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Find Free Food In BrownsvilleLemontree 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.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. James Holiness Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, October 17th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, October 24th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of St. James Holiness Church

    Location

    89 Legion St

    New York, NY 11212

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 346-0145

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Our Lady of Mercy

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, October 14th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, October 21st (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday

    Map of Our Lady of  Mercy

    Location

    680 Mother Gaston Boulevard

    Brownsville, NY 11212

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Elite Learners, Fuel the Love - Community Kitchen (Mobile Pantry)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.26 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, October 15th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tue, October 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Elite Learners, Fuel the Love - Community Kitchen (Mobile Pantry)

    Location

    Rockaway Ave & Livona Ave

    New York, NY 11212

    directions

    Contact

    (929) 309-9534

    https://elitelearners.org/

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Brownsville.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Urban Strategies

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    Allergy-friendly options available through their partnership with Securing Safe Food. Sign up for information about allergen-free food availability here: https://securingsafefood.org/index.php/for-pantry-clients/

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tue, October 15th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Tue, October 22nd (in 3 weeks)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Urban Strategies

    Location

    61 Riverdale Avenue

    Brownsville, NY 11212

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 346-2539

    https://hitesite.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    New Life SDA Church

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    0.47 mi


    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Next Monday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Sunday

    Map of New Life SDA Church

    Location

    885 Thomas S Boyland St

    New York, NY 11212

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    OPIN (Other People In Need)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.43 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Wed, October 16th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of OPIN (Other People In Need)

    Location

    1768 Saint Johns Place

    Ocean Hill, NY 11233

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    MT. HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    5 hours

    average wait time

    0.19 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, October 12th (next week)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, October 19th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of MT. HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST

    Location

    167 Chester Street

    Brownsville, NY 11212

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    People's Baptist Church

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.33 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, October 12th (next week)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, October 26th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, November 9th (next month)

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of People's Baptist Church

    Location

    105 Riverdale Avenue

    Brownsville, NY 11212

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 676-0318

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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    EBENEZER SDA CHURCH

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.49 mi


    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Sun, October 13th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–2:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of EBENEZER SDA CHURCH

    Location

    1234 East New York Avenue

    Brownsville, NY 11212

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 778-7900

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Church of God Brownsville

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.7 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, October 18th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, October 25th (in 3 weeks)

      1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Church of God Brownsville

    Location

    760 Sackman Street

    Brownsville, NY 11212

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Brownsville 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Brownsville do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Brownsville that’s open today: MT. HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brownsville for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.