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  1. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 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

      7:15 pm

    • Next Sunday

      7:15 pm

    • Next Monday

      7:15 pm

    • 7:15 pm

      every day

    Map of Grand Central Food Program, SW corner 51st St. & Broadway

    Location

    1634 Broadway

    New York, NY 10019

    directions
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  3. Street view

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

    St. Paul's House

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    27 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 mi


    Info

    • Must live within 20 blocks of the neighborhood
    • 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

    Map of St. Paul's House

    Location

    335 West 51st Street

    New York, NY 10019

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 265-5433

    www.sphnyc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Holy Cross Church

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    0.29 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

    • Next Saturday

      11:00 am

    • Sat, January 11th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Sat, January 25th (next month)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

    Map of Holy Cross Church

    Location

    329 W 42nd St

    New York, NY 10036

    directions
  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 Theater District.

  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!

  8. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Lukes Lutheran Church

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.21 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, December 31st (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of St. Lukes Lutheran Church

    Location

    308 W 46th St

    New York, NY 10036

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 246-3540

    http://stlukesnyc.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Project FIND, Woodstock Senior Center

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.14 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Seniors Only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      11:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

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

    • 11:30 pm–1:30 pm

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

    Map of Project FIND, Woodstock Senior Center

    Location

    127 W 43rd St

    New York, NY 10036

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Project FIND Coffeehouse Older Adult Center

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.3 mi


    Info

    Membership is Free, you must be 60 years old or older Hours of Operation: Monday -Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm 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

      • Members Only
      • Seniors Only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • Next Monday

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

      • Breakfast
    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

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

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

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

    Map of Project FIND Coffeehouse Older Adult Center

    Location

    331 West 42nd Street

    New York, NY 10036

    directions

    Contact

    (646) 545-4621

    www.projectfind.org

  11. Street view

    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Project FIND, Coffeehouse Senior Center

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.41 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

    Map of Project FIND, Coffeehouse Senior Center

    Location

    331 W 42nd

    New York, NY 10018

    directions
  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Clement's Food Pantry

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 mi


    Info

    • St. Clement's Food Pantry is a pick-up and go bag of groceries
    • . The bags are packed by volunteers and given out to registered clients.
    • When clients register they need to give a name but no address, and the number of people in the family. Bags are packed for family of one, two, three, then they are called to pick up the food.
    • Tghe address is 423 W. 46th Street, between 9th and 10th Ave.
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Next Saturday

      8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Fri, January 10th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

    • 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

    Map of St. Clement's Food Pantry

    Location

    423 West 46th Street

    New York, NY 10036

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 246-7277

    www.stclementsnyc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    Info

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      11:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, January 11th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, January 25th (next month)

      11:00 am–11:30 am

    • 11:00 am–11:30 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

    Map of Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries

    Location

    410 West 40th Street

    New York, NY 10018

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    GMHC Meals Program

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.41 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, January 1st (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Wed, January 8th (in 3 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of GMHC Meals Program

    Location

    307 West 38th Street

    New York, NY 10018

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Theater District 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 Theater District 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 Theater District that’s open today: Project FIND, Woodstock Senior Center

  20. Where are you located?

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