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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New York Common Pantry, Nourish

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    0.3 mi


    Info

    -No disribution on the 4th of July

    • Requirements

      • Must have a New York state address and meet financial eligibility requirements
      • Seniors Only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      8:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of New York Common Pantry, Nourish

    Location

    423 E 138th St, 2nd Floor

    New York, NY 10454

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

    New York Common Pantry

    62 reviews

    Unclaimed

    37 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

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    • Choice Pantry Program

      • Offers fresh, culturally appropriate and nutritious food free to participants who qualify.
      • Pantry packages are supplemental grocery packages in five food categories: protein, dairy, grains, fruits and vegetables, proportional to the number of individuals in the family and provided every two weeks.
      • Please bring photo ID for all adults in the household, ID for all children in the household, e.g., birth certificate, school letter, and proof of address, e.g., rent receipt or lease.
    • Hot Meals/Brown Bag Lunches Program provides hot, nutritionally balanced meals to our guests during weekdays and a sandwich, snack and beverage for take-away during weekends. Everyone is welcome.

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–2:30 pm

      • Client choice pantry
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday, Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday, Friday, Thursday

    Map of New York Common Pantry

    Location

    8 East 109th Street

    Ground Floor

    New York, NY 10029

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Cecilia's Food Pantry

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    24 minutes

    average wait time

    0.29 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, March 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, March 12th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of St. Cecilia's Food Pantry

    Location

    125 East 105Th Street

    1st floor

    NY, NY 10029

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 348-0488

  5. How do I get food?

    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.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    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 East Harlem.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    LSA Family Health Service

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    17 minutes

    average wait time

    0.31 mi


    Info

    You can make your appointment now by registering with Plentiful. To register, text “FOOD” to 726-879 or download the Plentiful app for Android devices at the Google Play store here.

    Emergency assistance continues to be available for anyone without an appointment. If you need assistance please call 646-672-5200 and press 1.

    • Requirements

      • Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, March 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, March 12th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of LSA Family Health Service

    Location

    333 E 115 St

    New York, NY 10029

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Mt. Zion AME Church

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    41 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    • Face Masks Are REQUIRED (participants must bring their own)
    • ID with current address is required for the person registering and for anyone residing in the household. This allows us to provide sufficient amount of food. (Everyone's address must have the address of the person registering).
    • The participant is able to attend the food pantry once per month. An email will go out inviting participants to come back for an additional food pantry bag if food item supplies allow it.
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • ID required for all members of the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, March 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, March 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Friday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Mt. Zion AME Church

    Location

    1765 Madison Avenue

    New York, NY 10029

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 369-6643

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Macedonia Church Assembly of God

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Fri, March 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Fri, March 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every week on Friday

    Map of Macedonia Church Assembly of God

    Location

    340 E 106th St

    New York, NY 10029

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

    Beth Hark Christian Counseling Center - Food Pantry

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    44 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Appointments required
    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Next Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Beth Hark Christian Counseling Center - Food Pantry

    Location

    2 East 120th Street

    New York, NY 10035

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 860-1523

    https://www.bethharkccc.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    FACES NY Pantry

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Closed During Year: Inclement weather
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, March 13th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, March 20th (in 4 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

    Map of FACES NY Pantry

    Location

    123 West 115th Street

    Basement

    New York, NY 10026

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 283-9180

    facesny.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Project Create/Franciscan Handmaids of Mary - Anthony House

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 12 minutes

    average wait time

    0.61 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, March 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, March 12th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Project Create/Franciscan Handmaids of Mary - Anthony House

    Location

    73 Lenox Avenue

    New York, NY 10026

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Chambers Memorial Baptist Church/Love Offering

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.63 mi


    Info

    Every Tuesday Registration 12pm to 1pm

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, March 5th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, March 12th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Chambers Memorial Baptist Church/Love Offering

    Location

    219 E 123rd St

    New York, NY 10035

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Harlem 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.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    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.

  17. 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 in East Harlem do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries 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. Here’s a list of everything in East Harlem that’s open today: New York Common Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in East Harlem for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.