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 Upper West Side.

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 Upper West 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.

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 Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/457">Grand Central Food Program, 79th St Boat Basin</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/487">Holy Trinity Church - Soup Kitchen</a>

Where are you located?

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

Find Free Food In Upper West SideLemontree 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.

Food pantry (groceries)
West Side Campaign Against Hunger - Mobile Food Pantry
25 minutes
average wait time

0.16 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
263 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 362-3662
https://www.wscah.org/food-pantry/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Soup Kitchen at Broadway United Church of Christ
28 minutes
average wait time

0.16 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
263 West 86th Street
Bsmt
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 362-3662
wscah.org
Meal delivery
Project DOROT
no ratings yet
Info
The Kosher Meals at Home program delivers meals to senior adults who keep kosher (or Halal) and live on the Upper West Side (from 50th Street to 125th Street) and the Upper East Side (from 50th Street to 96th Street).

Meals are frozen and come in a “TV Dinner” style tray with a protein, a starch, and a vegetable. Three to five meals are delivered each week (older adults are assigned a delivery day and window of time to expect the delivery). There is a sliding-scale contribution of $5/meal down to $1/meal.

There may be a wait list for this program (it changes week-to-week), but in an emergency situation, Kosher Meals at Home can usually assist with meals short-term until a case management agency can take over the meal delivery.

The older adult requesting meals needs to be able to safely heat the meals in a microwave or regular oven on their own (or have an aide or family member/caregiver who can heat the meals for them). Meals cannot be heated in a toaster oven unless they are transferred to another dish that is safe.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
171 West 85th Street
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 769-2850
https://www.dorotusa.org/our-programs/at-home/kosher-meals-at-home
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 Upper West Side.
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)
Grand Central Food Program, 79th St Boat Basin
40 minutes
average wait time

0.35 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  No requirements
  Nightly mobile soup kitchen
Schedule
- Today
  7:55 pm–8:10 pm
- Tomorrow
  7:55 pm–8:10 pm
- This Tuesday
  7:55 pm–8:10 pm
- 7:55 pm–8:10 pm
  every day
Location
401 West End Avenue
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, 86th St. & West End Ave.
no ratings yet

0.16 mi
Info
Mobile Soup Kitchen will stop at 86th St & West End Ave daily starting at 8:15PM.
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:15 pm–8:25 pm
- This Monday
  8:15 pm–8:25 pm
- This Tuesday
  8:15 pm–8:25 pm
- 8:15 pm–8:25 pm
  every day
Location
263 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Advent Lutheran Church
56 minutes
average wait time

0.42 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Sat, June 15th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
- Sat, June 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–10:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 5th Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
2504 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 665-2504
https://www.adventnyc.org
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Holy Trinity Church - Soup Kitchen
no ratings yet

0.15 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–9:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Location
213 W 82nd St
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 787-0634
https://htcny.org/outreach-ministries
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Other Place/Goddard Riverside
no ratings yet

0.18 mi
- Requirements
  Donations required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors Only
- This Tuesday
  12:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors Only
- This Wednesday
  12:00 am–1:00 pm
  Seniors Only
- 12:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
264 W 87th St
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 873-6600
https://www.goddard.org/grcc/?
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Ignatius Episcopal Church
no ratings yet

0.18 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Toiletries, if available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  Needs volunteers
  Grab and Go Meals
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tomorrow
  7:00 pm–6:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Mon, June 10th (next week)
  4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  Needs volunteers
  Grab and Go Meals
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 7:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
552 West End Avenue
New York, NY 10024
directions
Contact
(212) 580-3326
http://www.saintignatiusnyc.org
Food pantry (groceries)
Holy Name of Jesus
33 minutes
average wait time

0.57 mi
Info
We serve residents within the following zip codes: 10023, 10024, 10025, 10026. For residents not within the listed zip codes, we have an emergency food pantry available Fridays from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  State ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Mon, June 10th (next week)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Mon, June 17th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
207 W 96th St.
New York, NY 10025
directions
Contact
(212) 932-8040
https://www.holynamenyc.org/franciscan-community-center/food-pantry/
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Upper West 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.
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 Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side that’s open today: Grand Central Food Program, 79th St Boat Basin, Holy Trinity Church - Soup Kitchen
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Upper West Side for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.