Free Food in Mount Vernon, NY
Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County, just north of New York City. Neighborhoods throughout the city are creating new networks of support.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 14% of Mount Vernon residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 17 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Mount Vernon resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Mount Vernon
- Food Bank: 11
- Food Pantry: 3
- Blessing Box: 2
- Meal Program: 1
Resources in Mount Vernon
17 results
Community Service Associates Hot Meal Program
144 N 5th Ave
Meal Program
First United Methodist Church Food Pantry
227 E Lincoln Ave
Food Bank
Good Shepherd Church Food Pantry
245 S First Ave
Food Bank
Saint Mary's Church Food Pantry
23 S High St
Food Bank
Bowen Memorial Outreach Program
14 North Columbus Avenue
Food Pantry
Church of the Ascension Food Pantry
104 Park Ave
Food Bank
Deliverance Temple Church of God of Prophecy
140 East 3rd Street
Food Bank
First Reformed Food Pantry
135 S Sixth Ave
Food Bank
Grace Baptist Church Food Pantry
52 South 6th Avenue
Food Bank
Life Progressive Group Services Food Pantry
47 S 5th Ave
Food Pantry
Mount Vernon CAP Food Pantry
28 E First St
Food Pantry
Mount Vernon Seventh Day Adventist Church
S. Columbus Avenue
Food Bank
New Life Fellowship Church Food Pantry
16 S Third Ave
Food Bank
Saints John Paul & Clement Food Pantry
126 S Ninth Ave
Food Bank
The little pantry at 81 Vernon Ave
81 Vernon Ave
Blessing Box
The take it or leave it at 81 Vernon Ave
81 Vernon Avenue
Blessing Box
Upon This Rock Ministries
14 N Bond St
Food Bank
Common questions about free food in Mount Vernon
Where can I get free food in Mount Vernon?
17 sites throughout Mount Vernon offer free food, including food banks, food pantries, blessing boxes, church programs, and meal programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations welcome anyone with no proof of income needed. Calling ahead helps.
Is the food really free?
Yes, all food is free and no referral is required.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Community fridges and blessing boxes in Mount Vernon may be stocked throughout the day—find the nearest one on the map.