Food Assistance
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens
Pantries, community fridges, and emergency food distribution sites across ZIP codes 10466, 10467, 10469, and 10475. Organized by neighborhood for quick lookup.
Go to Food Assistance →Northeast Bronx · Community Board Districts 11 & 12
Neighborhood guides, community spotlights, local businesses, green spaces, and everything that makes the Northeast Bronx a place worth celebrating.
The Northeast Bronx — often referred to as Uptown by the community — is made up of neighborhoods like Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Woodlawn, Baychester, Eastchester, Edenwald, and Fish Bay. Each neighborhood brings its own rhythm and perspective, contributing to a broader, connected community.
Together, these areas reflect a shared sense of culture, accessibility, and tradition. It's a part of the Bronx shaped by its diversity, where people continue to show up, stay connected, and move forward together.
Food Assistance
Pantries, community fridges, and emergency food distribution sites across ZIP codes 10466, 10467, 10469, and 10475. Organized by neighborhood for quick lookup.
Go to Food Assistance →Libraries & Learning
Five New York Public Library branches serving the area, with free programs, job resources, literacy workshops, and community events year-round.
Go to Libraries →Civic & Community
From the NAACP Williamsbridge Branch to Family Enrichment Centers to The Bronx Collab — organizations doing consistent work across the Northeast Bronx.
Go to Organizations →Neighborhood Anchors
Nefer Bookcafé, Green Garden Health Food Store, Moodie's Records, Northeast Bronx YMCA, and more — the places that define neighborhood life here.
Go to Local Anchors →Green Spaces
Seton Falls Park, Shoelace Park, Bissel Garden, and more — green anchors tucked throughout the Northeast Bronx for recreation, rest, and community life.
Go to Green Spaces →Getting Around
The 2 and 5 trains, Metro-North, and Bronx express buses keep the Northeast Bronx well-connected to the rest of the city and beyond.
Go to Transit →Government & Representation
Council Members Kevin C. Riley and Eric Dinowitz, Community Boards 11 and 12, the 47th and 49th Precincts, and Borough President resources.
Go to Civic & Government →Stay Connected
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Local food distribution sites, community fridges, and emergency pantry points across the Northeast Bronx. Organized by ZIP code — expand each section to see what's available near you.
Agatha House Foundation — Food Pantry
4471 Mundy Lane, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 547-2273
🕐 Fri 4:30–6:30 PM · Sat 1:00–3:00 PM
Instagram →
Bible Way Church
1130 E 223rd St, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 654-1595
🕐 Emergency schedules rotate — call ahead
Bronx Bethany Community Center — Food Distribution Center
964 E 227th St, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 619-3480
🕐 Saturdays 9:00–11:00 AM
bbccnyc.com →
Butler Memorial United Methodist Church
3920 Paulding Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 652-8700
🕐 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
Edenwald Community Center
1150 E 229th St, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 654-5544
🕐 Varies by scheduled drops — call ahead
Faith Apostolic Gospel Temple — Food Distribution
3956 Bronxwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 882-6717
🕐 Every other Saturday 9:00 AM · Contact for schedule
ID required
Good Neighbor Community Outreach Agency Inc.
3356 Seymour Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (718) 652-3288
🕐 Tuesdays 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Mount Hebron Baptist Church
4261 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 994-0670
🕐 Wednesdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
New Life Holiness Caring Hands Food Pantry
4322 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 325-5026
🕐 Contact for schedule
OHA Food Pantry
821 Lydig Ave, Bronx, NY 10462
📞 (347) 658-8000
🕐 Fridays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
aaopenhand.org →
Olivet Gospel Church — Community Food Distribution
3900 Dyre Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 325-9485
🕐 Every Thursday 4:00–6:00 PM
ID required · Must sign TEFAP form (can be done on site)
olivetgospelchurch.org →
Our Lady of Grace Social Outreach
3985 Bronxwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 652-4817
🕐 Mon 1:00–3:00 PM · Sat 8:30–10:00 AM
Food Pantry Info →
Saint Frances of Rome — Food Distribution
4307 Barnes Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 324-5340
🕐 Fridays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
sfrbronx.org →
Saint Luke's Senior Center — Food Distribution
765 E 222nd St, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 882-3060
🕐 Food Pantry: 8:00–10:00 AM
1st & 3rd Wed — last names A to M
2nd & 4th Wed — last names N to Z
🕐 Soup Kitchen: Mon–Fri 12:00–1:00 PM
ID + shopping bag required
archny.org →
Shiloh Temple Pentecostal Church — Food Distribution Center
719 E 223rd St, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 882-8909
🕐 1st Saturday of the month 12:00–2:00 PM
Instagram →
United Yes We Can / Unidos Si Se Puede, Inc.
4327 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (646) 321-5045
🕐 Thursdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wake-Eden Community Baptist Church — Food Distribution Center
2074 Strang Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 325-8056
🕐 Sundays 12:30–2:00 PM
wakeeden.org →
Unity With Love Apostolic Tabernacle Church — Food Pantry
4346 White Plains Rd, East Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (929) 219-4703
🕐 Thursday & Friday 12:00–2:00 PM
First come, first served
Caring Shepherd Supplies Ministries, Inc.
4119 Barnes Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (917) 743-0780
🕐 Call for schedule
Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
709 E 228th St, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (914) 882-7383
🕐 2nd & 3rd Saturday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Heavenly Vision Christian Center
2868 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10468
📞 (718) 220-8124
🕐 Every Tuesday 9:00–10:30 AM
ID required
St. John, Paul, and Clement's Church
126 South Ninth Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
📞 (914) 668-0551
🕐 Every Friday 8:30–10:00 AM
Macedonia Baptist Church
141 South 9th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY
📞 (914) 667-2333
🕐 Every other week — 12:30 PM or 3:30 PM (schedule varies · call ahead)
ID required
City of Faith Church of God
3453 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 798-3052
🕐 Every Tuesday 1:00–2:30 PM
ID required (registration on site)
cityoffaithchurchofgod.org →
Ebenezer Pilgrim Holiness Church — Food Pantry
3443 Fish Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (718) 515-5339
🕐 Saturdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Immaculate Conception — Food Distribution Center
754 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 653-2200
🕐 Pantry: 4th Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
🕐 Soup Kitchen: Mon–Fri 1:00–2:00 PM
Mosholu Montefiore Community Center — Food Pantry
3450 DeKalb Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 882-4000
🕐 By appointment / program setup
mmcc.org →
Parish of Saint Brendan & Saint Ann — Food Pantry
268 E 207th St (at the Convent), Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 547-6655
🕐 Every 2nd Saturday 7:00–9:00 AM
Registration required on site
saintbrendanchurch.org →
Pentecost Care Community Outreach
621 E 216th St, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 515-5366 (Emma)
🕐 Every other Thursday 1:00–2:00 PM · Call ahead to confirm which Thursday
Bring photo ID
Project Bravo at Montefiore Medical Center — Food Distribution Center
3058 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 920-4321
🕐 Clinical hours · Referral required
projectbravopantry.org →
Family Worship Center Church of God of Prophecy
702 E 211th St, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (914) 414-2697
🕐 Thursdays 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
R.A.I.N. Boston Road Senior Center
2424 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 547-8827
🕐 Soup Kitchen: Mon–Fri 11:30 AM
Must be 60+ · Suggested donation $1.25/meal
raininc.org →
Christ Disciples International Ministries, Inc.
399 E Mosholu Pkwy N (aka 3031 Webster Ave), Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 994-5423 · emaeyak@christdisciples.org
🕐 Call for schedule
Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway
2157 Holland Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 792-4744
🕐 Tue, Wed & Thu 12:00–4:00 PM
St. Lucy's / Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church
754 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 812-3440
🕐 Food Pantry: 4th Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
🕐 Soup Kitchen: Mon–Fri 1:00–2:00 PM · Bring photo ID
Bronx Jewish Community Council
2930 Wallace Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (718) 652-5500
🕐 Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Fri 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (by appointment)
bjcconline.org →
Bronxwood International Church of God
3377 Bronxwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (718) 655-2122
🕐 Saturdays 9:00–11:00 AM
bronxwoodintl.org →
Eastchester Presbyterian Church
3154 Fish Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 Food Pantry: (718) 920-0679 · Soup Kitchen: (718) 798-1855
🕐 Food Pantry: Saturdays 8:00–10:00 AM
🕐 Soup Kitchen: Mon–Fri (call for hours)
ICNA Relief — Bronx Pantry
1277 Burke Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (718) 650-3231
🕐 Saturdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Halal groceries · Client-choice model
icnarelief.org →
Jamaica Benevolent Arm & Cultural Center
3101 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (718) 671-3615
🕐 Wednesdays 12:00–2:00 PM
North Bronx Seventh-day Adventist Church
3743 Bronxwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (718) 882-4907
🕐 4th Friday of the month @ 1:00 PM
northbronxsda.org →
Our Lady of Refuge Church
290 E 196th St, Bronx, NY 10458
📞 (718) 367-4157
🕐 Wednesdays 9:00–10:00 AM
ourladyofrefuge.com →
Victory Seventh Day Adventist Church
1271 Burke Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (718) 515-4800
🕐 Wednesdays 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
victoryny.adventistchurch.org →
Abundant Grace for the Forsaken — Food Pantry
3101 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (347) 350-4698
🕐 Saturdays 9:00–11:00 AM
R.A.I.N. Eastchester Senior Center
1246 Burke Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (718) 882-8513
🕐 Breakfast: Mon–Fri 9:00–11:00 AM · Lunch: Mon–Fri 12:00 PM
Must be 60+ · Bring proof of address (utility bill or lease)
raininc.org →
Black Forum of Co-op City Inc — Emergency Food Pantry
177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd Floor Room 20, Bronx, NY 10475
Also: 920 Baychester Ave, Bldg 1A, Bronx, NY 10475
📞 (718) 320-8035
🕐 Tue–Fri 11:45 AM–1:00 PM · Pantry Bag Distribution
Photo ID with 10475 address required · Bring 2 bags & shopping cart
Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church
1010 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY 10475
📞 (929) 504-6163
🕐 Wednesdays 5:30–7:00 PM · Pantry Bag Distribution
coopcitysdachurch.org →
Jewish Community Council of Co-op City
177 Dreiser Loop #18, Bronx, NY 10475
📞 (718) 320-1234
🕐 Call ahead to confirm pantry schedule
Allerton Allies Community Fridge
2527 Boston Rd, Bronx, NY 10467
📞 (914) 370-1472
🕐 Open 24/7 — take what you need, leave what you can · No ID required
Instagram →
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Send Us a Resource TipThese are the organizations doing consistent work across the Northeast Bronx — from civil rights advocacy to youth programming to cross-sector collaboration.
Civil Rights & Advocacy
Civil rights advocacy, community programming, and civic engagement for Northeast Bronx residents. One of the anchor institutions of the Williamsbridge community.
Facebook →Family Services
Early childhood education, family support services, and community programming for Northeast Bronx families in Williamsbridge and Wakefield.
Website →
Family Services
Early childhood and family support programming on the eastern edge of the Northeast Bronx, serving Morris Park and Pelham Parkway families.
Instagram →
Collaborative Network
A cross-sector network connecting Bronx nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations to advance shared goals across the borough.
Instagram →
Youth & Recreation
Youth programs, fitness, community events, and after-school programming serving families across the Northeast Bronx.
Website →
Civic Engagement
The local advisory body covering Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Eastchester, and Co-op City. Attends to land use, quality of life, and public services.
Instagram →
Block Association
A block association encompassing the 600–1400 blocks of East 222nd Street in the Bronx — keeping neighbors connected, informed, and invested in their block.
Facebook →We want this page to reflect the full landscape of work happening in the Northeast Bronx. Get in touch to add or update your organization's listing.
Submit Your OrganizationFive New York Public Library branches serve the Northeast Bronx. All are free, open-to-all community hubs — hosting events, job resources, literacy programs, tech access, and much more year-round.
NYPL Branch · Wakefield
4100 Lowerre Pl, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 652-4663
🕐 Mon–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun Closed
NYPL Branch · Co-op City
2049 Asch Loop N (north of Bartow Ave.), Bronx, NY 10475
📞 (718) 379-6700
🕐 Mon & Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Tue & Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun Closed
NYPL Branch · Eastchester
1385 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY 10469
📞 (718) 653-3292
🕐 Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun Closed
Auditorium available for community meetings
NYPL Branch · Edenwald
1255 E 233rd St, Bronx, NY 10466
📞 (718) 798-3355
🕐 Mon–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun Closed
NYPL Branch · Woodlawn Heights
4355 Katonah Ave, Bronx, NY 10470
📞 (718) 519-9627
🕐 Check nypl.org for current hours
Wheelchair accessible · Adult, YA & children's collections
These are the businesses and gathering places woven into the everyday life of the Northeast Bronx — featured in StraitConnect and part of the neighborhood's ongoing story.
Legacy & Culture
Earl Moodie and Moodie's Records have been pillars of the Northeast Bronx community for decades, serving as a cultural hub and symbol of resilience. The renaming of 225th Street and White Plains Road to Earl Moodie's Way honors his lasting impact on music, community, and local pride.
The May 24, 2025 celebration of the Earl Moodie Street Renaming was a powerful reminder of his legacy. Thanks to Councilman Riley, his team, and the Moodie family, his legacy will continue to inspire generations in the Bronx.
Independent Bookstore & Café
An independent bookstore and café at the northern tip of the Bronx — hosting readings, community gatherings, and cultural conversations. A neighborhood destination.
Health Food & Wellness
A neighborhood institution serving the Northeast Bronx community with natural and health-focused food products for decades. A legacy business featured in StraitConnect.
Shopping & Community
The Northeast Bronx's largest retail destination — home to major retailers, dining, and services. A community gathering point in Co-op City.
There's a natural flow that runs through the restaurants and spots that anchor daily life here. These are the places people come back to.
Restaurant & Lounge
There's a natural flow inside Drips — the kind of place where people gather after a long day, celebrate milestones, or just settle in for good food and conversation. The menu leans into Caribbean flavors, with staples like rasta pasta, jerk chicken, and plantain bites — meals that bring people back.
Pull up a chair → 684 E 241st St, Bronx, NY
Jamaican Chinese & Seafood
Flamin' Wok brings jerk spice and Chinese takeout classics together — crispy wings, rasta pasta, lo mein, fried rice, seafood, and more. Fast pickup. Fresh plates. Big flavor.
839 Burke Ave, Bronx, NYThe Northeast Bronx is home to parks, community gardens, and preserved natural land that offer residents space to breathe, play, gather, and grow. From the wetlands of Seton Falls to the riverside ribbon of Shoelace Park — green is woven through the neighborhood.
NYC Parks · Preserved Natural Land
A peaceful oasis in a high-traffic area — over 30 acres of preserved natural land with a manmade waterfall, forest trails, wetlands, and 30+ bird species. Playground and open spaces sit alongside the natural areas.
E. 233rd St. bet. Seton Ave. & Baychester Ave., Bronx
NYC Parks info →Bronx River Greenway · Linear Park
A one-mile ribbon of city parkland along the east bank of the Bronx River — part of the Bronx River Greenway. Features 1.5 miles of uninterrupted running, biking, and skating. Includes the northernmost boat launch on the Bronx River near 219th St.
Along Bronx River, North Bronx
Bronx River Alliance →Community Garden · Wakefield
A 2.5-acre community garden and four-block public path in the Wakefield section of the Bronx — the first community garden in the Northeast Bronx, serving the community for over 25 years. Grows native plants, maintains a Veterans Garden, and donates food to neighbors in need.
Wakefield, Bronx, NY
About Bissel Garden →Bronx River Parkway Greenway
Greenway · Multi-Use Trail
A multi-use trail running along the Bronx River — open to cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians. Connects neighborhoods through the Northeast Bronx and continues south through the borough, offering a car-free route through green corridors.
Along Bronx River Pkwy, Northeast Bronx
Bronx River Alliance →Community gardens, pocket parks, and green corridors are part of what makes the Northeast Bronx worth celebrating. Let us know what should be on this list.
Submit a Green SpaceThe Northeast Bronx is well-connected and always accessible. Multiple transit options serve the area — getting residents into Manhattan, across the Bronx, and to Westchester with ease.
Transit access makes the area especially convenient. The 2 and 5 trains, Metro-North, and Bronx express buses offer easy routes into Manhattan and around the borough — supporting both local residents and commuters. The Northeast Bronx is well-connected and always accessible.
Subway · 2 and 5 Trains
The 2 and 5 trains run through the heart of the Northeast Bronx along White Plains Road and 241st Street, connecting the neighborhood directly to Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn.
MTA Trip Planner →Commuter Rail
Metro-North's Harlem Line serves Woodlawn and Mount Vernon East — offering a fast commuter rail option into Grand Central Terminal for residents near the western edge of the Northeast Bronx.
Metro-North schedules →Bus Service
MTA express and local bus routes serve the Northeast Bronx, including Bx16, Bx28, Bx38, Bx39, and Bx41 SBS — connecting neighborhoods like Co-op City, Wakefield, Baychester, and Eastchester to the broader transit network.
Bus map & schedules →Bike & Pedestrian
The Bronx River Greenway offers a car-free cycling and walking corridor through the Northeast Bronx — connecting riders to the broader NYC greenway network heading south through the borough.
Bronx River Alliance →Know your representatives and public safety contacts for the Northeast Bronx. These are the offices and precincts serving Community Board Districts 11 and 12.
NYS Senate · District 34
New York State Senator representing District 34, covering parts of the Northeast Bronx. Focused on criminal justice reform, community investment, and legislation serving Bronx constituents.
Senate website →NYS Assembly · District 83
New York State Assembly Member and Speaker of the New York State Assembly, representing District 83 in the Northeast Bronx. A long-standing advocate for Bronx communities in Albany.
Assembly website →NYC Council · District 12
Elected representative for NYC Council District 12, covering Wakefield, Williamsbridge, and Baychester. Focus areas include youth programs, community investment, and neighborhood services.
Council website →NYC Council · District 11
Elected representative for NYC Council District 11, covering Riverdale, Kingsbridge, and parts of the Northwest and Northeast Bronx. Focused on education, housing, and community services.
Council website →Community Advisory
The local advisory body covering Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Baychester, Eastchester, and Co-op City. Meets monthly on land use, budget priorities, and quality-of-life concerns.
Community Advisory
Advisory body covering Morris Park, Pelham Parkway, and surrounding neighborhoods. Advocates for residents on planning, services, and community quality of life.
Public Safety
Serves Wakefield, Williamsbridge, and surrounding neighborhoods. For non-emergencies call 311; emergencies call 911.
Public Safety
Serves Pelham Parkway, Baychester, Eastchester, and surrounding areas. For non-emergencies call 311; emergencies call 911.
Borough Resources
The Borough President's office advocates for Bronx residents, provides services, and coordinates with city agencies on housing, education, health, and economic development.
Borough President website →StraitConnect covers local council updates, community board meetings, and neighborhood planning decisions that affect your block.
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