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Food pantry (groceries)

West Side Campaign Against Hunger

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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

Map of West Side Campaign Against Hunger

Location

263 West 86th Street

New York, NY 10024

directions

Contact

(212) 362-3662

https://www.wscah.org/services

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting West Side Campaign Against Hunger, at 9:00 AM tomorrow. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–West Side Campaign Against Hunger 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 West Side Campaign Against Hunger during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like West Side Campaign Against Hunger 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, West Side Campaign Against Hunger may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is West Side Campaign Against Hunger open today?

West Side Campaign Against Hunger 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. West Side Campaign Against Hunger is located at 263 West 86th Street!

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.