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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Holding Hands Ministries

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 hours

    average wait time

    0.51 mi


    Info

    Holding Hands Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit founded in 2008 on the streets of Coney Island by Joel Matos and his family. Through partnerships with City Harvest and the Food Bank of New York, the organization operates a weekly food pantry providing groceries to community members in need. Beyond food assistance, they offer support with shelter, spiritual development, employment, moral enrichment, and transitional services. The ministry is committed to compassionately serving the community through acts of service and referrals.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      4:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, July 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Fri, July 10th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Holding Hands Ministries

    Location

    2828 Neptune Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11224

    directions

    Contact

    (347) 400-5314

    https://www.hhmonline.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    61 reviews

    Unclaimed

    27 minutes

    average wait time

    0.17 mi


    Info

    Parish-hosted food pantry operated by Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens that provides free groceries to individuals and families in need in Bay Ridge.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      1:30 pm–3:00 pm

    • Wed, July 1st (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 1:30 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.12 mi


    Info

    Neighborhood food pantry operated by The Salvation Army’s Brooklyn Sunset Park Corps Community Center, providing free groceries to local residents. The corps also serves a weekday community meal and offers additional social services through the center.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, July 2nd (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, July 9th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  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 Bay Ridge.

  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), Other

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.22 mi


    Info

    This food pantry requires pre-registration. Once registered, clients receive an appointment for food pickup. The pantry contacts clients the day before their appointment to confirm and provide a specific pickup time. This system is in place to prevent long waiting times.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Other: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Other: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Other: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Other: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.29 mi


    Info

    Comprehensive social services center and state‑of‑the‑art, choice‑based kosher food pantry where clients order online and pick up at scheduled times; also provides SNAP/Medicaid and health insurance assistance, career training and employment services, legal assistance, safety net and emergency financial help, senior and Holocaust survivor services, and support for families experiencing violence.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      12:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      12:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      12:30 pm–4:30 pm

    • 12:30 pm–4:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 mi


    Info

    Outdoor, farmers’ market‑style distribution operated by City Harvest at its Food Rescue Center in Sunset Park, providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to local residents. City Harvest often offers on‑site nutrition education cooking demonstrations and resources from community partners.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Fri, July 10th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, July 25th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.18 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    54 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    Info

    • There is a waiting list, so please call in advance! 718-630-7186
    • Must have an appoinment before going in to pick up food.
    • Must go through a counseling session.
    • Currently have limited food supply
    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Call in advance for services
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Fri, July 3rd (in 2 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • Fri, July 10th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.76 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 1st (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.03 mi


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 27th (next week)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, July 11th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (next month)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bay Ridge 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 Bay Ridge 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Bay Ridge to see if any are 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 in Bay Ridge.

  20. Where are you located?

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