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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Health Essential Association

    48 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi


    Info

    • Needs volunteers
    • Client can visit twice a month
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, December 17th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 10:00 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/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    53 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.25 mi


    Info

    • Serving zip codes; 11214, 11204, 11209, 11223.
    • Needs volunteers
    • Zip code restrictions
    • Client can visit once a month
    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, November 24th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, December 1st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1 mi


    Info

    Zip codes served: 11204, 11223, 11228

    • 11-4pm for the first timers.
    • What people need to register for food services: PROOF OF ADDRESS: Utility Bill of any kind, SSI Form. With Your Name on it. PROOF OF ADULTS OR CHILDREN: Benefit Cards, Birth Certificate, etc.
    • You will be asked to explain your financial Situation.
    • The reason for this information will allow us to operate this program more effectively without discrimination. If you don’t have any of the above information or forms please explain your problem to our intake clerk.
    • Best to call before visiting us to ensure we serve your zip code area. 718-373-4565

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am–5:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    • 9:30 am–5:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  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 Bensonhurst.

  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)

    31 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 mi


    Info

    A nonprofit community-support organization dedicated to helping people in need and promoting physical, psychological, social, and financial well-being.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:30 am–11:30 am @ We Create Community

    • Thu, November 26th (in 2 weeks)

      10:30 am–11:30 am @ We Create Community

    • Thu, December 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      10:30 am–11:30 am @ We Create Community

    • 10:30 am–11:30 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    Info

    APNA Community Services provides culturally appropriate food assistance through regular food distribution and a weekly pantry, including fresh produce, pantry staples, and freshly prepared halal meals. It also provides hot meal distribution, home deliveries for senior adults, case management, benefits assistance, domestic-violence support, senior services, job-readiness and career support, legal and tax services, translation/interpretation, and community programs. Services are available regardless of immigration status or documentation.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Halal food available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    74 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.58 mi


    Info

    Parish‑run food pantry operated by Our Lady of Grace Pastoral Ministry that provides bagged groceries to individuals and families in need. The ministry also coordinates a homeless outreach preparing and delivering meals in Coney Island, supported by parish donations and volunteers.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Mon, November 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    36 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.97 mi


    Info

    This pantry provides groceries by appointment. Please register in advance through their website.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, November 25th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, December 2nd (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

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

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.9 mi


    Info

    Masbia of Boro Park provides both ready-to-eat hot meals and weekly raw pantry item pickup. Ready-to-eat hot meals are available daily and do not require documentation or an appointment. Appointments for the food pantry are required and can be scheduled via the Plentiful app. Clients may pick up groceries once every seven days. No ID is required to receive services.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once every 7 days
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Fresh produce
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Today

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      3:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.38 mi


    Info

    Community‑based nonprofit food pantry serving Bensonhurst that provides groceries, regularly distributes fresh produce, and helps community members with SNAP enrollment and access to health and social service resources.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, December 17th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, January 21st (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Community fridge

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers. Flatbush Jewish Center on Church Ave, between E. 5th St and Ocean Pkwy

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Today

      1:00 pm–2:30 pm

    • Sat, November 21st (next week)

      8:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Bensonhurst 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 Bensonhurst 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 Bensonhurst that’s open today: Masbia of Boro Park, Kensington-WT Mutual Aid

  20. Where are you located?

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