LemonTree (foodhelpline.org) - find food banks near you & set reminders for the days they distribute food
Plentiful - find food banks near you and register directly with food pantries who partner with Plentiful

Food Pantries/Free Food Distribution

MONDAYS

Convent Avenue Baptist Church Food Pantry

Where: 425 West 144th Street 10031
When: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 9:30AM-12:00PM

Contact: (212) 234-6767
Notes:

Geographic restrictions: people living between 125th and 165th st
Remaining dates in 2025: November 3rd & 17th, December 1st & 15th

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Charles Pan-Fried Chicken Food Distribution

Where: 405 W 125th St (W 125th & Morningside)
When: Every Monday & Thursday, 4pm until food runs out

Contact: (646) 618-0438
Notes:

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken is giving away 200 free meals every Monday & Thursday at Saint Joseph (W 125th & Morningside)

TUESDAYS

International Pentecostal Church

Where: 619 W 179th St, New York, NY 10033 (Washington Heights)
When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 9am until food runs out.
Contact: (917) 941-1880 / (212) 568-3531, ipchurch179@yahoo.com
Notes:

Open to everyone, stand in the line and sign-in
ID not required

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Bowen Community Service Center Food Pantry

Where: 1727 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031 (between 145th St & 146th St)
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11:00AM-2:00PM

Contact: (212) 694-9200 (press 9) / Nereida Coronel (Smiley), 646-228-2197, ncoronel@bowencnc.org

Notes:

ID required
Distributing bags of pantry items

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Riverdale Neighborhood House Produce Giveaway

Where: 5521 Mosholu Ave, Bronx, NY 10471 (Riverdale, Bronx)
When: Tuesdays 2:30PM-4:00PM (but food may run out earlier); 4th Wednesday of the month, 12-2pm
Contact: (718) 549-8100, ext 114, mandell@riverdaleonline.org

Notes:

ID not required
On Tuesdays, they give away produce (fruits and vegetables)
On the 4th Wednesday of the month, they give out 1 produce item and 1 pantry item

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The Friendly Fridge BX Food Distribution

Where: 4670 Manhattan College Parkway, Bronx, NY 10471 (Located on the sidewalk, around the corner from the last stop of the 1 train)
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2:00PM

Contact: (917) 533-7196, thefriendlyfridgebx@gmail.com

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Father Creavin's Food Pantry

Where: 276 W 151st St, New York, NY, 10039
When: Tuesdays, 9am - 11am

Contact: (212) 281-2100

Notes:

Need photo ID and proof of residency. Once provided, you’ll be entered into the church database and receive a card.

WEDNESDAYS

City Harvest Mobile Market, Washington Heights/Inwood

Where: Nagle Ave & Dyckman St (near the 1 train), New York, NY 10034 (Dyckman/Inwood)
When: 2nd Wednesday and 4th Saturday of each month, 9:30AM - 11:30AM

Contact: tortiz@cityharvest.org

Notes:

No ID or proof of address required but bring a shopping cart with you
There are usually long lines, expect longer waiting times - people start lining up at 7am

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Bowen Community Service Center

Where: 1727 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031 (between 145th St & 146th St)
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11:00AM-2:00PM

Contact: (212) 694-9200 (press 9) / Nereida Coronel (Smiley), 646-228-2197, ncoronel@bowencnc.org

Notes:

ID required
Distributing bags of pantry items

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Harlem Grown (127th St)

Where: 127th Street Farm, 77 West 127th Street
When: Every Wednesday from 10am-1pm
Notes:

First come, first served
Produce distribution (fruits and vegetables)

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Riverdale Neighborhood House Produce Giveaway

Notes:

ID not required
On Tuesdays, they give away produce (fruits and vegetables)
On the 4th Wednesday of the month, they give out 1 produce item and 1 pantry item

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Community League Of The Heights (CLOTH)

Where: 508 West 159th Street
When: Wednesdays & Saturdays 9am - 1pm (by appointment and after registration completed only)

Contact: (212) 795-4779

Notes:

Registration is in person on Tuesdays 3pm - 5pm at 511 West 157th Street
Need to provide a valid NY State picture ID and 2 proofs of address (e.g. Con Ed bill, cable ease or any City or State document)

THURSDAYS

Hope For Humanity Inc/Dyckman Iglesia Adventista Del Séptimo Día

Where: 111- 113 Vermilyea Avenue, New York, NY 10034 (Inwood)

When: Every other Thursday, 10:00AM-11:00AM or until food runs out (November 13, November 27 etc)

Contact: (914) 619-8385 (call or text)

Notes:

Free groceries
ID required
First come, first serve: Get a number/ticket when you arrive

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Alianza La Plaza - Catholic Charities Washington Heights Food Pantry

Where: 665 West 182nd Street, New York, NY 10033 (Washington Heights)
When: Thursdays 10:00AM-2:00PM

Contact: (646) 630-2390, manilis.gomez@catholiccharitiesny.org
Notes:

ID required

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Bowen Community Service Center

Where: 1727 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031 (between 145th St & 146th St)
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11:00AM-2:00PM

Contact: (212) 694-9200 (press 9) / Nereida Coronel (Smiley), 646-228-2197, ncoronel@bowencnc.org

Notes:

ID required
Distributing bags of pantry items

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The Friendly Fridge BX Food Distribution

Where: 4670 Manhattan College Parkway, Bronx, NY 10471 (Located on the sidewalk, around the corner from the last stop of the 1 train)
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2:00PM

Contact: (917) 533-7196, thefriendlyfridgebx@gmail.com

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Charles Pan-Fried Chicken Food Distribution

Where: 405 W 125th St (W 125th & Morningside)
When: Every Monday & Thursday, 4pm until food runs out

Contact: (646) 618-0438
Notes:

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken is giving away 200 free meals every Monday & Thursday at Saint Joseph (W 125th & Morningside)

FRIDAYS

International Pentecostal Church

Where: 619 W 179th St, New York, NY 10033
When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 9am until food runs out.
Contact: (917) 941-1880 / (212) 568-3531, ipchurch179@yahoo.com
Notes:

Open to everyone, stand in the line and sign-in
ID not required

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Bowen Community Service Center

Where: 1727 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031 (between 145th St & 146th St)
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11:00AM-2:00PM

Contact: (212) 694-9200 (press 9) / Nereida Coronel (Smiley), 646-228-2197, ncoronel@bowencnc.org

Notes:

ID required
Distributing bags of pantry items

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Harlem Grown (Malcolm X Blvd)

Where: Frederick Samuel Community Center, 669 Malcolm X Boulevard
When: Every Friday from 10 am to 1 pm
Notes:

First come, first served
Produce distribution (fruits and vegetables)

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The Friendly Fridge BX Food Distribution

Where: 4670 Manhattan College Parkway, Bronx, NY 10471 (Located on the sidewalk, around the corner from the last stop of the 1 train)
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2:00PM

Contact: (917) 533-7196, thefriendlyfridgebx@gmail.com

SATURDAYS

City Harvest Mobile Market, Washington Heights/Inwood

Where: Nagle Ave & Dyckman St (near the 1 train), New York, NY 10034 (Dyckman/Inwood)
When: 2nd Wednesday and 4th Saturday of each month, 9:30AM - 11:30AM

Contact: tortiz@cityharvest.org

Notes:

No ID or proof of address required but bring a shopping cart with you
There are usually long lines, expect longer waiting times - people start lining up at 7am

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Good Shepherd Food Pantry (Operated by Cabrini Immigrant Services)

Where: 630 Isham St, New York, NY 10034 (Inwood)
When: Saturdays 7:00AM-10:00AM

Contact: Paul Kwon, Cabrini Immigrant Services Food Pantry Coordinator, 212-791-4590 Ext. 102, foodpantry@cis-nyc.org / Good Shepherd Church: (212) 567-1300
Notes:

ID showing name and address required
Serves people from all 5 boroughs and Yonkers
Only allow one person per household (address) to become a client at a time. If you live with someone who is already a client, you will be turned b away.
Clients cannot pick up two weeks in a row.

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Centro Evangelistico MMM, Inc (Operated by Worldwide Missionary Movement)

Where: 148 Post Ave, New York, NY 10034
When: Saturdays 10:00AM-12:00PM (Closed on Sat, Nov 1 for repairs; closed on Christmas & New Year)
Contact: Ismail, (646) 545-7696

Notes:

ID with photo required
Halal & kosher food offered

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Harlem Grown (134th St)

Where: 134th Street Farm, 116 West 134th Street
When: Every Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm
Notes:

First come, first served
Produce distribution (fruits and vegetables)

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Family Integration Ministry

Where: 1875 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031
When: Saturdays 8:00AM-10:30AM

Contact: Francisco Bido, (347) 459-4445, fbido29@hotmail.com

Notes:

Bring ID

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St. Charles Borromeo Resurrection and All Saints

Where: 211 W 141St., New York, NY 10039
When: Saturdays, 8:30am-10:45am

Contact: (212) 281-2100

Notes:

Need photo ID and proof of residency. Once provided, you’ll be entered into the church database and receive a card.

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Community League Of The Heights (CLOTH)

Where: 508 West 159th Street
When: Wednesdays & Saturdays 9am - 1pm (by appointment and after registration completed only)

Contact: (212) 795-4779

Notes:

Registration is in person on Tuesdays 3pm - 5pm at 511 West 157th Street
Need to provide a valid NY State picture ID and 2 proofs of address (e.g. Con Ed bill, cable ease or any City or State document)

Community Fridges (open 24/7)

Fort Fridge (Washington Heights)

181st & Fort Washington

instagram.com/fortfridge / fortfridge@gmail.com

The People’s Fridge (Washington Heights)

165th St & Amsterdam Ave

instagram.com/peoplesfridgewordup/ | Word Up Community Bookshop

Our Saviors Atonement Food Shelf (Washington Heights)

190th St & Bennett Ave

St. Jude’s Fridge (Inwood)

205th St & 10th Ave

instagram.com/altagraciafaith

The Friendly Fridge (Bronx)

4670 Manhattan College Parkway (at 242nd St), Bronx, NY 10471
instagram.com/thefriendlyfridgebx | Friendly Fridge BX

The Neighborhood Fridge (Bronx)

5521 Mosholu Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
instagram.com/theneighborhoodfridge

The information above has been compiled from the following sources: