New York City comprises five boroughs, including Manhattan and Brooklyn, and serves as a global center for finance, culture, and the arts. The directory lists 16 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 10 food pantries, 6 soup kitchens & free meals. Broadway Community Inc (610 W. 114th St.) and Cathedral Community Cares (1047 Amsterdam Ave) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in New York

Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in New York, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

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Open by day in New York

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in New York. Call ahead to confirm.

Food Pantries open Saturday in New York

Broadway Community Inc: 1 PM (2nd Saturday)
Love Kitchen: 11:30 AM – 1 PM

Good to know

Which food pantries in New York are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, New York food pantries are open: Monday (4), Tuesday (4), Wednesday (5), Thursday (4), Friday (4), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in New York open on weekends?

Yes, 1 open Saturday in New York. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in New York today?

Most New York food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in New York?

Most New York food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve New York, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve New York and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 10025, 10021, 10033, 10029, 10027, 10014. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in New York are open on Monday?

4 food pantries in New York are open Monday: Jan Hus Presbyterian Church Homeless Outreach And Advocacy Program (HOAP), St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Love Kitchen, Unitarian Church Of All Souls. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in New York are open on Tuesday?

4 food pantries in New York are open Tuesday: Cathedral Community Cares, Jan Hus Presbyterian Church Homeless Outreach And Advocacy Program (HOAP), Riverside Church Food Pantry, Love Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in New York are open on Wednesday?

5 food pantries in New York are open Wednesday: Jan Hus Presbyterian Church Homeless Outreach And Advocacy Program (HOAP), LSA Health Service Family Support Services and Food Pantry, Riverside Church Food Pantry, Love Kitchen, Temple Shaaray Tefila. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in New York are open on Thursday?

4 food pantries in New York are open Thursday: Cathedral Community Cares, Jan Hus Presbyterian Church Homeless Outreach And Advocacy Program (HOAP), Riverside Church Food Pantry, Love Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in New York are open on Friday?

4 food pantries in New York are open Friday: Jan Hus Presbyterian Church Homeless Outreach And Advocacy Program (HOAP), Riverside Church Food Pantry, Love Kitchen, Unitarian Church Of All Souls. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in New York are open on Saturday?

2 food pantries in New York are open Saturday: Broadway Community Inc, Love Kitchen. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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