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

    Cornerstone SDA Church

    66 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    On Sundays, we offer ready-to-eat meals, and on Thursdays, we distribute non-perishable pantry items. Both programs are held at the side entrance on Liberty Ave.

    When you arrive, please join the line, have your ID ready, and follow the guidance of our volunteers.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm

    • This Thursday

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

    • Sun, May 24th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 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

    Map of Cornerstone SDA Church

    Location

    138 Pennsylvania Avenue

    Brooklyn, NY 11207

    directions

    Contact

    https://www.csbk.church/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Blessed Sacrament Church (Bklyn)

    71 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour

    average wait time

    Info

    The church‑run food pantry provides emergency groceries to residents of Cypress Hills and East New York, offering a welcoming place where community members can receive fresh produce and staple foods without an appointment.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    • Wed, May 27th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

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

    • Wed, June 3rd (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

    Map of Blessed Sacrament Church (Bklyn)

    Location

    198 Euclid Avenue

    Brooklyn, NY 11208

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 827-1200

    https://blessedsacrament-stsylvester.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Table at the Family Support Center at NYU Langone

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    • There is a waiting list, so please call in advance!- 7186307186
    • Must have an appoinment before going in to pick up food.
    • Must go through a councelling session.
    • Currently have limited food supply

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required

    • Fri, May 29th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required

    • Fri, June 5th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of The Table at the Family Support Center at NYU Langone

    Location

    550 59th Street

    Sunset Park, NY 11220

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 630-7171

    https://nyulangone.org/care-services/family-health-centers-at-nyu-langone/community-based-programs-family-health-centers-at-nyu-langone/family-strengthening-services-at-family-health-centers-at-nyu-langone

  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 Brooklyn.

  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)

    Health Essential Association

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    • Needs volunteers
    • Client can visit twice a month

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, June 4th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, June 18th (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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    Isaiah's Temple of Mt. Hope

    45 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Isaiah's Temple of Mt. Hope

    Location

    862 Glenmore Avenue

    East New York, NY 11208

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 850-1499
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Calvary UFW Baptist Church – Soup Kitchen

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    Church‑run community meal program serving ready‑to‑eat meals to anyone in need on a walk‑in, first‑come basis; meals are served until supplies run out. The church also operates a separate weekly food pantry.

    • Requirements

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

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Wed, May 27th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Wed, June 3rd (in 3 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Calvary UFW Baptist Church – Soup Kitchen

    Location

    1520-30 Herkimer St

    Brooklyn, NY 11207

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 498-3767

    http://www.brooklynchurches.org/directory/congregations/DQC1868.htm

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Bensonhurst Council of Jewish Organizations

    43 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    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

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, May 26th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, June 2nd (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

    Map of Bensonhurst Council of Jewish Organizations

    Location

    8635 21st Avenue

    Suite 1B

    Bath Beach, NY 11214

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 333-1834

    https://www.bencojo.org/programs.htm

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Church of the Holy Spirit

    52 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am

    • Fri, May 29th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sun, May 31st (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Friday

    • 10:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Sunday

    Map of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Church of the Holy Spirit

    Location

    1712 45th Street

    Borough Park, NY 11204

    directions

    Contact

    (929) 466-2871

    https://www.ccbq.org/service/food-pantry-network/

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    St. John's Better Life

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    St. John’s Bread & Life’s Mobile Soup Kitchen brings a food truck to St. Gabriel Church in East New York to serve free grab‑and‑go hot meals and provide on‑site outreach with referrals to housing, health, benefits, and other social services.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Other: 8:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Other: 8:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Other: 8:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of St. John's Better Life

    Location

    795 Lexington Avenue

    Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY 11221

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 574-0058

    https://www.breadandlife.org/our-services/food-services/mobile-soup-kitchen/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Brooklyn Meal Share

    16 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    Info

    Community nonprofit program providing hot halal meals several days per week and a weekly Saturday pantry distribution with fresh produce and shelf-stable items; open to all and volunteer-supported.

    • Requirements

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

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

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

    Map of Brooklyn Meal Share

    Location

    1323 Foster Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11230

    directions

    Contact

    (929) 307-7511

    https://brooklynemerge.org

  15. 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.

  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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn that’s open today: Cornerstone SDA Church, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Church of the Holy Spirit, Brooklyn Meal Share

  20. 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 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.