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Food pantries, free grocery programs and soup kitchens in Manhattan

Learn how people in Manhattan can turn to food banks, soup kitchens and free food pantries for help. Below you will find details on dozens of charity and church run distribution centers around the region that provide anyone in need with free groceries, emergency boxes of food, and other support. The soup kitchens and food pantries that may be near you in Manhattan can serve people a hot meal, lunch or breakfast. Find where to get free food in your area of Manhattan NY below, with contact information listed.

Many distribution centers 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 such as cheese or bread, and baby formula. Locations will often have volunteers or social workers on site who can help people apply for food stamps (SNAP) or refer clients to other government assistance programs in New York. For example, learn about WIC, free USDA school lunches or where to turn to for holiday meals. Many locations also have Meals on Wheels for the homebound as well as a pet food pantry.

List of organizations in Manhattan that give free food or a meal

St. Francis Breadline
Location: 135 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001. Telephone number - (212) 736-8500
Fresh foods, hot meals, lunches, and more may be served to residents in the area. Or look here for other regional and national soup kitchens for a meal.

Bowery Mission
227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002. Phone: (212) 674-3456
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. Bags of groceries, canned goods, fruits, and more are offered to people from the neighborhood. Need to have a referral in order to use this food bank.

Primitive Christian Church
Address: 209 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002. Phone: (212) 673-7868
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.

Feeding America - Food Bank of NYC will help people find additional free food or meal programs in Manhattan. There are other places to turn to for free food that bay be 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 or learn more from this link. https://www.foodbanknyc.org/find-food/

St. Mary's Church/St. Vincent
440 Grand St, New York, NY 10002. Phone: (212) 674-3266
The charity is open Monday to Friday. Manhattan families can get free groceries, meals, and more. Some Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas assistance may be offered too. Food, blankets, and personal hygiene goods are all available on site.

Good Shepherd Food Pantry
Location -  4967 Broadway, New York, NY 10034. Dial 212-567-1300
Provides non-perishable food items once a month to the low income and working poor. Families must first qualify through the social service office to receive support.

Father Creavins Food Pantry
276 West 151st Street, New York, NY 10039. Telephone 212-690-7555

Graffiti Community Ministries
Location is 205 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009. Telephone number - (212) 473-0044
Regardless of religion, the pantry may be able to help. Breads, frozen foods, rice, and maybe even baby formula is available for struggling people.

Catholic Charities has multiple distribution centers and pantries in Manhattan. They are a long-standing provider serving meals to anyone who is hungry; also offers emergency services. Most offer a client choice food and free community breakfast and dinner for people from all boroughs. Focuses on dignity and choice and all religions and ages are served. The non-profit also serves free  Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and may have toys for children as well as school supplies. Find more details on how to get help from NYC Catholic Charities.

Emmaus House
Location is 160 W 120th St, New York, NY 10027. Call (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. 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, New York, NY 10023. Phone: (212) 799-7205
Assistance for families in Manhattan includes Meals on Wheels, nutritional supplements such as Ensure, perishable food, fruits, and more.

Church of the Epiphany
351 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021. Dial 212-737-2720
Bags of groceries or a box of food, such as meats or formula, may be passed out to the poor. Also apply for government assistance at the site such as food stamps.

Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen
296 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. Main phone number is 212-807-6799
Serves hot meals, lunches, and more.

The Bowery - New York City Rescue Mission
90 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013. Telephone -  212-226-6214
Runs a food pantry and clothing closet, with a focus on the homeless. Other services include shelter, job training, information on public assistance and more.

Church of the Crucifixion
459 W 149th St, New York, NY 10031. 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.

Vision Urbana, Inc.
66 Essex St., New York, NY 10002. Phone - 646-626-9748
Will help people of all faiths. May have limited financial assistance for costs such as utilities, rent, or medications. Resources are focused on children, teenagers, and students. Call the non-profit for hours of food and grocery distribution.

Xavier Mission, Inc.
A soup kitchen is at 55 West 15th Street, New York, NY 10011. Dial 212-627-2100

St. Clement's Food Pantry
423 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036. Call 212-246-7277

Crossroads Community Services Inc.
108 East 51st Street, New York, NY 10022. Phone - 212-378-0229

Mt. Olivet Gospel Church Food Pantry
33-27 97th Street, Corona, NY 11368. Telephone 718-478-0780
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.

Park Avenue Synagogue
50 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128. Telephone 212-369-2600
Receive a blanket and hot meal. Also get information on local shelters and other resources for the homeless in Manhattan.

Metro Baptist Church
410 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018. Main phone: (212) 594-4464
Only open once a month on Saturdays. Qualified families, children, and elderly from this region of Manhattan may get free groceries, fresh goods or food. Volunteers and social workers can provide a bag of free food and meals to the needy.

Encore Senior Center
239 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019. Call (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.

All Souls Unitarian Church
Location is 1157 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10075. Call (212) 535-5530
Social services include free groceries, baby supplies, diapers, and meals. Numerous services and referrals are offered to other Manhattan organizations. Canned food, sandwiches, and other aid may be distributed to the needy.

Blessed Sacrament Church
152 W 71st St, New York, NY 10023. Phone: (212) 877-3111
Please donate if you can. Volunteers are on site to help the low income from the region. Bags of groceries, based on number of family members and income, is available.

Katherine Engel Center
241 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023. Phone: (212) 799-7205
The non-profit charity operates a food pantry. Other items, such as clothing or snacks for students, may be passed out.

West End Collegiate Church
245 W 77th St, New York, NY 10024. Phone: (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.

Harlem Community Kitchen
252 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026. Main Phone: (212) 566-7855
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. Free food and groceries are offered for families with children. They also offer assistance to the elderly in Manhattan.

Manhattan Bible Church/Manhattan Love Kitchen
Address is 401 W 205th St, New York, NY 10034. 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. The homebound can apply for a delivery service. There are also congregate meals, recreational activities, and holiday parties.

Church of St. Francis (Kitchen)
135 E 96th St, New York, NY 10128. Main phone: (212) 289-0425
The homeless and others can get a meal. Support is also available for children, single parents, and others. Based on donations, may have canned goods, surplus government commodities, fruits, vegetables, beans, and more for the poor with home delivery too. Residents who are 55 or older can get meals or food and companionship. The homebound may have goods delivered to them.

Good Shepherd Food Pantry
4967 Broadway, New York, NY 10034. Phone: (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 W 205th St, New York, NY 10034. Dial (212) 942-4204
Hot breakfast, lunches, and daily meals are distributed by staff. A small donation is always appreciated. Provides assistance to people in the immediate zip code. This is a Food Pantry for families with children only who live in the East Harlem area.

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