Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
0.55 mi
The food pantry operates on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This resource provides groceries to those in need.
Today
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, August 8th (next week)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, August 15th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–11:00 am
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.44 mi
Church‑run community services ministry providing a neighborhood food pantry that distributes free groceries to individuals and families in need, typically twice per month.
Tomorrow
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Sun, August 16th (in 3 weeks)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Sun, September 6th (next month)
11:00 am–2:00 pm
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 1st Sunday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every month on the 3rd Sunday
Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
0.54 mi
Schedule an appointment through Plentiful app. Can visit once every two weeks.
Next Thursday
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, August 13th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Thu, August 20th (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–12:00 pm
10:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Contact
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.
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 Prospect Heights.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.47 mi
PS 316 Elijah Stroud hosts a Free Summer Meals site through the New York City Department of Education's summer food program. During the summer, anyone eighteen years old or younger can stop by to receive a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost. No ID, paperwork, or sign-up is needed to participate. The site is operated by the DOE's Office of Food and Nutrition Services and provides ready-to-eat meals in a welcoming congregate setting for local children and teens.
Next Monday
8:00 am–9:15 am
Next Monday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
Next Tuesday
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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.7 mi
The Bedford branch of the Brooklyn Public Library hosts a free summer lunch program in partnership with the New York City Department of Education. After picking up a meal, young guests are invited to stay for free library activities, creating a welcoming indoor space to eat, read, and connect with the community during the summer. The program is open to anyone, with no sign-up, ID, or paperwork required.
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.73 mi
Free breakfast and lunch meals for children and teens 18 and younger through the NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Program. Hosted at PS 241 Emma L Johnston, a Crown Heights community school that opens its cafeteria during the summer so neighborhood kids can receive a hot, nutritious meal at no cost. No paperwork, ID, or sign up required. Just walk in.
Next Monday
8:00 am–9:15 am
Next Monday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
Next Tuesday
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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
no ratings yet
0.44 mi
A New York City Department of Education Summer Meals location hosted at Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School. The program provides free breakfast and lunch to children and teens eighteen years old and younger, with no ID, registration, or paperwork needed, as part of the citywide initiative to keep kids fed when school is out.
Next Monday
8:00 am–8:30 am
Next Monday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–8:30 am
8:00 am–8:30 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
10 minutes
average wait time
0.58 mi
The Hanson Place SDA Church runs a community services program that provides free groceries through a weekly food pantry held in the church parking lot and a soup kitchen serving prepared meals. Anyone can receive assistance without needing ID or registration, but must bring their own bag or cart. The pantry also offers fresh produce and connects clients to additional social services.
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Wed, August 12th (in 2 weeks)
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
0.56 mi
Wed, August 12th (in 2 weeks)
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Wed, August 26th (in 4 weeks)
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Wed, September 9th (next month)
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
every 2 weeks on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
5 minutes
average wait time
0.52 mi
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Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.
Mon, August 10th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am
Mon, September 14th (next month)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am
Mon, October 12th (in 2 months)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am
every month on the 2nd Monday
Every location is different! Some places in Prospect Heights 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.
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.
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 Prospect Heights do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
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 Prospect Heights that’s open today: Brooklyn Adult & Teen Challenge Food Pantry
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Prospect Heights for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Prospect Heights 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.