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    Food pantry (groceries)

    APNA Brooklyn Community Center (Neptune Ave)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.2 mi


    Info

    Community food pantry providing culturally appropriate groceries and hot prepared meals. Home-delivered groceries are available for seniors and homebound individuals. A mobile food pantry serves underserved neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn. Special holiday food packages are distributed during Ramadan, Thanksgiving, and winter holidays, and emergency distributions are provided during crises or severe weather. No documentation or proof of income is needed, and all services are available regardless of immigration status.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      2:00 pm

    • Wed, September 30th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm

    • Wed, October 7th (in 3 weeks)

      2:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of APNA Brooklyn Community Center (Neptune Ave)

    Location

    236 Neptune Avenue

    Brighton Beach, NY 11235

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 513-4700

    https://apnaservices.org/programs/food-distribution/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Fri, September 25th (next week)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • Fri, October 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      1:30 pm–2:30 pm

    • 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Community fridge

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers. Flatbush Jewish Center on Church Ave, between E. 5th St and Ocean Pkwy

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Sat, September 26th (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

      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 Gravesend.

  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)

    87 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.72 mi


    Info

    Salt and Sea Mission Church, Inc. distributes groceries to community members. Tickets are distributed starting at 10:00 am, and clients are advised to arrive early. New clients are asked to come at 10:00 am. A working cell phone is required for first-time registration. Toiletries may also be available. Ready-to-eat meals may be offered on weekends.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit 3 times a week
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Sunday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    Info

    You need to register. The line starts at 9 AM. Food distribution happens every 4th Friday of the month. Please bring an ID.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, September 25th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, October 23rd (next month)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, November 27th (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 mi


    Info

    ICNA Relief’s Brighton Beach Food Pantry provides free, client‑choice halal groceries with an emphasis on fresh produce and essential household items for anyone in need.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Mon, September 28th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Mon, October 5th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    35 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 mi


    Info

    This pantry provides groceries by appointment. Please register in advance through their website.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, September 30th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, October 7th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.43 mi


    Info

    A large, 100% kosher, client‑choice pantry operated by Shorefront JCC where households place digital orders for monthly distributions; serves immigrants, seniors, and low‑income residents, and connects clients with additional social services.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–3:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    47 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    Info

    • Needs volunteers
    • Client can visit twice a month
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, October 1st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, October 15th (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, November 5th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.43 mi


    Info

    APNA Community Services provides culturally appropriate food assistance through regular food distribution and a weekly pantry, including fresh produce, pantry staples, and freshly prepared halal meals. It also provides hot meal distribution, home deliveries for senior adults, case management, benefits assistance, domestic-violence support, senior services, job-readiness and career support, legal and tax services, translation/interpretation, and community programs. Services are available regardless of immigration status or documentation.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Halal food available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, September 30th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, October 7th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Gravesend 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 Gravesend 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 Gravesend that’s open today: PAYO MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

  20. Where are you located?

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