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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Gowanus Houses Community Center

    5 reviews

    Claimed

    average user rating

    0.42 mi


    Info

    Distribution is outside of Gowanus Houses Community Center

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      1:00 pm

    • Thu, August 27th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm

    • Thu, September 10th (next month)

      1:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Thursday

    Map of Gowanus Houses Community Center

    Location

    420 Baltic Street

    Gowanus, NY 11217

    directions

    Contact

    (347) 546-1832
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.53 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, August 30th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Contact

    https://www.facebook.com/MICP-611023662432455/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.47 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, August 18th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Tue, August 25th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

  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 Carroll Gardens.

  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)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi


    Info

    Church‑run community food pantry inside the Red Hook Neighborhood School that provides shelf‑stable groceries and a weekly fresh‑produce distribution to anyone in need. Entrance and parking are accessed from the Nelson Street side of the building.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.39 mi


    Info

    Brooklyn New School-PS 146 is a New York City Department of Education public elementary school in Carroll Gardens that serves as a USDA Summer Food Service Program site during summer recess. Through the NYC Public Schools Free Summer Meals initiative, the school cafeteria provides free breakfast and lunch to any child or adolescent eighteen years old and younger. No identification, application, registration, or documentation of any kind is required, and meals are offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The site welcomes neighborhood children during the program season, not only those enrolled in the school.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:15 am

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:15 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:15 am

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:15 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:15 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.53 mi


    Info

    Church‑run food pantry distributing groceries to the community on Sundays.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      12:30 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      12:30 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sun, August 30th (in 3 weeks)

      12:30 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:30 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

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

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    Info

    CHiPS operates an on‑site and mobile food pantry providing take‑home grocery items, including client‑choice selections of fruits and vegetables. The pantry also offers toiletries on request while supplies last and runs daily community meals at its headquarters. The organization additionally provides housing and support services for young mothers through its Frances Residence.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.49 mi


    Info

    Marc Mills (718) 707-4383 6/29/2026 10:00:00 AM 9/4/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:30 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:30 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Contact

    (718) 707-4383(Mon–Fri 11am–3pm)

    https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/summer-meals

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    Info

    CHiPS (Community Help in Park Slope) has been fighting hunger and homelessness in Brooklyn since 1971. The organization also operates the Frances Residence, a transitional shelter for prenatal and postpartum women and their infants, and runs a food rescue program that recovers surplus food from local businesses that would otherwise be discarded. Clients must provide their name and ZIP code. For information on holiday closures, please check their website: chipsonline.org.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Today

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.22 mi


    Info

    Free ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch are served on site through the New York City Department of Education's Free Summer Meals Program, which operates at hundreds of public schools, parks, pools, libraries, and food trucks citywide. The site is open to all neighborhood children and teens ages 18 and younger — not just students of the host school — with no sign-up, paperwork, identification, or income verification required.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–9:15 am

    • Today

      11:00 am–1:15 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–9:15 am

    • 8:00 am–9:15 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 11:00 am–1:15 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Contact

    (718) 707-4383(Mon 8am–9am, Mon 11am–1pm, Tue 8am–9am, Tue 11am–1pm, Wed 8am–9am, Wed 11am–1pm, Thu 8am–9am, Thu 11am–1pm, Fri 8am–9am, Fri 11am–1pm)

    https://www.ps32.org/

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Carroll Gardens 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 Carroll Gardens 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 Carroll Gardens that’s open today: Redemption Church Food Pantry, Brooklyn New School-PS 146, Community Help in Park Slope, Inc. (CHiPS), Douglass and DeGraw Pool, Community Help in Park Slope (CHiPS), P.S. 032 Samuel Mills Sprole

  20. Where are you located?

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