Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
0.15 mi
Call (212) 929-2390 to confirm if the Food Pantry is open before going to the scheduled distribution.
Tomorrow
10:30 am–11:30 am
Sat, December 28th (next week)
10:30 am–11:30 am
Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)
10:30 am–11:30 am
10:30 am–11:30 am
every week on Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
33 minutes
average wait time
0.24 mi
Pantry guests are able to take home three bags of food—one bag of dried goods, one of produce, and one of protein and dairy. For two hours every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon, hundreds of individuals and families come through our doors to pick up their groceries for the following week. If you are in need of groceries from our pantry, please sign up on the plentiful app.
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm
every month on the 2nd Sunday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
45 minutes
average wait time
0.28 mi
Next Thursday
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Thu, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Thu, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Thursday
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Chelsea.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
12 minutes
average wait time
0.5 mi
We are only open to folks who are already GMHC clients. In order to receive our food pantry or hot meal services, folks must arrive with a GMHC client ID
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
1 hour
average wait time
0.24 mi
(BTWN 9TH & 10TH AVE)
This location has: Soup, bread, beverages, socks, hygiene kits, prayer, & Life Care Visits (ie: one-on-one referrals to resources.)
Next Wednesday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, January 8th (in 3 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
14 minutes
average wait time
0.52 mi
Next Wednesday
CLOSED
Wed, January 8th (in 3 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Wed, January 22nd (next month)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
54 minutes
average wait time
0.65 mi
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
24 minutes
average wait time
0.58 mi
Present appointment confirmation text from Plentiful when claiming food
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Sat, December 28th (next week)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.53 mi
Truck stop and distribute at North East Corner of 34th St & 8th Ave "For a smoother experience, this is a grab-and-go meal site where trucks arrive sometimes earlier or later due to traffic. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the truck is running late, please allow at least 15 minutes from the scheduled arrival time before inquiring."
Tomorrow
9:00 pm
Next Saturday
9:00 pm
Next Sunday
9:00 pm
9:00 pm
every day
Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
0.26 mi
Next Thursday
4:00 pm
Thu, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
4:00 pm
Thu, January 9th (in 3 weeks)
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Every location is different! Some places in Chelsea accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens 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.
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 in Chelsea do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
You can browse these pages for resources in Chelsea to see if any are open today. If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options in Chelsea.
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chelsea for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.