The Riverside Food Pantry distributes food Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Effective February 1, 2026, our food pantry will implement a daily cap of 125 guests during food distribution (Tuesday through Friday).
The food pantry will open at 9:00 a.m. Early arrival is strongly encouraged to ensure you are able to be served, as only 125 guests will be accommodated each day.
For any questions or further assistance, please contact our Director of Social Services, Alexandra Pimentel, at 212-870-6753 or via email.
Donations of non-perishable food items are accepted every day, at all times, except when the church building is closed. Most needed items include protein-rich foods such as peanut butter and canned tuna, as well as staples such as cereal, pasta, rice, soups, and beans. No glass bottles, please.
Click here to learn more about and support the food pantry.
Click Here to Volunteer for the Food Pantry
The Food Pantry will be closed from November 26, 2026 to November 27, 2026.
We will resume Food Pantry distribution on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
The Food Pantry will be closed from December 24, 2026 to December 25, 2026.
We will resume Food Pantry distribution on Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
The Food Pantry will be closed from December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
We will resume Food Pantry distribution on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Clothing Distribution
Free casual clothing and professional attire are available for those who register with our Food Pantry. Clothing distribution is available to the first 35 guests who arrive and is open until 12:00 PM.
The Clothing Distribution office is open for walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Professional attire is available by referral and appointment only on Thursdays, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Clothing distribution will not take place from December 14, 2026 to January 9, 2027.
We will resume clothing distribution on Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
Donations will not be accepted from December 12, 2026 to January 9, 2027.
We will resume accepting donations on January 10, 2027.
Questions or special requests? Please contact Reyita Rodriguez at 212.870.6939 or via email.
Click Here to Volunteer for the Clothing Pantry
Men’s Professional Attire Drive
The Riverside Church is collecting new and gently used men’s professional attire to support individuals in our community as they pursue job opportunities and prepare for interviews.
Items accepted: Men’s suits, jackets, pants, shirts, shoes, ties, and belts.
Drop-off hours: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, every day of the week.
Help us equip our neighbors with the confidence and professional attire they need to take their next steps toward employment.
Download Materials:
• Volante en Español (PDF)
Winter Coat Drive
The Riverside Church in the City of New York is collecting new and gently used winter coats from November 6 through December 6, 2026.
Donations will be accepted daily from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please note that donations will not be accepted on holidays when the church is closed.
Drop-off Location:
The Riverside Church
91 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027
Download Materials:
Direct Aid
The Direct Aid Program provides limited, one-time financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing an emergency that may lead to housing instability or utility shut-off.
Assistance is primarily focused on rent arrears, utility arrears, and, in select cases, immigration-related expenses that support long-term stability. Additional needs may be considered on a limited, case-by-case basis.
Social Services Programs
Food Pantry
The Riverside Food Pantry distributes food Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Effective February 1, 2026, our food pantry will implement a daily cap of 125 guests during food distribution (Tuesday through Friday).
The food pantry will open at 9:00 a.m. Early arrival is strongly encouraged to ensure you are able to be served, as only 125 guests will be accommodated each day.
For any questions or further assistance, please contact our Director of Social Services, Alexandra Pimentel, at 212-870-6753 or via email.
Donations of non-perishable food items are accepted every day, at all times, except when the church building is closed. Most needed items include protein-rich foods such as peanut butter and canned tuna, as well as staples such as cereal, pasta, rice, soups, and beans. No glass bottles, please.
Click here to learn more about and support the food pantry.
Click Here to Volunteer for the Food Pantry
The Food Pantry will be closed from November 26, 2026 to November 27, 2026.
We will resume Food Pantry distribution on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
The Food Pantry will be closed from December 24, 2026 to December 25, 2026.
We will resume Food Pantry distribution on Tuesday, December 29, 2026.
The Food Pantry will be closed from December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
We will resume Food Pantry distribution on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Clothing Distribution
Free casual clothing and professional attire are available for those who register with our Food Pantry. Clothing distribution is available to the first 35 guests who arrive and is open until 12:00 PM.
The Clothing Distribution office is open for walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Professional attire is available by referral and appointment only on Thursdays, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Clothing distribution will not take place from December 14, 2026 to January 9, 2027.
We will resume clothing distribution on Tuesday, January 12, 2027.
Donations will not be accepted from December 12, 2026 to January 9, 2027.
We will resume accepting donations on January 10, 2027.
Questions or special requests? Please contact Reyita Rodriguez at 212.870.6939 or via email.
Click Here to Volunteer for the Clothing Pantry
Men’s Professional Attire Drive
The Riverside Church is collecting new and gently used men’s professional attire to support individuals in our community as they pursue job opportunities and prepare for interviews.
Items accepted: Men’s suits, jackets, pants, shirts, shoes, ties, and belts.
Drop-off hours: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, every day of the week.
Help us equip our neighbors with the confidence and professional attire they need to take their next steps toward employment.
Download Materials:
• English Flyer (PDF)
• Volante en Español (PDF)
Winter Coat Drive
The Riverside Church in the City of New York is collecting new and gently used winter coats from November 6 through December 6, 2026.
Donations will be accepted daily from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please note that donations will not be accepted on holidays when the church is closed.
Drop-off Location:
The Riverside Church
91 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027
Download Materials:
• English Flyer (PDF)
• Volante en Español (PDF)
Direct Aid
The Direct Aid Program provides limited, one-time financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing an emergency that may lead to housing instability or utility shut-off.
Assistance is primarily focused on rent arrears, utility arrears, and, in select cases, immigration-related expenses that support long-term stability. Additional needs may be considered on a limited, case-by-case basis.