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 Ridgewood.

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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/make-the-road-ny-brooklyn">Make The Road NY (Brooklyn)</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Ridgewood 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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Woodbine Free Farmers Market (In Partnership with Hungry Monk)
29 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.33 mi
Info
They give out tickets just before 8am and give out the food to the people with tickets at 9:30am
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Get a number/ticket
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:30 am
  Fresh produce
- Next Wednesday
  9:30 am
  Fresh produce
- Mon, August 18th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am
  Fresh produce
- 9:30 am
  every week on Monday, Wednesday
Location
585 Woodward Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 11385
directions
Contact
(914) 309-2243
https://www.woodbine.nyc/mutualaid
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Other material needs, Food pantry (groceries)
Make The Road NY (Brooklyn)
16 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

Info
In order to get on the waitlist: please call: 866-365 2724 EXT. 4
- Requirements
  Appointments required
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
- Fri, August 15th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
- Fri, August 22nd (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
301 Grove Street
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
(718) 418-7690
https://maketheroadny.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bethany Christian Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
11 minutes
average wait time

0.77 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Thursday
  10:00 am
- Thu, September 11th (next month)
  10:00 am
- Thu, October 9th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
Location
42 Porter Avenue
East Williamsburg, NY 11237
directions
Contact
(718) 366-9833
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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 Ridgewood.
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)
Hope for the Future BK
31 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.54 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Wed, August 27th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, September 24th (next month)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, October 29th (in 2 months)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every month on the last Wednesday
Location
265 Stanhope Street
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
(631) 752-5771
https://hopeforthefuture.com/?page_id=255
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Cathedral of Joy Church of God
5 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.03 mi
- Requirements
  By appointment. Call or check website (718) 386-8151
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Breakfast
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:30 pm
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am
  Call in advance for services
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:30 pm
  every week on the 1st Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
43 George Street
Bushwick, NY 11206
directions
Contact
(718) 386-8151
https://access.nyc.gov/location/compassion-house-community-development-corporation/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St John’s Bread & Life Mobile Kitchen - Maria Hernandez Park
1 review
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.62 mi
Info
Maria Hernandez Park, Knickerbocker Ave. (between Starr and Suydam), Bushwick****
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  12:30 pm–1:00 pm
- Mon, August 18th (in 2 weeks)
  12:30 pm–1:00 pm
- Mon, August 25th (in 3 weeks)
  12:30 pm–1:00 pm
- 12:30 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
265 Knickerbocker Avenue
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
(718) 574-0058
https://breadandlife.org/mobile-soup-kitchen/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hungry Monk
31 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.95 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Thursday
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Location
68-59 60th Lane
Flushing, NY 11385
directions
Contact
(347) 378-4719
https://www.monkworx.org/hungry-monk-rescue-truck
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Food pantry (groceries)
Collective Focus Resource Hub
21 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.75 mi
Info
We recommend community members arrive at 12pm to collect a ticket and make the line.

They also have community fridges outside at 1046 Broadway Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY 11221 that they stock from food rescues three times a week.

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday food fridge rescues are in the evening depending on dropoff time

Closed for thanksgiving holiday
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
190 Knickerbocker Avenue
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
https://collectivefocus.site
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Food pantry (groceries)
Riseboro Farmers Market At Hope Ballfield
8 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.77 mi
Info
Farmer market from 17 May to 26 November
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produce
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, August 20th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Wed, August 27th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
249 Grove Street
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
(718) 290-1827
https://riseboro.org/program/nutrition/#subsection-farmers_markets
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Food pantry (groceries)
Metro World Child - Bushwick
2 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.13 mi
- Requirements
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on the last week of the month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  No food distribution - marked unavailable
- Sat, August 16th (next week)
  10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  No food distribution - marked unavailable
- Sat, August 23rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:30 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  No food distribution - marked unavailable
- Sat, August 30th (in 3 weeks)
  CLOSED
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  No food distribution - marked unavailable
- 10:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
11 Harman Street
Bushwick, NY 11221
directions
Contact
(718) 453-3352
https://www.metroworldchild.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood that’s open today: Make The Road NY (Brooklyn)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Ridgewood for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.