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 Brooklyn.

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 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.

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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckzn731vq771003nzey1fzckei">Met Council - COJO Bensonhurst</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/cl0net3v1000404yovz80wtyy">Center for Family Life</a>

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Brooklyn - Lemontree Directory

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.

Food pantry (groceries)
Blessed Sacrament Church (Bklyn)
2 hours 5 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–11:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, May 1st (next week)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, May 8th (in 2 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
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
36 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
- This Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, May 3rd (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
550 59th Street
Sunset Park, NY 11220
directions
Contact
(718) 630-7171
https://nyulangone.org/locations/family-health-centers-at-nyu-langone/community-based-programs-family-health-centers-at-nyu-langone
Food pantry (groceries)
Health Essential Association
55 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
- Thu, May 2nd (next week)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, June 6th (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
Location
2336 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
directions
Contact
(718) 373-2562
https://healthessential.org/
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 Brooklyn.
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)
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Church of the Holy Spirit
18 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  No requirements
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Fri, May 3rd (next week)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- Sun, May 5th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Fri, May 17th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Friday
- 11:00 am–1:30 pm
  every 2 weeks on Sunday
Location
1712 45th Street
Borough Park, NY 11204
directions
Contact
(929) 466-2871
https://www.ccbq.org/service/food-pantry-network/
Food pantry (groceries)
Met Council- Sephardic Bikur Holim
30 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Kosher food available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, May 1st (next week)
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am–
  every week on Wednesday
Location
425 Kings Highway
Brooklyn, NY 11223
directions
Contact
(718) 787-1100
http://sbhonline.org
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Cornerstone SDA Church
42 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Thu, May 2nd (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 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
Location
138 Pennsylvania Avenue
East New York, NY 11207
directions
Contact
(718) 483-9753
http://csbrooklyn.org/?fbclid=IwAR3HxGkySDoe2AI6SsQ42RmeNwjlfx5JOngVttXA9ydxl_sfjE_hQsAVyz8
Food pantry (groceries)
Met Council - COJO Bensonhurst
31 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Kosher food available
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  May be closed during Jewish holidays
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, April 30th (next week)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- 10:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
8635 21st Avenue
Suite 1B
Bath Beach, NY 11214
directions
Contact
(718) 333-1834
https://www.bencojo.org/programs.htm
Food pantry (groceries)
Center for Family Life
1 hour 3 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
- Today
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This 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
Location
443 39th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
directions
Contact
(718) 438-9500
https://centerforfamilylife.org/community-services/
Food pantry (groceries)
Muslims Giving Back
45 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
- This Saturday
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, May 4th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, May 11th (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
Location
5320 3rd Avenue
Sunset Park, NY 11220
directions
Contact
(347) 435-7115
https://muslimsgivingback.org/
Food pantry (groceries)
Full Effect Gospel Ministries
40 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Wed, May 1st (next week)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
900 New Lots Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
directions
Contact
(718) 927-0476
Effect900.com
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.
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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn that’s open today: Met Council - COJO Bensonhurst, Center for Family Life
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.