Food insecurity is a growing problem in New York City. From the New York City Council website:
According to the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy annual 2022 Food Metrics Annual Report, an estimated 1.2 million (14.6%) New York City residents were food insecure.
The Bronx has the highest rate at 19.7%, followed by Brooklyn at 15.5%, Manhattan at 13.6%, Queens at 12.1% and Staten Island at 10.1%.
For families at StreetSquash who may be in need of food assistance, particularly around the holidays, we’ve compiled a list of community resources that may be able to help you. A more comprehensive list of food pantries, soup kitchens, etc, can be found here.
*Some places require registration or qualification. We recommend visiting the websites of each location for more information. We cannot guarantee the information provided here is up-to-date. Please call each location to confirm their hours.*
- 252 West 116th Street New York, NY 10026
- Open Weekdays only
- Mon – Fri from 4pm – 6pm (Due to construction, they are only serving cold to-go snacks)
- Closed Nov. 23 – 25, Dec. 23 & Dec. 25, Dec. 30 & Jan. 1
- 601 West 114th Street
- Open Mon, Wed, Fri from 10am – 1:30pm (take-out from 12:30p – 1:30p)
- No registration required
NY Common Pantry – East Harlem
- 8 East 109th Street
- Wednesday – Saturday from 10am – 2:30pm
- 1290 Hoe Avenue
- Thurs- Sat from 10am – 2pm
Project Create/Franciscan Handmaids of Mary – Anthony House
- 73 Malcolm X Blvd
- Wednesday from 9am – 12pm
- Offers free groceries (no meals)
Another Choice Youth and Family Outreach Inc
- 1765 Madison Ave
- Fridays from 10am – 11am
- Offers groceries (no meals)
Beth Hark Christian Counseling Center
- 1832 Madison Avenue
- Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12pm – 2pm
- Closed in July & August