Staten Island is coextensive with Richmond County and is the southernmost of New York City's five boroughs. The directory lists 11 places to get free food here as of October 2026: 11 food pantries. CHASI Food Pantry (2134 Richmond Terrace) and Catholic Charities Community Services Anderson Avenue Food Pantry (120 Anderson Avenue) 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 Staten Island

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 Staten Island, 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 Staten Island

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

Good to know

Which food pantries in Staten Island are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Staten Island food pantries are open: Tuesday (4), Wednesday (4), Thursday (1), Friday (3), Saturday (2), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Staten Island open on weekends?

Yes, 2 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Staten Island. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Staten Island today?

Most Staten Island 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 Staten Island?

Most Staten Island 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 Staten Island, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Staten Island and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 10314, 10302, 10301, 10309, 10310. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Staten Island are open on Tuesday?

4 food pantries in Staten Island are open Tuesday: CHASI Food Pantry, Community Health Action of Staten Island Food Pantry, First United Christian Church - Food Pantry, The Village Free Market. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Staten Island are open on Wednesday?

4 food pantries in Staten Island are open Wednesday: CHASI Food Pantry, Catholic Charities Community Services Anderson Avenue Food Pantry, Community Health Action of Staten Island Food Pantry, Staten Island Catholic Worker / Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Staten Island are open on Thursday?

1 food pantries in Staten Island is open Thursday: First United Christian Church - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Staten Island are open on Friday?

3 food pantries in Staten Island are open Friday: CHASI Food Pantry, Community Health Action of Staten Island Food Pantry, First United Christian Church - Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Staten Island are open on Saturday?

2 food pantries in Staten Island are open Saturday: CHASI Food Pantry, Community Health Action of Staten Island Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Staten Island are open on Sunday?

2 food pantries in Staten Island are open Sunday: South Side Food Pantry - The Reformed Church of Princes Bay, Staten Island Catholic Worker / Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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