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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Village Temple Soup Kitchen

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.19 mi


    • Requirements

      • Grab and Go Meals
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
    • Info

      • Open to all

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Sat, March 1st (next week)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Sat, March 8th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Village Temple Soup Kitchen

    Location

    33 E 12th St

    New York, NY 10003

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 255-6063

    https://villagetemple.org/

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

    Project ORE

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.49 mi


    Info

    must call 646–395-4532 to get registered

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      • Members Only
      • Seniors Only
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      • Members Only
      • Seniors Only
    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

      • Members Only
      • Seniors Only
    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:30 pm

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

    Map of Project ORE

    Location

    331 East 12th Street

    New York, NY 10003

    directions

    Contact

    (646) 395-4514

    edalliance.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Salvation Army New York Temple Corp

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.43 mi


    Info

    Corps #: (212) 337-7469 Call between 9 and 2pm to make appointment , its only for neighbourhood. They will provide a pick up time.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Appointments required
      • Only serve the neighborhood
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Salvation Army New York Temple Corp

    Location

    120 W 14th St

    New York, NY 10011

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 337-7469

  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 Union Square.

  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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    Community fridge, Food pantry (groceries)

    Chelsea Community Fridge & Cupboard

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Extension 211.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Emergency food available. Call to inquire.

    Schedule

    • Sat, March 8th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • Requires 2 different proof of address that matches ID
    • Sat, April 12th (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • Requires 2 different proof of address that matches ID
    • Sat, May 10th (in 3 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • Requires 2 different proof of address that matches ID
    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of Chelsea Community Fridge & Cupboard

    Location

    46 West 16th Street

    Hurtado Hall (Basement)

    New York, NY 10011

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ascension Outreach Food Pantry

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.32 mi


    Info

    Accepting volunteers. Contact: info@ascension.org Book online appointment 24/7

    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Sat, March 15th (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–9:30 am

    • Sat, April 5th (in 2 months)

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 8:00 am–9:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Ascension Outreach Food Pantry

    Location

    12 West 11th Street

    New York, NY 10011

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 254-8620

    www.ascensionoutreach.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Street Life Ministries - Tompkins Square Park

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.8 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, March 4th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, March 11th (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–11:00 am

    • 8:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Street Life Ministries - Tompkins Square Park

    Location

    Avenue A & 7th St

    New York, NY 10009

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. George’s Common Table

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.31 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–12:45 pm

    • Thu, March 6th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–12:45 pm

    • Thu, March 13th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–12:45 pm

    • 12:00 pm–12:45 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of St. George’s Common Table

    Location

    4 Rutherford Place

    New York, NY 10003

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St Peter's Food Pantry

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.83 mi


    Info

    Call (212) 929-2390 to confirm if the Food Pantry is open before going to the scheduled distribution.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Might be closed before holidays, call to confirm.
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, March 1st (next week)

      10:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, March 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–11:30 am

    • 10:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of St Peter's Food Pantry

    Location

    346 W 20th St

    New York, NY 10011

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 929-2390

    www.stpeterschelsea.org

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

    The Red Door Place

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    24 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi


    Info

    Present appointment confirmation text from Plentiful when claiming food

    • Requirements

      • Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm

      • Community Meal
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, March 1st (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm

      • Community Meal
    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of The Red Door Place

    Location

    201 West 13th Street

    New York, NY 10011

    directions

    Contact

    (347) 497-9718

    www.thereddoorplace.org

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    Community fridge

    New York City Relief, 14TH STREET OUTREACH

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Located (BTWN 6TH & 7TH AVE)

    This location has: Soup, bread, beverages, socks, hygiene kits, prayer, & Life Care Visits (ie: one-on-one referrals to resources.)

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, March 7th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, March 14th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of New York City Relief,  14TH STREET OUTREACH

    Location

    132 East 14th Street

    New York, NY 10003

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Union Square 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 Union Square 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 Union Square that’s open today: Village Temple Soup Kitchen, Project ORE, St Peter's Food Pantry, The Red Door Place

  20. Where are you located?

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