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.

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 Ridgewood.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Ridgewood 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.

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.

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 Ridgewood 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.

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 Ridgewood that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clddssdp60000kt0fvysl6xs7">Collective Focus Resource Hub</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/527">La Jornada - Hungry Monk</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Ridgewood for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Ridgewood - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In RidgewoodLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.

Food pantry (groceries)
Woodbine Free Farmers Market (In Partnership with Hungry Monk)
21 minutes
average wait time

0.33 mi
Info
They give out tickets just before 8am and give out the food to the people with tickets at 9:30am
- Requirements
  Get a number/ticket
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:30 am
  Fresh produce
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Wednesday
  9:30 am
  Fresh produce
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am
  Fresh produce
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:30 am–
  every week on Wednesday, Monday
Location
585 Woodward Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 11385
directions
Contact
(914) 309-2243
https://www.woodbine.nyc/mutualaid
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Meal delivery
North Brooklyn Angels - Mobile Soup Kitchen (Nicholas Ave.)
10 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
A meal is served through our partners at Iglesia de la Santa Cruz + Bushwick Abbey.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- Open now!
  Meal delivery: All Day
  Call in advance for services
  Meal delivery available for seniors
- Next Sunday
  Meal delivery: All Day
  Call in advance for services
  Meal delivery available for seniors
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Meal delivery: All Day
  every week on Wednesday, Friday, Monday
Location
176 Saint Nicholas Avenue
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
https://www.northbrooklynangels.org/meals/
Other, Food pantry (groceries)
Bushwick Mutual Aid / Ayuda Mutua
27 minutes
average wait time

Info
Bushwick Ayuda Mutua is a network of neighbors supporting our neighbors here in Bushwick.
Required to fill out assistance form online. Food givien upon availability. https://bushwickayudamutua.com/request/
- Requirements
  ID required
  Fill out the form on their website for assistance
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Schedule
- Next Friday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
- Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
- Fri, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–
  every week on Friday
Location
218 Wyckoff Avenue
New York, New York 11237
directions
Contact
(929) 277-9016
https://bushwickayudamutua.com/
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.
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 Ridgewood.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Collective Focus Resource Hub
10 minutes
average wait time

0.75 mi
Info
They also have community fridges outside that they stock from food rescues three times a week.

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday food fridge rescues are in the evening depending on dropoff time

Closed for thanksgiving holiday
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  1:00 pm–2:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, May 4th (next week)
  1:00 pm–2:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–2:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 1:00 pm–2:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
190 Knickerbocker Avenue
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
https://collectivefocus.site
Food pantry (groceries)
La Jornada - Hungry Monk
28 minutes
average wait time

0.95 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, May 4th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
68-59 60th Lane
Flushing, NY 11385
directions
Contact
(516) 564-3731
https://www.monkworx.org/hungry-monk-rescue-truck
Food pantry (groceries)
SCO Family of Services/Bethany House
8 hours 19 minutes
average wait time

0.88 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  ID preferred, but not required
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
164 Suydam St
New York, NY 11221
directions
Contact
(718) 574-6300
https://sco.org/programs/bethany-food-pantry/
Food pantry (groceries)
Hope for the Future BK
1 hour 9 minutes
average wait time

0.54 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Wed, May 29th (next month)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, June 26th (in 2 months)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, July 31st (next quarter)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every month on the last Wednesday
Location
265 Stanhope Street
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
(631) 752-5771
https://hopeforthefuture.com/?page_id=255
Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army, Ridgewood Citadel Corps - Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
28 minutes
average wait time

1.08 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Important to call if unable to attend scheduled appointment, to reschedule for another date.
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Info
  Needs volunteers
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
69-23 Cypress Hills St
Queens, NY 11385
directions
Contact
(718) 497-4356
Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs
The Legacy Center
49 minutes
average wait time

1.23 mi
Info
The clients are served by last names every other week. Example:

Oct 5th - Nov 2nd Clients with last names starting with N-Z.

Oct 26th - Nov 16th Clients with last names starting with A-M.

Please disregard any appointment sent to you when it is not your scheduled day

the last time get on line is 11:45 am

No appointments on 16th, 23rd and 30th Nov ..
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Last name: N-Z
- Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  Other material needs: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Last name: A-M
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
- Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)
  Other material needs: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
  Last name: N-Z
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- Other material needs: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- Other material needs: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
71-02 Cypress Hills Street
Glendale, NY 11385
directions
Contact
(718) 456-4852
www.tlcnyc.org
Food pantry (groceries)
Queens - Ridgewood SDA Church
no ratings yet

0.46 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Thu, May 23rd (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sun, June 23rd (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, July 23rd (in 3 months)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every month on the 23rd
Location
19-25 Gates Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 11385
directions
Contact
(718) 497-2833
https://ridgewoodny.adventistchurch.org/contact
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Ridgewood 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.
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.
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 Ridgewood do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 Ridgewood that’s open today: Collective Focus Resource Hub, La Jornada - Hungry Monk
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Ridgewood for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.