How to register for groceries.

  • 1. Download the Plentiful App to your phone

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    Bag containing a banana, leafy greens, an orange, and toiletries.

  • 2. Register & Verify account

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    Screenshot of a mobile app called Plentiful, showing a language selection menu with options including English, Español, Pilipino, Lernen, Portugues, and Dansk.

  • 3. Make a reservation

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    A mobile app screen showing a map of New York City and a popup to select a visit time, with options for October 1st at 4:10 pm or 4:20 pm, and buttons to cancel or confirm.

  • 4. Complete Short TEFAP Attestation

    Click here to Learn how To Attest Each Week

    Or, scroll down to see steps

    Screen showing a confirmed visit appointment at a pantry with details about the date and time, and a message about TEFAP food support programs.

  • Weekly Steps to Make an Appointment

    First Choose a TIme, Then TEFAP Attest

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A step-by-step guide for scheduling a pantry appointment at RDP, including screenshots of a map, appointment scheduling screens, and confirmation pages, with red arrows pointing to essential buttons.

Android Phones

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Apple Phones

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STEP 1: DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION TO YOUR PHONE

Two ways to get the Plentiful Application:

1) Via Text: Send a text to 726-879. In the message box type in “Food”. You will receive a text with a link to get the App. If you are not comfortable with downloading apps to your phone, you can register for Plentiful via texting. Follow the prompts you receive on the texts.

2) Via Website: Go to the Plentiful Website and Follow instructions to get the App - plentifulapp.com or look for the Plentiful App in Google Play (Android) or The App Store (Apple).

STEP 2: REGISTER AND VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT

When you open the app, follow these steps to set up an account.

  1. After downloading the App you will come to a page with a map and orange dots of all pantries in the city. Tap the “Sign In” button in the lower right corner.

  2. You will be directed to a page where you enter your language preference. Tap “NEXT” You will be asked to enter your mobile phone number or email. We recommend that you enter your phone number rather than an email (it works better) If you do not have a message app on your phone, enter your email. Tap “NEXT”

  3. You will receive a text in your message app with a 6-digit code. Look in the body of the text or above your keyboard for the code. Enter the 6 digit code on the page that says, “Please Enter Your Log-In Code”. Tap, “NEXT”

  4. You will then see a request to enter your email and password. Do not enter these! Tap the “Skip” and “Don’t ask Again” buttons below.

  5. You will come to a disclaimer page, click on the little green box that says “I have read the information…”

  6. Then a page will appear where you enter information about yourself. Enter the information. Your account will be created.

  7. Go to your profile, by clicking the lower right button on your screen which now is called “Profile.” You will see a list of options. Tap on “Personal Details” and enter the number of people in your family and any other preferences you care to make. Be sure to tap “SAVE CHANGES” in the upper right corner.

  8. Now tap the PANTRIES button in the lower left corner and: choose The Red Door Placeat 13th Street & Seventh Avenue. Tap on the words in green that say: “View Pantry”. You will be directed to The Red Door Place reservation page. First scroll down the page and tap the button “Get Notifications from this Pantry” till it highlights green and then proceed to make a reservation.

For a video demonstration of these steps: https://www.kehilatpantry.org/register (Thank you Kehilat)

STEP 3: MAKE A RESERVATION: Choose a Time and Verify TEFAP Eligibility

Available reservations are posted early Saturday mornings. Schedule a visit for the following Tuesday.

Click here for directions in English or see below.

Haga clic aquí para obtener instrucciones en español o mira abajo.

Plentiful App

To get your groceries on Tuesdays, you must have a mobile phone with your PLENTIFUL reservation time displayed. We will also ask you to show a photo ID. Pre-register to make an appointment through the app. Available Tuesday times are posted on Saturdays starting early in the morning.


A paper shopping bag filled with groceries such as a lemon, a leafy vegetable, an orange, a blue bottle, and a white container.

How to Make a Reservation

  • Step 1

    An email notification about reservations at The Red Door Place, with a logo featuring a shopping bag and the word 'Plentiful', and instructions for checking the email on Saturdays at noon and using the Plentiful app.

  • Step 2

    iPhone home screen with app icons, time 3:08, battery 83%, and Wi-Fi signal. Notable apps include Plentiful, Gmail, Phone, Messages, Chrome, and a notification box with orange text instructing to click on Plentiful app.

  • Step 3

    Map of New York City with numerous orange icons indicating pantry locations, and a search box with instructions to type in the red door place in the search box.

  • Step 4

    Screenshot of a mobile application map showing the New York City area, with a highlighted location called 'The Red Door Place' marked on the map. There is a prominent green button labeled 'VIEW PANTRY' and a large blue arrow pointing toward it.

  • Step 5

    Map showing New York City and nearby areas, with reservation details for The Red Door Place, including address, contact, and reservation times, and an instruction to click on a green bar for more options.

  • Step 6

    Mobile app screen for scheduling a visit to The Red Door Place in New York City. It shows a map of New York with a pop-up window to pick a visit time, with options for October 1st and 4:10 pm, confirming or canceling the appointment.

  • Step 7

    Confirmation screen for a pantry visit, displaying the date and time, and information about the TEFAP food assistance program, with options to complete the process or reschedule.

  • Step 8

    Screen showing a TEFAP Attestation form with options 'NO' and 'YES, RETAKE' for eligibility confirmation regarding participation in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.