Make a Difference
A stronger New York starts with all of us.
Come join us to make a difference for New Yorkers all across the city. There are so many ways to help, so many ways to change a life. And every contribution make a difference.
Make a donation
Your generosity helps New Yorkers thrive.
Help provide nutritious meals, connect families with life-changing benefits and ensure New Yorkers in crisis don't face these challenges alone.
Donate food or start a food drive
The more food you donate, the more people we can serve.
We run food drives all year long—for special occasions like Thanksgiving but also to keep the influx of support steady for our guests.
We also accept donations from your pantry to ours, and from our wishlists of staples and canned goods.
Rescue food
Good food. Put to good use.
On average, each NYC household wastes 8.4 pounds of food a week. Across New York State, supermarkets, restaurants, colleges, and hospitals create more than 250,000 tons of wasted food and food scraps each year. In light of the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who need support every year, these numbers are staggering.
The good news is that we can help. We accept large and small food donations and can partner with you for regularly scheduled pickups if you are a food-related business.
Donate food
Share something nourishing.
We accept food donations. Shelf-stable items are great, but we also welcome fresh produce and prepared meals. Our creative cook staff will know what to do.
East Harlem Pantry
8 East 109th Street
Bring:
Shelf-Stable Food Items and Fresh Produce
Drop-off hours:
Monday to Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM
Sunday: 2 PM - 4:00 PM
Volunteer with us
Come as you are. Leave knowing you made a difference.
Join our ever growing family of volunteers who show up for New Yorkers day in and out. We are 15,000+ people who pitch in to support our friends and neighbors.