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 Little Italy.

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 Little Italy 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 Little Italy 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 Little Italy that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckz295ewx1729483jy3xw8oyubv">The Bowery Mission</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckyzlfcp02841703o1d98mopoiz">The Door</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clnnnixf301iss50f5dhguy9m">Chinatown Community Fridge & Pantry</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Little Italy 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 Little Italy - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Little ItalyLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
The Bowery Mission
42 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.34 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Breakfast
- Info
  No requirements
  Lunch
  Nightly mobile soup kitchen
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every day
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every day
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
227 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(212) 674-3456
https://nycrescue.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Door
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.52 mi
Info
Serves Age 12 to 24
- Requirements
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  Dinner
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  Dinner
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:30 pm
  every week on Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
555 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013
directions
Contact
(212) 453-0222
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Meal delivery
God’s Love We Deliver
2 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

Info
Our meals are frozen therefore potential clients will need to confirm they have the facilities to store and reheat the meals. We do not offer Kosher, Halal or Vegan however we do have a Vegetarian option. Also, there are certain food allergies we are not be able to accommodate.
- Requirements
  Eligibility: Chronic or life-altering illness like cancer, Alzheimer’s, renal failure, COPD, HIV/AIDS. Check your eligibility at https://www.glwd.org/get-meals/find-out-if-you-are-eligible-for-medically-tailored-meals/
  Meal delivery service for those living with serious medical conditions, free of charge. Registration required & medical documentation must be provided.
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:00 pm–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- This Friday
  8:00 pm–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Next Saturday
  8:00 pm–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- 8:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
207 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
directions
Contact
(212) 294-8100
https://www.glwd.org/get-meals/get-meals/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=dropdown&utm_campaign=get_meals
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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 Little Italy.
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)
Vision Urbana Inc.
4 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.53 mi
Info
sign-up to volunteer here: https://network.visionurbana.org/volunteer or email eric@visionurbana.org for volunteer opportunities
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, December 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Mon, December 9th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
66 Essex Street
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(646) 626-9748
https://www2.visionurbana.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Chinatown
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.29 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
  7:30 pm
- This Friday
  7:30 pm
- Next Saturday
  7:30 pm
- 7:30 pm
  every day
Location
60 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10013
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)
Asian Americans for Equality
3 reviews
Unclaimed
28 minutes
average wait time

0.46 mi
Info
Come before 10am to line up and get a number.
- Requirements
  Get a number/ticket
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  1:00 pm
  Pre-registration required by phone
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, December 25th (next month)
  1:00 pm
  Pre-registration required by phone
- Wed, January 29th (in 2 months)
  1:00 pm
  Pre-registration required by phone
- 1:00 pm
  every month on the last Wednesday
Location
111 Division Street
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(212) 979-8988
https://www.aafe.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Other material needs
Lower Manhattan Food Not Bombs
1 review
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.54 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Other material needs: 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
36 East 1st Street
New York, NY 10003
directions
Contact
(212) 254-1640
https://wck.org/news/ny-nj
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Community fridge
Chinatown Community Fridge & Pantry
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet
- Info
  Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–6:00 pm
- This Saturday
  9:00 am–6:00 pm
- 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
96 Baxter Street
New York, NY 10013
directions
Contact
https://www.instagram.com/chinatown.communityfridge/?hl=en
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SNAP/EBT
Public Health Solutions
19 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time
Info
Their counselors will help you find out if you qualify for SNAP, gather required documents, and submit your application. They will also provide referrals to other programs you may need, like WIC and health insurance.

Call to get started with SNAP enrollment over the phone. You may have to leave a voicemail, but someone will call you back within 48 hours. Find the number for your borough below:

Bronx and Manhattan: 646-584-1553

Brooklyn: 646-819-2451 For Spanish: Jose 646-793-0841/ Rosemary 646-399-4822 (For Kings County Hospital SNAP services, call 646-771-5620)

Queens: 646-942-2431

Staten Island: 929-270-2181

You can also fill out their request form online, and someone will get back to you: https://www.healthsolutions.org/find-services/
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am–4:00 pm
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday
Location
40 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013
directions
Contact
(800) 544-8269
https://www.healthsolutions.org/community-work/food-nutrition/snap-assistance/
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Food pantry (groceries)
UA3 Community First Food Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
29 minutes
average wait time

0.59 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Mon, December 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
Location
384 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002
directions
Contact
(917) 697-2842
Ua3now.org
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Little Italy 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 Little Italy 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 Little Italy that’s open today: The Bowery Mission, The Door, Chinatown Community Fridge & Pantry
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Little Italy for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.