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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Vision Urbana Inc.

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.13 mi


    Info

    sign-up to volunteer here: https://network.visionurbana.org/volunteer or email eric@visionurbana.org for volunteer opportunities

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, December 30th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, January 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of Vision Urbana Inc.

    Location

    66 Essex Street

    New York, NY 10002

    directions

    Contact

    (646) 626-9748

    https://www2.visionurbana.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    UA3 Community First Food Pantry

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    29 minutes

    average wait time

    0.06 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, December 30th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

    Map of UA3 Community First Food Pantry

    Location

    384 Grand Street

    New York, NY 10002

    directions

    Contact

    (917) 697-2842

    Ua3now.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Our Lady Of Sorrows (CCCS)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.34 mi


    Info

    Call Mondays or Wednesdays between 10am and 4 pm, to make an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • Wear Facemask
      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Thursday

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, December 31st (next week)

      8:00 am–11:00 am

    • 8:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Our Lady Of Sorrows (CCCS)

    Location

    103 Pitt St

    New York, NY 10002

    directions

    Contact

    (646) 886-9854

    https://olsnyc.org/contact-us

  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 Lower East Side.

  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)

    Grand Street Settlement - Lower East Side

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 hours

    average wait time

    0.41 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Come early. Line starts at 8am

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am

    • Mon, December 30th (next week)

      8:00 am

    • Mon, January 6th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am

    • 8:00 am

      every week on Monday

    Map of Grand Street Settlement - Lower East Side

    Location

    72 Columbia Street

    New York, NY 10002

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 674-1740

    https://www.grandsettlement.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Asian Americans for Equality

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    28 minutes

    average wait time

    0.31 mi


    Info

    Come before 10am to line up and get a number.

    • Requirements

      • Get a number/ticket
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      1:00 pm

      • Pre-registration required by phone
    • Wed, January 29th (next month)

      1:00 pm

      • Pre-registration required by phone
    • Wed, February 26th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm

      • Pre-registration required by phone
    • 1:00 pm

      every month on the last Wednesday

    Map of Asian Americans for Equality

    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), Food pantry (groceries)

    The Bowery Mission

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.52 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Breakfast
    • Info

      • No requirements
      • Lunch
      • Nightly mobile soup kitchen

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 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

    Map of The Bowery Mission

    Location

    227 Bowery

    New York, NY 10002

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 674-3456

    https://nycrescue.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry, Lower East Side

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    50 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi


    Info

    Registration at Haven Plaza office at 200 Avenue C is required

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

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

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Mon, December 30th (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Monday

    Map of Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry, Lower East Side

    Location

    206 E 4th St

    New York, NY 10009

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grand Street Guild

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.11 mi


    Info

    Serves 460 Grand street 131 Grand street 410 Grand strret

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Wed, January 1st (next week)

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • The last 3 Wednesdays of the month
    • Wed, October 1st (next year)

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • The last 3 Wednesdays of the month
    • Wed, April 1st (in 2 years)

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      • The last 3 Wednesdays of the month
    • 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday the 1st

    Map of Grand Street Guild

    Location

    410 Grand St

    New York, NY 10002

    directions

    Contact

    (646) 984-0167

    https://grandstreetguild.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Henry Street Settlement - Good Companions Senior Center

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.3 mi


    Info

    • They have only 100 bags of food to give out
    • You need to be registered at the food bank of New York
    • Requirements

      • Must show proof of age over 60 yrs old
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Tue, January 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Tue, February 4th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am

    • Tue, March 4th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    Map of Henry Street Settlement - Good Companions Senior Center

    Location

    334 Madison St

    New York, NY 10002

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Met Council - UJC of the East Side

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.18 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Kosher food available
    • Info

      • May be closed during Jewish holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–2:00 am

    • This Tuesday

      9:00 am–2:00 am

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–2:00 am

    • 9:00 am–2:00 am

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

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Friday

    Map of Met Council - UJC of the East Side

    Location

    15-17 Willett St/Bialystoker Pl

    New York, NY 10002

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Lower East Side 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 Lower East Side 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 Lower East Side that’s open today: The Bowery Mission

  20. Where are you located?

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