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Food pantry (groceries)

Met Council - UJC of the East Side

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10 minutes

average wait time


Info

  • Registration required: can be made online or by going to the food pantry location. Number of household including names and date or birth may be asked.
  • Delivery is available for handicapped or seniors who has a hard time walking, please call 212-475-3857.
  • Closed during Jewish holidays
  • Serves Kosher foods (mostly perishable foods)
  • Clients can visit once a month
  • Requirements

    • You can visit once a month
    • Registration required
  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
    • Kosher food available

Schedule

  • Tomorrow

    9:00 am–1:30 pm

  • This Tuesday

    9:00 am–1:30 pm

  • This Wednesday

    9:00 am–1:30 pm

  • 9:00 am–1:30 pm

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

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Location

15-17 Willett St/Bialystoker Pl

New York, NY 10002

directions

Contact

(917) 542-1266

https://ujceastside.org/food-assistance-nyc

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Met Council - UJC of the East Side, at 9:00 AM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Met Council - UJC of the East Side requires: 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 Met Council - UJC of the East Side during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Met Council - UJC of the East Side 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, Met Council - UJC of the East Side may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Met Council - UJC of the East Side open today?

Met Council - UJC of the East Side is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

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. Met Council - UJC of the East Side is located at 15-17 Willett St/Bialystoker Pl!

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.