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 Midtown.

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 Midtown 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 Midtown 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 Midtown that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/379">Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway</a>

Where are you located?

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

Find Free Food In MidtownLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway
7 minutes
average wait time

0.46 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  No requirements
  Nightly mobile soup kitchen
Schedule
- Today
  7:15 pm–7:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  7:15 pm–7:30 pm
- Next Monday
  7:15 pm–7:30 pm
- 7:15 pm–7:30 pm
  every day
Location
1634 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
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)
Holy Cross Church
24 minutes
average wait time

0.38 mi
Info
You have to live within 15 blocks of the church
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
  Only serve residents of 30th to 57th Street and from 5th Avenue to 12th Avenue
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, June 29th (in 4 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, July 13th (next month)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
329 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036
directions
Contact
(212) 246-4732
https://www.christinthecity.nyc/crossroads
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Lukes Lutheran Church
2 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Next Thursday
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- Tue, June 11th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
308 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036
directions
Contact
(212) 246-3540
http://stlukesnyc.org/
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 Midtown.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
GMHC Meals Program
10 minutes
average wait time

0.4 mi
Info
Distribution inside agency lobby as well as the 4th and 5th floors of the building, located at 307 West 38th Street.

community members that are not GMHC clients must make a reservation beforehand by calling the nutrition team, or reserving a spot via Plentifulapp.com. First-time attendees can be registered upon arrival.

Pre-packaged, shelf-stable pantry bags and ready to eat meals Fresh produce and eggs (for GMHC clients) Two services of produce (for GMHC clients)
- Requirements
  Wear Facemask
  ID required
  Registration required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, June 19th (in 3 weeks)
  11:30 am–1:30 pm
- 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
307 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
directions
Contact
(212) 367-1000
https://www.gmhc.org/services/meals-nutrition/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Project FIND, Coffeehouse Senior Center
average user rating

0.48 mi
Info
Breakfast is served every day from 8:30 am- 10:00 am for a Voluntary contribution of $1.25

Lunch is served every day from 11:30am pm- 1:00 pm for a Voluntary contribution of $1.75
- Requirements
  Seniors Only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  8:30 am–10:00 am
  Breakfast
- Next Monday
  11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Next Tuesday
  8:30 am–10:00 am
  Breakfast
- 8:30 am–10:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday
- 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
331 W 42nd
New York, NY 10018
directions
Contact
(646) 545-4621
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Keith Haring (GMHC)
15 minutes
average wait time

0.62 mi
Info
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
- Requirements
  GMHC Client ID required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
  Hot meal is available
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- 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
Location
307 W 38th St
New York, NY 10018
directions
Contact
(212) 367-1409
https://www.gmhc.org/services/meals-nutrition/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul's House
26 minutes
average wait time

0.6 mi
Info
Must live within 20 blocks of the Neibhourhood
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–8:30 am
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
335 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
directions
Contact
(212) 265-5433
www.sphnyc.org
Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Cross, St. John the Baptist, Bread of Life
24 minutes
average wait time

0.56 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Registration required
  ID required for all members of the household
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
  Only serves midtown Manhattan between 14th and 59th Streets, from river to river
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, June 19th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
213 W 30th St
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 564-9070
https://www.christinthecity.nyc/st-john-bread-of-life
Food pantry (groceries)
Alliance for Positive Change
no ratings yet

0.36 mi
Info
They mostly deal with people who are are in need of medical services i.e disabled, chronic diseases ,HIV. To get seron to their program one would need to enroll and this can be done by either walk ins or call ahead for the enrollment process
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Registration required
  Must be income-eligible
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–5:00 pm
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
64 W 35th St
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(212) 645-0875
https://alliance.nyc/basic-needs
Food pantry (groceries)
NahYah Ministries
47 minutes
average wait time

0.44 mi
Info
Only people with appointments are served before 12 noon.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  10:30 am–6:00 pm
  Register on PLENTIFUL app
  Appointments required
- Wed, June 12th (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am–6:00 pm
  Register on PLENTIFUL app
  Appointments required
- June 19th is Juneteenth
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, June 19th (in 3 weeks)
  10:30 am–6:00 pm
  Register on PLENTIFUL app
  Appointments required
- 10:30 am–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
431 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
directions
Contact
(347) 388-5992
https://www.facebook.com/nahyahfoodpantry/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Midtown 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 Midtown 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 Midtown that’s open today: Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Midtown for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.