Schiller was manning the hotel pantry one recent evening when Alex Ramirez came by to get some food. Schiller gave Ramirez a plastic container with chili mac, a piece of bread and utensils.

The pantry, at 1120 W. 79th St., was run by Catholic Charities, but closed due to rising costs. St. Sabina will reopen the outlet Tuesday, offering groceries, counseling and case management services.

It is UMMA’s transformed food pantry. Patrons shop rather than take home a prepackaged bag. “This is a 100% free grocery store with no questions asked,” he said.