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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. John's Bread and Life

    68 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.6 mi


    Info

    To register, visit St. John’s Bread & Life (in person) Monday through Thursday at 795 Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn from 8:00am – 1:00pm. The pantry is open till 2:00pm but you will want to come earlier to give us time to register you and set you up with a Bread & Life shopping ID card. Bring at least one proof of ID and one proof of address. See below for examples. Examples of Photo ID Driver License/Non-Driver ID Passport Green Card/Work Permit Employee/Student ID Examples of Proof of Address Gas, Electric, Cable, Telephone, or Medical Bill Shelter or other housing program letter Voter Registration Card Lease/ Rent receipt Social Security letter Tax Return Pay Stub Bank StatementArrive early to receive a number. Diapers for the children under 2. Hot meals and help with housing and EBT services may be available.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–2:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–2:30 pm

    • 8:00 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of St. John's Bread and Life

    Location

    795 Lexington Avenue

    NA

    Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY 11221

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 574-0058

    www.breadandlife.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    33 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    Info

    The Salvation Army Bushwick Worship and Community Center is a long-standing faith-based community hub in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. The food pantry provides groceries and basic essentials to individuals and families in need. The center also offers worship services, Bible study, youth programs, and emergency assistance including clothing and financial aid.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.52 mi


    Info

    SCO’s Bethany Food Pantry at Bethany House provides emergency grocery assistance to individuals and families in need in Bushwick, operating weekly with no eligibility restrictions but requiring photo ID and a personal bag.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, June 25th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, July 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  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 Bushwick.

  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)

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, June 27th (next week)

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, July 4th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:30 am

    • 8:30 am–10:30 am

      every week on Saturday

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

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.41 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 27th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.49 mi


    Info

    Food assistance program providing a weekly food pantry and related community support, serving residents of Bushwick and Bedford‑Stuyvesant. In addition to groceries, the organization also operates a soup kitchen and offers limited material aid and referrals to public benefits and health resources.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Fri, June 26th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Fri, July 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Friday

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.6 mi


    Info

    Nonprofit community food program providing grab‑and‑go breakfast and lunch meals through a walk‑up window and operating a Digital Choice Food Pantry that distributes groceries using a points system; also connects guests with social service resources and referrals.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Community fridge, Other material needs

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Schedule

    • Today

      Community fridge: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Community fridge: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Community fridge: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Community fridge: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every day

    • Other material needs: 11:00 am–2:00 am

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.32 mi


    Info

    Faith-based nonprofit Metro World Child operates a community food pantry in Bushwick, providing free groceries to local residents. Advance registration and appointments are managed through the Plentiful app.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, June 27th (next week)

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.58 mi


    Info

    Mount Olive Cares is a church‑run outreach that provides free groceries, clothing and basic necessities to neighbors in need. Clients receive items on a first‑come‑first‑served basis.

    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      CLOSED

    • Fri, June 26th (next week)

      8:00 am

    • Fri, July 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • 8:00 am

      every week on Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bushwick 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 Bushwick 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 Bushwick that’s open today: St. John's Bread and Life, ST. JOHN'S BREAD & LIFE PROGRAM, The Living Gallery

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Bushwick for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Bushwick, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.