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.

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 Fordham.

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?

Every location is different! Some places in Fordham 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.

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.

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 Fordham 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.

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 Fordham that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/cl2iki0vc000404xq7wp8yv01">Creston Avenue Baptist Church</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/1555">BronxWorks Morris Older Adult Center </a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Fordham for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Fordham - Lemontree Directory

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Creston Avenue Baptist Church
56 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 3 minutes
average wait time

0.17 mi
- Requirements
  Get a number/ticket
  Photo ID and proof of address is required for adults 18+
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Requires 2 different proof of address that matches ID
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
- This Friday
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
114 East 188th Street
Fordham Heights, NY 10468
directions
Contact
(718) 367-1754
http://www.crestonavenuebaptistchurch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Every Day is a Miracle - Jerome Location
46 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 14 minutes
average wait time

0.23 mi
Info
Client Registration and appointments can be done/made digitally now and the verification process can occur in person or over the phone with a member services associate. However, in-person services are still available: on Wednesdays at our main location, 2424 Jerome Ave, from 9a -12p ONLY.

Closed:

Thanksgiving week

Last two weeks of December
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
  Client choice pantry
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, December 5th (next week)
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
  Client choice pantry
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, December 12th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
  Client choice pantry
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
2424 Jerome Avenue
Timothy Dwight Elementary School P.S. 33
Fordham Heights, NY 10468
directions
Contact
(347) 618-1162
www.edmnyc.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Power Praise and Deliverance, Inc
10 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 19 minutes
average wait time

0.11 mi
Info
Letter from Social Worker signed by the case manager is accepted.
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Fri, December 6th (next week)
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Fri, December 13th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
120 E 184th St
New York, NY 10468
directions
Contact
(347) 409-0288
https://www.facebook.com/PowerPraiseDeliverance/
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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.
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 Fordham.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
St Simon Stock Food Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
35 minutes
average wait time

0.28 mi
Info
Must get ticket from 7am to 8am. Distributio starts at 9am
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Get a number/ticket
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, December 6th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, December 13th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
2195 Valentine Avenue
Fordham Heights, NY 10457
directions
Contact
(718) 367-1251
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Food pantry (groceries)
Louise Pantry at Nazareth Housing - Bronx
24 reviews
Unclaimed
48 minutes
average wait time

0.28 mi
Info
Text “Food” to 726879, come to the office, or call the office (646) 713-2739 directly at to make an appointment.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  7:30 am–10:00 am
- Wed, December 4th (next week)
  7:30 am–10:00 am
- Wed, December 11th (in 2 weeks)
  7:30 am–10:00 am
- 7:30 am–10:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
406 East 184th Street
Brooklyn, NY 10458
directions
Contact
(646) 713-2739
https://nazarethhousingnyc.org/louises-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
BronxWorks Morris Older Adult Center
17 reviews
Unclaimed
34 minutes
average wait time

0.43 mi
Info
Appointments are given in 15-minute intervals. Only 20 appointments are given daily.

Seniors and community members must call 718.933.5300 for an appointment (date and time) for pantry pick-up. Once you are outside (Morris Ave. side) to pick up, call 718.933.5300 to let staff know you have arrived.

Distribution method is subject to change.

Referrals must speak with Maria Rivera, BronxWorks Vice President, Services For Older Adults, for approval.
- Requirements
  Seniors Only
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Help with social services/public benefits
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
80 East 181st Street
Fordham Heights, NY 10453
directions
Contact
(718) 933-5300
https://bronxworks.org/our-services/benefits-and-other-assistance/food-pantries/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Fordham & University
11 reviews
Unclaimed
50 minutes
average wait time

0.43 mi
Info
"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."
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:45 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Tuesday
  8:45 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Wednesday
  8:45 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:45 pm
  every day
Location
2345 University Avenue
University Heights, NY 10468
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Citadel of God Almighty (COGA Cathedral)
5 reviews
Unclaimed
50 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
If distribution falls on a holiday or inclement weather, call 718-364-4320 (church office) to confirm if they are open.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  5:30 pm–6:30 pm
- Wed, December 4th (next week)
  5:30 pm–6:30 pm
- Wed, December 11th (in 2 weeks)
  5:30 pm–6:30 pm
- 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
422 E 183rd St
New York, NY 10458
directions
Contact
(718) 364-4320
https://cacwosembronx.com/new/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA), Davidson Ave
22 reviews
Unclaimed
36 minutes
average wait time

0.52 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Halal food available
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Thu, December 12th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- Thu, December 26th (next month)
  1:30 pm–2:30 pm
- 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
2107 Davidson Avenue
University Heights, NY 10453
directions
Contact
(212) 920-6202
https://munasocialservice.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bronx works Twin Parks West
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.22 mi
Info
This pantry is open to the community. Anyone interested in pantry must call the center at 646.596.1316 on Tuesdays or Assistant Program Director Dominique Jackson at 646.907.4000 to schedule an appointment. While appointments are preferred, we do accept walk-ins.

Distribution takes place inside the Twin Parks West Community Center, which is located behind 365 Ford Street. Appointments are made on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  10:00 am–2:00 am
- Thu, December 12th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 am
- Thu, December 26th (next month)
  10:00 am–2:00 am
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–2:00 am
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
355 East 183rd Street
Fordham Heights, NY 10458
directions
Contact
(646) 596-1316
https://bronxworks.org/our-services/benefits-and-other-assistance/food-pantries/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Fordham 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.
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.
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 Fordham do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 Fordham that’s open today: Creston Avenue Baptist Church, BronxWorks Morris Older Adult Center
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Fordham for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.