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    Food pantry (groceries)

    World Restoration Center @ Southern Baptist Church

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.42 mi


    Info

    World Restoration Center runs a community food pantry hosted by Southern Baptist Church in East New York. Volunteers provide free groceries to people in need. Service is first come, first served until supplies run out. All are welcome and there is no appointment required.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

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

    • Tue, August 18th (in 2 weeks)

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

    • Tue, August 25th (in 3 weeks)

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

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

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of World Restoration Center @ Southern Baptist Church

    Location

    820 Stanley Avenue

    Brooklyn, NY 11207

    directions

    Contact

    (516) 385-5936

    https://worldrestorationcenter.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    0.25 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, August 27th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Thu, September 10th (next month)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.15 mi


    Info

    Community food distribution operated by MUNA Social Services (NEFAP) and hosted at New Lots Islamic Center, providing free groceries to local residents.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      3:00 pm

    • Fri, August 28th (in 3 weeks)

      3:00 pm

    • Fri, September 11th (next month)

      3:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 3:00 pm

      every month on the 4th 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 East New York.

  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)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.51 mi


    Info

    Van Siclen Community Middle School serves as a free Summer Meals site operated by the New York City Department of Education's Office of Food and Nutrition Services. The program provides free breakfast and lunch on weekdays to any child or teen eighteen years old and younger, with no registration, paperwork, identification, or proof of income required. The site is open to walk-ins from the surrounding East New York community during posted meal hours and is run by the school's food-service staff in partnership with the citywide program.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–9:15 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:15 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:15 am

    • 8:00 am–9:15 am

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

    • 11:00 am–1:15 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    Info

    Clients do not need identification, but a sign-in sheet is used. They typically offer dry goods, canned foods, yogurt, milk, tortillas, and cake.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, August 17th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Mon, August 24th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Monday

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

    48 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.21 mi


    Info

    New Hope Family Worship Center operates a food pantry providing groceries and a soup kitchen offering ready-to-eat meals. The center also provides other social services and may have clothing available. Need proof of address and state ID with address

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:30 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.35 mi


    Info

    Hope Empowerment is a community food pantry program run by the Hope Empowerment and Development Zone, Inc. (HEADZ), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit serving East New York. The pantry provides groceries, including fresh produce, to local residents and is part of the organization's broader mission to help underserved families close the wealth gap, increase self-reliance, and access educational and social support services, including mental health counseling, community baby showers, and Thanksgiving meal outreach.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.32 mi


    Info

    Check the the Facebook page for updates (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556164688129)

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Thu, August 20th (in 2 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, September 3rd (in 4 weeks)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, September 17th (next month)

      11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 11:30 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.47 mi


    Info

    The New York City Public Schools Free Summer Meals Program operates this site through the USDA Summer Food Service Program, serving free breakfast and lunch to children and teens ages 18 and younger. Meals are eaten on-site in a congregate setting and any young person in the community may receive meals with no registration, identification, or documentation required. The site is hosted at James P. Sinnott Magnet School for Health and Health Careers, a public middle school in East New York, Brooklyn.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–9:15 am

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–1:15 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:15 am

    • 8:00 am–9:15 am

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

    • 11:00 am–1:15 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    44 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.26 mi


    Info

    Advised to arrive early; may have long lines. Please note that distribution may sometimes experience delays; consider checking their website (Effect900.com) or social media for real-time updates.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Wed, August 19th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Wed, August 26th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East New York 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 East New York 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 East New York that’s open today: New Hope Family Worship Center - Food Pantry, Hope Empowerment

  20. Where are you located?

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