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Find Free Food In BrooklynLemontree 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.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Blessed Sacrament Church (Bklyn)

    2 hours 3 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, August 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, August 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Blessed Sacrament Church (Bklyn)

    Location

    198 Euclid Avenue

    Brooklyn, NY 11208

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 827-1200

    https://blessedsacrament.nyc/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Table at the Family Support Center at NYU Langone

    34 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • There is a waiting list, so please call in advance!
    • Must have an appoinment before going in to pick up food.
    • Must go through a councelling session.
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Appointments required
      • There is a waiting list. People need to be registered to receive food
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, August 9th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, August 16th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of The Table at the Family Support Center at NYU Langone

    Location

    6025 6th Avenue

    Sunset Park, NY 11220

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Health Essential Association

    42 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers
      • ID preferred, but not required
      • Client can visit: twice a month
      • Closed on major holidays
      • Line starts at 10am in the morning

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 15th (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, September 5th (in 2 months)

      10:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Map of  Health Essential Association

    Location

    2336 86th Street

    Brooklyn, NY 11214

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 373-2562

    https://healthessential.org/

  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 Brooklyn.

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

    Cornerstone SDA Church

    33 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

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

    • Next Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sun, August 4th (in 2 weeks)

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

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

      every week on Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Cornerstone SDA Church

    Location

    138 Pennsylvania Avenue

    East New York, NY 11207

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Church of the Holy Spirit

    14 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • No requirements
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • Fri, August 9th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sun, August 11th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:30 pm

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Friday

    • 11:00 am–1:30 pm

      every 2 weeks on Sunday

    Map of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Church of the Holy Spirit

    Location

    1712 45th Street

    Borough Park, NY 11204

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Met Council- Sephardic Bikur Holim

    26 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Appointments required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • Walk-ins accepted
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, August 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • Walk-ins accepted
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, August 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

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

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Met Council- Sephardic Bikur Holim

    Location

    425 Kings Highway

    Brooklyn, NY 11223

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 787-1100

    http://sbhonline.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Met Council - COJO Bensonhurst

    28 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Kosher food available
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers
      • May be closed during Jewish holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, August 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, August 13th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Met Council - COJO Bensonhurst

    Location

    8635 21st Avenue

    Suite 1B

    Bath Beach, NY 11214

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Center for Family Life

    1 hour 6 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Serves residents of the following zip codes: 11220, 11232, 11209, and 11219.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

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

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

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

      1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday

    Map of Center for Family Life

    Location

    443 39th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11232

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Muslims Giving Back

    48 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Halal food available
    • Info

      • Open on holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, August 3rd (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sat, August 10th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Muslims Giving Back

    Location

    5320 3rd Avenue

    Sunset Park, NY 11220

    directions

    Contact

    (347) 435-7115

    https://muslimsgivingback.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bushwick Mutual Aid / Ayuda Mutua

    18 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    For ( FOOD PANTRY ) Required to fill out assistance form online. Food givien upon availability. To make an appointment, go to https://bushwickayudamutua.com/request/ currently a 4-6 week waitlist

    • Requirements

      • Fill out the form on their website for assistance
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Appointments required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, August 3rd (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am

      • Clothing may be available
    • Sat, August 17th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am

      • Clothing may be available
    • Sat, August 31st (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am

      • Clothing may be available
    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

    Map of Bushwick Mutual Aid / Ayuda Mutua

    Location

    176 Saint Nicholas Avenue

    Bushwick, NY 11237

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn that’s open today: Muslims Giving Back

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Brooklyn for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.