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Come for food services

We offer a choice of healthy groceries and meals at locations near you.

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Food Services

In-person Choice Pantry

Once every 14 days, receive a farmshare selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, and choose a supply of proteins, grains and dairy for each family member in your household.

Locations & Times

CHOICE PANTRY: BRONX

Location: 1290 Hoe Ave.

Days: Thurs. - Sat.

Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm

CHOICE PANTRY: MANHATTAN

Location: 8 East 109th St.

Days: Wed. - Sat.

Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm

New guests, please bring:

  • Adult Identification: Driver’s License or NYS ID, IDNYC, EBT/Food Stamp Card, Passport or Foreign ID, Birth Certificate
  • Child Identification: (Health Insurance Card, Birth Certificate, Passport)
  • Proof of Address: Letter from Shelter, Letter from Community Agency, Post-Marked Mail, Utility Bill or Current Lease

Note:

If you are new to the pantry, when you arrive an intake staff member will partner with you to assess your needs and provide you with one bag of groceries right away. Intake services are available Monday through Saturday, 9-4, at both locations. 

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Food Services

Daily Meals

Come grab a free meal (or two!). No requirements. 


Location: 8 East 109th Street

Offerings & Times

HOT BREAKFAST

Dine-in or Takeaway

 

Days: Tues., Thurs., Fri.

Times: 8:00am - 9:00am

HOT LUNCH

Dine-in or Takeaway

 

Days: Mon. - Sat.

Times: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Takeaway Sat. Only

BROWN BAG LUNCH

Takeaway

 

Days: Sun & Holidays

Times: 2:30pm-3:30pm

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Food Services

Healthy Food in your Neighborhood

We partner with 85 community-based organizations across Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. If you're interested in getting healthy groceries near you, please visit one of our main sites to find out more.

MANHATTAN

Location: 8 East 109th St.

Days: Mon. - Sat.

Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm

BRONX

Location: 1290 Hoe Ave.

Days: Mon. - Sat.

Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm

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Food Services

Nourish: Groceries and Nutrition Support for Seniors (60+)

If you’re 60+ and meet the requirements (see below), you can enroll to receive a monthly package of healthy, shelf-stable food at a location near you.

Requirements:

You must:

  • Be 60 years of age or older
  • Reside in New York State
  • Present a valid photo identification
  • Have a household income less than 150% of the federal poverty income guidelines.

Additional services include:

  • Guidance for preparing nutritious meals
  • Nutrition and health information from nutritionists
  • Referrals to health care and social service agencies as needed

New guests, please bring:

  • Driver’s License or NYS ID, IDNYC, EBT/Food Stamp Card, Passport or Foreign ID, Birth Certificate
  • Proof of Address: Letter from Shelter, Letter from Community Agency, Post-Marked Mail, Utility Bill or Current Lease

Note: Most seniors who qualify for SNAP will be eligible for Nourish. Once a senior is signed up, they can receive a food package on a monthly basis.

Locations & Times

MANHATTAN

Location: 8 East 109 Street

Days: Every Mon. (except holidays)

Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm

BRONX

Location: 1290 Hoe Avenue

Days: 2nd Mon of the month

Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm

BRONX

Location: 788 Southern Blvd

Days: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.

Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm

 

Days: Wed

Times: 8:00am-5:00pn

 

Days: 2nd Sat of the month

Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm

For more support, please call: 917-982-2564.