Food Bank Community Kitchen
Address:
252 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026
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Meals and Services in Harlem
Our Community Kitchen has served the Harlem community since 1984. We provide more than 100,000 free meals each month through our soup kitchen, food pantry and senior program. Our team includes professional chefs, community nutritionists, program administrators and caring volunteers ensuring healthy meals, comprehensive services and accessible care for families and individuals needing it most.
All are welcome for a free, nutritious meal on weekdays at our Community Kitchen. All meals are served inside our dining room. You are welcome to bring a container to pack your meal.
Senior Lunch (for adults ages 60+)
Monday – Friday:
12:00pm – 1:00pm, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Community Meal (all ages; families welcome)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday – Friday 9:00 am– 4:30 pm
Community Kitchen and Pantry in Harlem
252 West 116th Street New York, NY 10026
2025 Holiday Closings
New Year’s Day – Weds, Jan 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Mon, Jan 20
President’s Day – Mon, Feb 17
Good Friday – Fri, Apr 18
Memorial Day – Mon, May 26
Juneteenth (observed) – Thurs, June 19
Independence Day – Fri, July 4
Labor Day – Mon, Sept 1
Veterans Day – Mon, Nov 11
Thanksgiving Day – Thurs, Nov 27
Day After Thanksgiving – Fri, Nov 28
Christmas Day (observed) – Thurs, Dec 25
2026 New Year’s Day (observed) – Thurs, Jan 1, 2026
Visit our Community Pantry to receive groceries for your whole family. You will receive fresh produce, protein, and shelf-stable kitchen staples to prepare meals at home.
- You’re welcome to visit our pantry and shop once a month, every month.
- Immigrants welcome.
- Please bring your photo ID.
- We recommend bringing a shopping cart.
- Halal meat is available upon request.
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Pantry Shopping Hours:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays:
9:30am – 3:30pm
Thursdays:
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Monday – Friday:
9:00 am– 4:30 pm
2025 Holiday Closings
New Year’s Day – Weds, Jan 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Mon, Jan 20
President’s Day – Mon, Feb 17
Good Friday – Fri, Apr 18
Memorial Day – Mon, May 26
Juneteenth (observed) – Thurs, June 19
Independence Day – Fri, July 4
Labor Day – Mon, Sept 1
Veterans Day – Mon, Nov 11
Thanksgiving Day – Thurs, Nov 27
Day After Thanksgiving – Fri, Nov 28
Christmas Day (observed) – Thurs, Dec 25
2026 New Year’s Day (observed) – Thurs, Jan 1, 2026
Our Older Adult Center provides all-day programming designed to support adults aged 60+ with programming that encourages health, activity and social engagement. Offerings include fitness classes, nutrition education, arts and social events. Senior lunches are free, nutritious meals served weekdays at our Community Kitchen. All meals are served inside our dining room. All services are free. Must be aged 60 and above to be eligible. Partially funded by NYC Department for the Aging.
Senior Programming
Monday – Friday:
8:00am – 4:00pm
Lunch
Monday – Friday:
12:00pm – 1:00pm; 1:00pm – 2:00pm
