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 We at Metropolitan Community Church of New York understand the example of Jesus to be one that calls us to social justice in this world, including feeding those who are hungry. In New York City, that need is a pressing one. According to the New York City Coalition Against Hunger between 2003-2005, there were an estimated 1.2 million people, including 400,000 children, in New York City who did not have enough food to eat. Inspired by the social justice message of the Gospel, and the pressing need of the hungry in New York City, the food pantry began in 1985. The food pantry quickly became a member agency of the Food Bank for New York City. Our bag lunch and People with AIDS (PWA) grocery distribution programs started in 1990. Shortly after, the PWA grocery program became funded under Ryan White Title I, and currently provides an estimated 150 people with high calorie, nutrient rich groceries on a weekly basis. In addition, we serve an average of 550 bag lunches and 250 groceries per week. The food pantry is named in honor of Stonewall veteran, trans-activist, and MCCNY member, Sylvia Rivera (pictured here).
Food Pantry Hours of Operation:
- The Sylvia Rivera Food Pantry is open four days a week, Tuesday-Friday.
- Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday, we are open for one hour, between 2-3pm.
- Thursdays, we are open for one and a half hours, between 2-3pm and between 8:30-9:00am.
- Monthly Community Dinner, Last Tuesday Evening, every month, at 6pm. Next Community Dinner will be: Tuesday, April 24th.
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We always need volunteers at the pantry. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact us!
Contact Information:
- Chris Stadmeyer - Director of Sylvia Rivera Food Pantry - Chris@mccny.org
- Marcus Warren, Assistant
- Address: 446 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018
- Phone: 212.629.7440
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