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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Met Council - Hebrew Education Society

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.94 mi


    Info

    To access the food pantry, register and order online through Met Council Marketplace (market.metcouncil.org). Once registered, log in to order items and choose a pick-up time during pantry hours. For members who are homebound or disabled, DoorDash delivery of food pantry orders is available. Pantry visits are limited to once per month, and clients must adhere to their scheduled appointment time for pickup. Please understand that no boxes will be held past your appointment date.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 9:30 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Met Council - Hebrew Education Society

    Location

    9502 Seaview Avenue

    Canarsie, NY 11236

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 251-3700

    https://www.thehes.org/food-pantry/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.81 mi


    Info

    closed on holidays

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once every 2 weeks
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    0.56 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 9th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 16th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Saturday

  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 Canarsie.

  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)

    6 reviews

    Claimed

    1 hour 53 minutes

    average wait time

    0.41 mi


    Info

    BCAN currently has three pantry sites between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Feel free to check out all they other events and programs BCAN has to offer.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, June 6th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (in 3 months)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    Info

    Church-based community hub in Brownsville that partners with One Brooklyn Health and community organizations to host free grocery distributions for local residents. The church’s Hope Center Development Corporation runs a community food program (food pantry and soup kitchen) and connects neighbors with additional social supports; OBH pop-up events at this site have included fresh foods and health services.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, May 8th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, June 12th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, July 10th (in 3 months)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.1 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi


    Info

    Only serves Brooklyn. NY State ID required.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–1:00 am

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–1:00 am

    • Thu, May 14th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 am

    • 10:00 am–1:00 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.7 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (next week)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.03 mi


    Info

    Closed during the winter and will be back open in the spring time

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, May 8th (next week)

      1:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, May 15th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm

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

      every week on Friday

  14. Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi


    Info

    Only serving Brooklyn Residents

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Canarsie 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 Canarsie 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 Canarsie that’s open today: Bay View Houses Resident Association

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Canarsie 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 Canarsie 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 Canarsie, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.