Manhattan free food pantries and soup kitchens.
Residents in Manhattan can turn to food banks, soup kitchens and free pantries for assistance. Dozens of locations around the region provide low income families and anyone who needs help with free groceries, emergency boxes of food, and other support. Soup kitchens and food pantries near you around Manhattan can serve people a hot meal, lunch or breakfast. Find locations below, as well as a referral number at the bottom of the page for more programs.
Many of the soup kitchens and pantries are located at churches and charities. They are open limited hours and while they will try not to turn anyone away who meets qualifications, the assistance they offer is focused on people in the general area. So you will need to live near the pantry or soup kitchen in Manhattan in order to get help from it.
Some of what may be offered at these centers includes free boxes of food, groceries, perishable items, government commodities, and baby formula. Locations will often have volunteers or social workers on site who can help people apply for food stamps or refer clients to other government assistance programs in New York. For example, learn about food stamps, WIC, or where to turn to for holiday meals. Call for hours and qualifications of a non-profit center near you.
Antonio Oliveri Drop-In Center Address is 257 West 30th Street (212) 947-3211 The center runs a soup kitchen on site too.
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen 296 9th Avenue Call (212) 924-0167 Need a ticket first.
St. Francis Breadline Location: 135 West 31st Street Telephone number - (212) 736-8500 Fresh foods, hot meals, lunches, and more may be served to residents in the area.
St. John's Bread of Life Address is 211 West 30th Street (212) 564-9070
Westside Cluster - Oliveri Center 257 West 30th Street Call (212) 947-3211 Bags of groceries, canned goods, fruits, and more are offered to people from the neighborhood.
Bettances Health Unit Address: 280 Henry Street Phone - (212) 227-9001 Need to have a referral in order to use this food bank.
Bowery Mission 227 Bowery Street (212) 684-2800 Operates both a soup kitchen and food pantry for the Tompkins Square Park area. Hot lunches, healthy meals, and more are provided to the homeless and low income.
Dewitt Reformed Church 280 Rivington Street Telephone - (212) 674-3341 Those who qualify, have proper ID and proof of hardship, can receive a bag of groceries. Other assistance may include clothes, baby formula, or even items such as Easter or Thanksgiving fruit and food baskets.
Foundation House - South 175 East Houston Street Call (212) 475-1200 for hours on the Manhattan based food bank.
Our Lady of Sorrows 213 Stanton Street Call (212) 673-0900
Primitive Christian Church Address: 207-209 East Broadway (212) 673-7868
St. Mary's Church/St. Vincent 440 Grand Street Telephone - (212) 674-3266 The charity is open Monday to Friday.
United Jewish Council 15-17 Bialy Stocker Call (212) 673-9328 or dial (212) 475-6200.
American Indian Community House Address: 404 Lafayette Street Call (212) 598-0100
Calvary/St.George Address of pantry is 209 East 16th Street Telephone number - (212) 475-0830 Manhattan families can get free groceries, meals, and more. Some Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas assistance may be offered too.
Catholic Worker Mary House 55 East 3rd Street Main number is (212) 777-9617 Food, blankets, and personal hygiene goods are all available on site.
The Village Temple Address - 33 East 12th Street (212) 504-5219
University Community Social Services 44 2nd Avenue Call (917) 754-9878
John Heuss House Drop-In Center Main address is 42 Beaver Street Dial - (212) 785-0774
Graffiti Community Ministries Location is 184 East 7th Street Telephone number - (212) 473-0044
Mary Help of Christians Food Pantry 440 East 12th Street (212) 254-0058 Regardless of religion, the pantry may be able to help. Breads, frozen foods, rice, and maybe even baby formula is available for infants and new mothers.
Shelter and Food for Homeless 602 East 9th Street (212) 228-5254 The center will provide one bag of groceries.
The Fathers Heart Ministries 543 East 11th Street Main number is (212) 375-1765 The church will also have an on site soup kitchen and food pantry every First Sunday of month.
Catholic Center NYU 58 Washington Square - Enter the site on Thompson Street. Phone - (212) 674-7236
Emmaus House Location is 160 W. 120th St. (212) 749-9404 Call for hours. Fruits, dairy, meat, and free infant formula for new or single moms. There are also applications to SNAP food stamps and WIC vouchers.
St. Charles Church Location is 211 W. 141st St. (212) 281-2100 Saturday hours only. There are also Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter meals. This includes turkeys, dairy, and the toppings.
72nd St. Food Pantry of the Council Senior Center Address - 241 W. 72nd St. For hours, call (212) 799-7205 Monday, 10:30 am to 2 pm. Assistance for families in Manhattan includes Meals on Wheels, nutritional supplements such as Ensure, perishable food, fruits, and more.
Church of The Ascension Food Pantry The pantry is located at 12 West 11th Street Call (212) 254-8620
Gay Men's Health Crisis 119 West 24th Street (212) 367-1257
Nativity Church 44 2nd Avenue Call (212) 674-8590 Donate or volunteer if you can. Items such as rice, non-perishable canned goods, meats, and milk may be offered to those who qualify. Or get referrals to government and state of New York resources.
Partnership for the Homeless Peter's Place 123 West 23rd Street (212) 727-0725 Receive a blanket and hot meal. Also get information on local shelters and other resources for the homeless in Manhattan.
St. Francis Xavier 46 West 16th street (212) 627-2100
St. Peter's Episcopal Church 346 West 20th Street (212) 929-2390
McCauley Water Street Mission 90 Lafayette Street Telephone - (212) 226-6214
McCauley Water Street Mission (S.K) 90 Lafayette Street (212) 226-6214
St. Josephs Main address is 371 6th Avenue Main number is (212) 741-1274
Project Find Address: 530 West 55th Street Call (212) 874-0300 Qualified families, children, and elderly from this region of Manhattan may get free groceries, fresh goods or food.
St. Agnes Church 152 East 44th Street Telephone number is (212) 697-0234 Volunteers and social workers can provide a bag of free food and meals to the needy.
Metro Baptist Church 410 West 40th Street (212) 594-4464 Only open once a month on Saturdays.
Metropolitan Community Church Location is 446 West 36th Street Telephone number is (212) 629-7440 Supports the poor, children, and seniors from the immediate zip code.
Safe Horizon (Drop-In Center) Address - 545 8th Avenue Call (212) 695-2220
The Dwelling Place 409 West 40th Street Call (212) 564-7887
Encore Senior Center 239 West 49th Street (212) 581-2910 People over 60, and their spouses, can receive a healthy, government approved lunch. Other programs include Meals on Wheels and seniors can also attend workshops on activities such as information on Medicare, recreation activities, and more.
Maria's Kitchen 405 West 60th Street (212) 397-7222 Kitchen and Food Pantry.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 457 West 51st Street (212) 265-5020 Canned food, sandwiches, and other aid may be distributed to the needy.
St. Paul's House Inc. Address is 335 West 51st Street Dial (212)265-5435 for intake to this non-profit pantry.
All Souls Unitarian Church Location is 1157 Lexington Avenue Henry W. Levinson (212) 535-5530 Social services include free groceries, baby supplies, diapers, and meals. Numerous services and referrals are offered to other Manhattan organizations.
Christ United Methodist Address of pantry is 520 Park Avenue Call (212) 838-3036 for information. Bags of groceries, based on number of family members and income, is available.
Temple Sharray Tefila 250 East 79th Street Telephone number - (212) 535-8008
All Saints Address: 230 East 60th Street Telephone number is (212) 758-0447
Crossroads Community Services 108 East 51st St (212) 378-0234 A food pantry is open for seniors as well as families on SSI with dependent children.
St. Peter's Lutheran Church 619 Lexington Avenue (212) 935-2200
All Saints Episcopal Church 226 East 60th Street Tele - (212) 758-0447
Blessed Sacrament Church 147 West 70th Street Call (212) 799-6834 Please donate if you can. Volunteers are on site to help the low income from the region. A second address of the church is at 152 West 71st Street. (212) 799-6834 A food pantry is located on site at the church.
Katherine Engel Center 241 West 72nd Street (212) 799-7205 The non-profit charity operates a food pantry. Other items, such as clothing or snacks for students, may be passed out.
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue 30 West 68th Street Main phone number is (212) 877-4050
All Angel's Church 251 West 80th Street (212) 362-9300
B'Nai Jeshurun Synagogue Address - 257 West 88th Street (212) 787-6000 ext. 259
Holy Trinity Address - 213 West 82nd Street Tele - (212) 787-0634
Project Reach Out 589 Amsterdam Avenue Main number is (212) 595-3066
St. Ignatius Address is 552 West End Avenue (212) 580-3326
West End Collegiate Church 368 West End Avenue (212) 787-1566 The church will support the poor, homeless, and low income anyway possible. Call for information on food assistance programs and other resources.
Westside Campaign Against Hunger 263 West 86th Street (212) 362-3662 Free food and groceries are offered for families with children. They also offer assistance to the elderly in Manhattan.
Broadway Community, Inc. 601 West 114th Street Telephone - (212) 864-6100
Cathedral Community Cares 1047 Amsterdam Avenue Telephone number is (212) 316-7583
St. Michael's Episcopal The pantry and church is at 225 West 99th Street Telephone - (212) 222-2700
Harlem Community Kitchen 252 West 116th Street (212) 662-1283 Breakfasts, lunches, and maybe even dinners are served. The meals will try to meet the nutritional needs of the poor and low income in the community.
Church of the Annunciation 88 Convent Avenue Main number is (212) 234-1919
Manhattan Bible Church/Manhattan Love Kitchen Address is 3816 9th Avenue Call (212) 567-2276 The food pantry and soup kitchen is open Thursday 2 to 3 pm. Free baby formula, meals for immigrants, and other emergency food is offered.
Canaan Senior Service Center 10 Lenox Ave. Main phone - (212) 876-2638 Call for hours. The homebound can apply for a delivery service. There are also congregate meals, recreational activities, and holiday parties.
Harlem Community Orientation 132 West 125th Street, Room 503 Telephone - (212) 666-7538
Minority Task Force on Aids 127 West 127th Street Call (212) 864-4046 In addition to food programs, the organization can provide information on housing, medical assistance, medications, and more for AIDs patients and their families.
Missionaries of Charity 406 West 127th Street (212) 222-7229 The charity organization will offer emergency assistance, including food and more.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Address: 201 Lenox Avenue (212) 864-1155
Rheedlen/Jackie Robinson S.C. Address is 1301 Amsterdam Avenue Phone - (212) 666-4910
Roberts House of Hope 302 West 124th Street Dial - (212) 663-3532
St. Mary's Episcopal The center can be found at 521 West 126th Street Call for hours. (212) 864-4013
St. Stephen of Hungary 414 East 82nd Street (212) 861-8500
Church of St. Francis (Kitchen) 135 East 96th Street Call (212) 289-0425 The homeless and others can get a meal. Support is also available for children, single parents, and others.
Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church 1765 Madison Avenue Telephone number is (212) 369-6643 Based on donations, may have canned goods, surplus government commodities, fruits, vegetables, beans, and more for the poor.
Scan-NY/La Guardia Memorial 307 East 116th Street (212) 534-7800
Yorkville Common (Meals) Location is 8 East 109th Street (212) 410-2643 ext. 111
Yorkville Common (Pantry) 8 East 109th Street (212) 410-2643 ext. 111 A food pantry help families in the zip codes of 10022, 10021, 10028, 10029, 10128, 10035, 10036, 10037, and the eastern part of 10027 zip code in Manhattan.
Central Harlem Senior Center Address: 120 West 140th Street Call (212) 926-4550 Residents who are 55 or older can get meals or food and companionship. The homebound may have goods delivered to them.
Healing From Heaven Temple 2535 Frederick Douglas Boulevard Dial (212) 283-1811
Rockin' Magicians Sports Association 241 West 134th Street (212) 862-7681
Church of the Crucifixion 459 West 149th Street Dial (212) 281-0900 May have basic goods for the low income. Some holiday baskets of perishable foodstuffs may be offered at Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
Heritage Health and Housing 1649 Amsterdam Avenue (212) 926-1564
Our Lady of Lourdes Church Address: 463 West 142nd Street (212) 862-4380
Probase, Inc. 542-6 West 153rd Street (212) 862-3427 A food bank is open for people with a referral and who are also unemployed.
Bethel Holy Church 922 St. Nicholas Avenue Call (212) 283-9407 The location has both a meal site and pantry.
St. Rose of Lima 510 West 165th Street Telephone number for intake is (212) 568-0091
Jewish Council of Washington Heights 121 Bennett Avenue (212) 568-5450 Will help people of all faiths. May have limited financial assistance for costs such as utilities, rent, or medications.
Minority Task Force 567 West 183rd Street (212) 927-5161
Washington Heights Ecumenical 4111 Broadway Contact phone number is (212) 781-8328
Fresh Youth Initiatives 20 Cumming Street (212) 781-1113 Resources are focused on children, teenagers, and students. Call the non-profit for hours of food and grocery distribution.
Good Shepherd Food Pantry 108 Cooper Street (212) 567-1300 Bags or boxes of free groceries may be obtained. Limited hours of distribution. May also have household goods, cleaning supplies, or similar items.
Help House-Love Kitchen 401 West 205th Street (212) 942-4204 Hot breakfast, lunches, and daily meals are distributed by staff. A small donation is always appreciated.
All Saints Food Pantry 47 East 129th Street Dorothy Machete (212) 534-3535 The center is only open a couple Sunday's per month.
Beacon Youth & Family 413 East 120th Street Telephone number is (212) 410-4363
Beth Hark Christian Counseling 1832 Madison Avenue Call (212) 860-1523
Convent Avenue Baptist Church Address 425 West 144th Street (212) 234-6767 Provides assistance to people in the immediate zip code.
Little Sisters of Assumption 417 East 119th Street (212) 987-4422 This is a Food Pantry for families with children only who live in the East Harlem area.
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 2050 5th Avenue Call the church/parish at (212) 289-9488
New Beginning Ministry 180 East 118th Street (212) 987-4319
The Salvation Army- Manhattan 175 East 125th Street (212) 860-3200 By appointment only. A number of social services are offered, including a food pantry and soup kitchen. Other assistance includes financial support in Manhattan for rent and utilities. The non-profit also serves free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and may have toys for children as well as school supplies.
Holy Cross Church 329 West 42nd Street Call (212) 246-4732
Open Door 402 West 41st Street (212) 465-0975
St. Clements 423 West 46th Street (212) 246-7277
St. Luke's Lutheran 308 West 46th Street Main number is (212) 246-3540
Bethel A.M.E. Church Location to stop by is at 54-60 West 132nd Street Dial (212) 862-0100 for intake
Greater Central Baptist Church Address - 2152-58 5th Avenue (212) 234-3828 Bags of groceries or a box of food, such as meats or formula, may be passed out to the poor.
St. Aloysius Food Pantry Dial 219 West 132nd Street (212) 234-2848
St. Mark the Evangelist Church 65 West 138th Street (212) 281-4931
The Salvation Army Harlem Temple 540 Lenox Avenue Dial (212) 862-3900 Similar to other Salvation Army centers in Manhattan, will offer other aid too, such as rent help or vouchers for medications. This is in addition to the food pantry, hot meals, and items such as baby formula. Also apply for government assistance at the site such as food stamps.
Father Creavin's Food Pantry Address: 276 West 151st Street (212)-690-7555 You need an appointment/tickets to use the pantry.
Union Baptist Church 240 West 145th Street (212) 862-3002 Free food, holiday meals, and other resources are offered for people in the zip code.
Our Lady of Good Council 230 East 90th Street Telephone - (212) 289-1742
Additional free food or meal programs in Manhattan
There are other places to turn to for free food near you. Or get help in applying for government assistance programs, including WIC vouchers, SNAP food stamps, or free breakfast or lunch programs for students. There are also meals on Wheels Services for the elderly in Manhattan and resources for immigrants. Call 718.991.4300 for referrals.
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