You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Gowanus.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Gowanus accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Gowanus do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Gowanus that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/913">Community Help in Park Slope, Inc. (CHiPS)</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cl4zytzzv2165534eypz0c4v8oy">NEXT STEP COMMUNITY CHURCH</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/165">Camp Friendship Pantry</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/556">Helping Hands Food Pantry (St. Augustine Church)</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Gowanus for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Gowanus - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In GowanusLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Community Help in Park Slope, Inc. (CHiPS)
29 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Breakfast
- Next Monday
  Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
200 4th Avenue
Gowanus, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(718) 237-2962
http://chipsonline.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
South Brooklyn SDA Church Community Service Program
1 hour
average wait time

0.62 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun, June 16th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun, July 7th (next month)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Sunday
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Sunday
Location
42 Prospect Pl
New York, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(718) 783-1662
http://www.southbrooklynsda.org/free_grab__go_meals_return_to_nyc_-_summer_2021
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
NEXT STEP COMMUNITY CHURCH
24 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
Info
-https://www.facebook.com/NEXTSTEPCC.ORG/
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Client choice pantry
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:30 am
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
360 Schermerhorn Street
Boerum Hill, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(718) 875-1858
https://nextstepcc.org/what-we-do/#pantry
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Gowanus.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries)
Camp Friendship Pantry
50 minutes
average wait time

0.71 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 8th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
339 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
directions
Contact
(718) 965-3695
https://www.campfriendshipbrooklyn.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Hanson Place SDA Community Services
average user rating

0.87 mi
Info
All distributions are at the Community Services Center 150 South Portland Ave (across the street from the church)
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  1:30 pm–5:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)
  1:30 pm–5:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Thu, June 20th (in 3 weeks)
  1:30 pm–5:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 1:30 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
88 Hanson Place
Fort Greene, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(718) 928-9922
https://www.hansonplace.org/ministries/community-services
Food pantry (groceries)
Movement of Pentecostal Christian Church
15 minutes
average wait time

0.82 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun, June 9th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun, June 16th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
90 Summit Street
Columbia Street Waterfront District, NY 11231
directions
Contact
(347) 219-0947
https://www.facebook.com/MICP-611023662432455/
Food pantry (groceries)
Department of Probation, Brooklyn
23 minutes
average wait time

0.93 mi
Info
Neon Nutrition Kitchen food pantry is located at 345 adams street 6th floor
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
345 Adams St
New York, NY 11201
directions
Contact
(718) 488-3640
https://www.nyc.gov/site/neon/programs/nutrition-kitchen.page
Food pantry (groceries)
Helping Hands Food Pantry (St. Augustine Church)
no ratings yet

0.63 mi
Info
Quantity of food depends on registered household size.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Offers fresh produce upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 8th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, June 15th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
47 Sterling Pl
New York, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(347) 637-0304
https://staugustineparkslope.org/outreach/helping-hands-food-pantry/
Food pantry (groceries)
Redemption Church Food Pantry
1 hour 15 minutes
average wait time

0.89 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionRedHook/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- 9:30 am
  every week on Thursday
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday
Location
27 Huntington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
directions
Contact
(347) 526-2697
www.RedemptionRedHook.com
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Hanson Place SDA Community Service
30 minutes
average wait time

0.84 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Sunday
Location
150 South Portland Avenue
Fort Greene, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(718) 230-0229
https://www.hansonplace.org/ministries/community-services
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Gowanus accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Gowanus do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Gowanus that’s open today: Community Help in Park Slope, Inc. (CHiPS), NEXT STEP COMMUNITY CHURCH, Camp Friendship Pantry, Helping Hands Food Pantry (St. Augustine Church)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Gowanus for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.