Bronx And Manhattan Land Trusts - Food Distribution Center

A steady stream of fresh produce, shelf-stable groceries, and prepared meals circulates through satellite locations across the city each week. Bronx And Manhattan Land Trusts - Food Distribution Center anchors that network; the Neighborhood Preservation Center hosts the hub at 220 5th Avenue. Volunteers and partner pantries clock in early; staples like vegetables, dairy, and canned goods move out by midday. They also coordinate emergency deliveries when supply chains hiccup, keeping pantries stocked when demand spikes.

The site in Midtown’s office core sits within a block of the Flatiron green strip and the old B. Altman building. Trains at 23rd Street or Herald Square drop you two avenues away; the address is 220 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10003. Delivery trucks use the side alley off Broadway, leaving the sidewalk quiet after morning pickups. Weekend runners often grab coffee at the carts on 26th before heading back to their boroughs.

The phone at (212) 228-5842 rings directly to the intake desk—call ahead to confirm daily allocations or arrange a large pickup for agencies. They’ll tell you which dock entrance to use and whether the line is still forming at the loading bay doors. If you’re coordinating a multi-agency order, they’ll pencil your truck into the afternoon slot and text a confirmation. Outside agencies fax or email their order form the day before; the team checks it before distributing pallets.

Pin the site on the map for step-by-step navigation, or let GPS drop you at the curb with the doorman’s green awning overhead. After the exchange, you’re a block from Madison Square Park’s benches and the subway squeals beneath 23rd—ready to head home or onward without delay.