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 Van Nest.

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 Van Nest 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 Van Nest 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 Van Nest that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/950">Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony - 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 Van Nest 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 Van Nest - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Van NestLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
Open Hand Association (OHA)
36 reviews
Claimed
1 hour 4 minutes
average wait time

0.43 mi
Info
Fridays schedules are not set unless the food is remaining over from Thurssday. please call ahead to confirm if food is available on other days
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Pet food upon availability
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Friday
  3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
821 Lydig Avenue
East Bronx, NY 10462
directions
Contact
(718) 913-2151
https://www.aaopenhand.org/events
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Pelham Parkway, Bronx
39 reviews
Unclaimed
35 minutes
average wait time

0.49 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Help with social services/public benefits
  Kosher food available
- Info
  May be closed during Jewish holidays
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
2157 Holland Ave
New York, NY 10462
directions
Contact
(718) 792-4744
https://www.bjcconline.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony - Soup Kitchen***
3 reviews
Unclaimed
38 minutes
average wait time

0.78 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Come early, line starts at 6am
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  Closed During Year: Inclement weather
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Open now!
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Saturday
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, December 7th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–12:00 pm
- 8:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
1750 Mansion St
New York, NY 10460
directions
Contact
(718) 931-4040
https://www.facebook.com/StAnthonyBronx/
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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 Van Nest.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Harvest Fields Community Church
31 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 8 minutes
average wait time

0.99 mi
Info
Client Registration and appointments can be done/made digitally now and the verification process can occur in person or over the phone with a member services associate. However, in-person services are still available: on Wednesdays at our main location, 2424 Jerome Ave, from 9a -12p ONLY.

Closed:

Thanksgiving week

Last two weeks of December
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Friday
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, December 6th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Fri, December 13th (in 3 weeks)
  8:30 am–12:30 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
2626 East Tremont Avenue
Westchester Square, NY 10461
directions
Contact
(347) 618-1162
https://www.hfcc1.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Paul's Lutheran Food Pantry
36 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 1 minute
average wait time

0.95 mi
Info
Here is the pantry schedule for January, 2024 through December, 2024. (Please note that the schedule is subject to change.)

For clients with LAST NAMES beginning with letters A through L:

February 9 and 23

March 8 and 22

April 5 and 19

May 3, 17, and 31

June 14 and 28

July 12 and 26

August 9 and 23

September 6 and 20

October 4 and 18

November 1, 15, and 29

December 13 and 27

For clients with LAST NAMES beginning with letters M through Z:

February 2 and 16

March 1, 15, and 29

April 12 and 26

May 10 and 24

June 7 and 21

July 5 and 19

August 2, 16, and 30

September 13 and 27

October 11 and 25

November 8 and 22

December 6 and 20

These are the designated dates for each group of letters. Please adhere to the schedule.

If you have to go to work at a certain time on Fridays, please make arrangements to arrive earlier or have a family member pick up your food for you. They must have a copy of your I.D., and be on your account as a pickup person.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
  Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
  Registration required on site
  New Clients can come onsite on Fridays and scheduling will be explained.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Friday
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Fri, December 6th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Fri, December 13th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
1891 McGraw Ave.
Bronx, NY 10462
directions
Contact
(929) 445-0098
https://stpaulsbronx.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Parkchester Baptist Church
24 reviews
Unclaimed
44 minutes
average wait time

1.01 mi
Info
Food Pantry: 2nd and 4th tuesday of the Month: Starts at 11am- until supplies last
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  11:00 am
- Tue, December 10th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am
- Tue, December 24th (next month)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 11:00 am
  every month on the 4th Tuesday
Location
2021 Benedict Ave
New York, NY 10462
directions
Contact
(718) 823-8124
https://www.parkchesterbaptistchurch.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
AL-Masjidu Adam Community Life Center For Human Excellence
27 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 9 minutes
average wait time

1.14 mi
Info
Will receive ticket once there. between 11 am and 2:30. Food is distributed from 3 oclock
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Next Monday
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday
- 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
2269 Crotona Avenue
Belmont, NY 10457
directions
Contact
(347) 270-1436
https://www.facebook.com/ashshifaainc/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Love Pantry
28 reviews
Unclaimed
42 minutes
average wait time

1.24 mi
Info
Kosher and Halal options available occasionally
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, December 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, December 17th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Tue, January 7th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
2500 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461
directions
Contact
(718) 931-9270
www.stpetersbronx.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
Saint Thomas Aquinas
19 reviews
Unclaimed
41 minutes
average wait time

1.26 mi
Info
Advised to come early to receive a ticket
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Come early. Line starts at 8am
- Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Come early. Line starts at 8am
- Wed, December 11th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Come early. Line starts at 8am
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
1900 Crotona Pkwy
Bronx, NY 10460
directions
Contact
(718) 589-5235
https://stabronx.org/contact-us-directions
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gethsemane Baptist Church
29 reviews
Unclaimed
48 minutes
average wait time

1.4 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Thu, December 5th (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Thu, December 12th (in 3 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
771 Fairmount Place
Bronx, NY 10460
directions
Contact
(347) 948-0772
http://gethsemanebaptistchurchbronx.com/about-us/contact-us/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Van Nest 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 Van Nest 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 Van Nest that’s open today: Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony - 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 Van Nest for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.