There are many listings of soup kitchens and food pantries in NYC and some helpful ones can be found below. A lot of the same services can be found on different resource lists, but information – such as the days and times for services – can change frequently so it is always best to call ahead whenever possible to double-check that the assistance you need will be available when you plan on going.

• The Coalition for the Homeless provides pocket resource guides with information on where to get assistance with food and other basic needs. For information on receiving a guide, please email us.

• The Food Bank for New York City provides a “Food Program Locator”, which helps to identify all the soup kitchens, food pantries, and senior centers in your area.

• The New York City Coalition Against Hunger provides food guides in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

• Information on food resources is also available by phone through the NYC Hunger Hotline at 866.888.8777.