Temporary Food Assistance Resources: New York City

Find local food pantries, community kitchens, and support services

Food Pantries Near You

Many NYC food pantries offer walk-in access with no appointment needed. City Harvest partners with 400+ locations citywide, and the Food Bank for New York City serves all five boroughs with flexible eligibility requirements and multilingual staff.

Community Kitchens

Hot meals are available daily at community kitchens across NYC. God's Love We Deliver and NYC Relief serve prepared nutritious meals to individuals in need, with many locations open on weekends and evenings for added accessibility.

Additional Support Services

Beyond food, NYC offers help with SNAP enrollment, care management, housing, and utilities. Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/humanservices to connect with a benefits navigator who can assist you in English and Spanish.

City Harvest Food Pantry Network
Multiple locations across all five boroughs. Call 646-412-0600 or visit cityharvest.org to find the nearest pantry. Most sites are open Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm; select locations offer Saturday hours.

Food Bank For New York City
Operates over 750 community food programs throughout NYC. Call 212-566-7855 or visit foodbanknyc.org to locate a pantry near you. Hours vary by site; many offer walk-in service without an appointment. Multilingual support available, including Spanish.

Catholic Charities Food Pantries
Pantry locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Call 212-419-3700 for a referral to the closest site. Open Monday–Friday; some locations serve clients on a first-come, first-served basis. Identification is generally not required.

NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) – SNAP Benefits
If you are not currently enrolled in SNAP, you may be eligible for emergency food assistance. Call 718-557-1399 or visit nyc.gov/hra to apply. HRA offices are open Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm. Language assistance is available.

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