Welcome To
Refettorio Harlem
The Only Free Restaurant in NYC
As seen in the New York Times and New York Living
MISSION
Refettorio Harlem serves to be a place of connection, inclusion and activism, opening its doors to serve our vulnerable neighbors, steward a healthier more just food system and celebrate the cultural heritage and diversity around us. Through out the week our team rescues otherwise imperfect food from waste, transforming surplus ingredients into nourishing meals served with dignity to our food insecure and social isolated community. Our programs help alleviate hunger relief while connecting guests to supportive services and opportunities that improve wellbeing and livelihood. Each month we host a education, training and cultural programs open to the public that create awareness around our cause and raise support for our mission. We look forward to welcoming you.
Join Us Weekly
Tuesday
Fresh Pantry - 2pm Doors Open
Guests shop for free high quality produce, supplied by our partners at Baldor Foods.
Wednesday & Friday - 5:15pm-6:45pm
A free gourmet sit-down dinner, prepped and served with love by a dedicated team.
(Limited amount of togo meals available)
OUR IMPACT
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500,000 pounds
Food rescued from top tier growers
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50,000 meals distributed
Through takeaways and street outreach
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9,000 pantry guests
Provided with gourmet produce
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80,000 sit down meals
Through weekly services
“Welcome, we are here for you. The Refettorio is pure light, a gesture of hospitality. In a place surrounded by beauty, one can rebuild, transform and learn from each other. Everything becomes possible. Through beauty, we can change the world.”
Massimo Bottura, Founder Food for Soul
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers help us ensure our programs and services meet the needs of the community. Whether you love food, are dedicated to sustainability or simply want to give back, we welcome you to join us.
GIVE TODAY
Your contribution goes directly to ensuring that no food or person is left behind, allowing us not only to serve meals but provide consistency, community and collaboration in our greatest time of need.
FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY!
Check out our Instagram @refettorioharlem for the latest updates and highlights from previous guest chefs!
