The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international, nonprofit, Catholic lay organization that provides assistance for those in need and living in poverty. Members of the Society of St.Vincent de Paul, who are known as Vincentians, are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. Vincentians are united in an international society of charity by their spirit of poverty, humility and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to a basic Rule. Organized locally, Vincentians witness God's love by embracing all works of charity and justice.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the City of New York operates food pantries with our mission being to directly serve our local residents who suffer from hunger and food insecurity within the city. Days and times of operation vary from location to location, and sometimes from week to week. We also operate late night meal service in a variety of locations.
St. Vincent de Paul in the City of New York Conferences are parish based groups of laymen and women who seek to grow spiritually by becoming personally involved in helping the poor in their communities. Vincentians provide direct services and referrals to poor and needy individuals and families. In the parish, Conferences work closely with their pastor and congregation to serve people in need. Conferences obtain funding through regular and special collections in the parish, fundraising activities, and Vincentian member contributions. Each Conference decides what programs and services it will offer based on the needs in the local area.
Please contact us for more information on our food pantry program and for days, locations and hours for our food pantries.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (212) 281-2100 to book your appointment.
Address :
211 W 141st St,
New York, NY 10030.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Cities:
- New York
Appointments
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7.
For the full set of services, you can call (212) 281-2100 to book your appointment. Staff can also answer any questions you may have.
Food Pantry in Near By City
- Albertson
- Amityville
- Baldwin
- Bayville
- Bellmore
- Bethpage
- Blauvelt
- Briarcliff Manor
- Bronx
- Bronxville
- Brooklyn
- Cedarhurst
- Cold Spring Harbor
- Congers
- Dobbs Ferry
- East Meadow
- East Rockaway
- Elmont
- Elmsford
- Farmingdale
- Floral Park
- Franklin Square
- Freeport
- Garden City
- Glen Cove
- Great Neck
- Harrison
- Hartsdale
- Haverstraw
- Hempstead
- Hewlett
- Hicksville
- Inwood
- Irvington
- Jericho
- Larchmont
- Lawrence
- Levittown
- Long Beach
- Lynbrook
- Malverne
- Mamaroneck
- Manhasset
- Massapequa
- Massapequa Park
- Melville
- Merrick
- Mineola
- Monsey
- Mount Vernon
- Nanuet
- New City
- New Hyde Park
- New Rochelle
- New York
- Nyack
- Oceanside
- Old Bethpage
- Ossining
- Pearl River
- Pelham
- Plainview
- Pleasantville
- Port Chester
- Port Washington
- Rockville Centre
- Roosevelt
- Roslyn Heights
- Rye
- Scarsdale
- Sea Cliff
- Seaford
- Spring Valley
- Staten Island
- Suffern
- Syosset
- Tappan
- Tarrytown
- Tuckahoe
- Uniondale
- Valley Cottage
- Valley Stream
- Wantagh
- West Hempstead
- Westbury
- White Plains
- Williston Park
- Woodbury
- Woodmere
- Yonkers
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Many food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
It's just your photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women and Infant Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Specifically, food banks often need items like:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to food pantry?
At the majority of food pantries, eligibility is based on self-attested need. You do not need to have a referral, and income is not a factor to receive food.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry provides three-day food packages to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food Banks acquire large donations of edible but unmarketable food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Then they provide this food to family in a need.