north, while welcoming neighbors from across the city who are in need. No-cook items are also available on request for guests without kitchen access.

  • Requirements

    • Call in advance for services

  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Today

    10:30 am–11:30 am

    • ID required

  • Sat, August 15th (next week)

    CLOSED

    • ID required

  • Sat, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)

    10:30 am–11:30 am

    • ID required

  • 10:30 am–11:30 am

    every week on Saturday

Map of St Peter's Food Pantry

Location

346 W 20th St

New York, NY 10011

directions

Contact

(212) 929-2390(Sat 10am–11am)

https://www.stpeterschelsea.org

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting St Peter's Food Pantry, at 10:30 AM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–St Peter's Food Pantry requires: Call in advance for services.

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 St Peter's Food Pantry during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like St Peter's Food Pantry 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, St Peter's Food Pantry may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is St Peter's Food Pantry open today?

St Peter's Food Pantry is open today 10:30 AM-11:30 AM!

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. St Peter's Food Pantry is located at 346 W 20th 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.