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 Brooklyn.

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 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.

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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/met-council-cojo-bensonhurst">Met Council - COJO Bensonhurst</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/isaiah-s-temple-of-mt-hope">Isaiah's Temple of Mt. Hope</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/center-for-family-life">Center for Family Life</a>

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 <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Blessed Sacrament Church (Bklyn)
59 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

Info
Lines starts forming early so recommended to arrive earlier than nine
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, November 12th (next week)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Wed, November 19th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, November 26th (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
Location
198 Euclid Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
directions
Contact
(718) 827-1200
https://blessedsacrament.nyc/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Cornerstone SDA Church
47 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
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Sunday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:30 pm
- Thu, November 13th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 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
Location
138 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207
directions
Contact
https://www.csbk.church/
Food pantry (groceries)
The Table at the Family Support Center at NYU Langone
42 reviews
Unclaimed
20 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
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
  There is a waiting list. People need to be registered to receive food
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- This Friday
  CLOSED
  Registration required
- Fri, November 14th (next week)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Registration required
- Fri, November 21st (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  Registration required
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
550 59th Street
Sunset Park, NY 11220
directions
Contact
(718) 630-7171
https://nyulangone.org/locations/family-health-centers-at-nyu-langone/community-based-programs-family-health-centers-at-nyu-langone
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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 Brooklyn.
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)
Health Essential Association
36 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  ID preferred, but not required
  Client can visit: twice a month
  Closed on major holidays
  Needs volunteers
  Line starts at 10am in the morning
Schedule
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, November 20th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, December 4th (in 4 weeks)
  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
Location
2336 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
directions
Contact
(718) 373-2562
https://healthessential.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Church of the Holy Spirit
47 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
  No requirements
Schedule
- Fri, November 14th (next week)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- Sun, November 16th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
- November 28th is Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Fri, November 28th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
- 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Friday
- 10:00 am
  every 2 weeks on Sunday
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)
Met Council - COJO Bensonhurst
34 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

Info
Serving zip codes; 11214, 11204, 11209, 11223.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Zip code restrictions
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Kosher food available
Schedule
- Open now!
  10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  CLOSED
- Tue, November 18th (in 2 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
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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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Isaiah's Temple of Mt. Hope
44 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- This Thursday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Tue, November 11th (next week)
  CLOSED
- Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
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
4 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, November 18th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Tue, November 25th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1520-30 Herkimer St
New York, NY 11207
directions
Contact
http://www.cccny.net/directory/congregations/DQC3136.htm
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center for Family Life
43 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

Info
Serves residents of the following zip codes: 11220, 11232, 11209, and 11219.
- Requirements
  ID required
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Open now!
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- This Thursday
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm–4:00 pm
- 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
443 39th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
directions
Contact
(718) 438-9500
https://centerforfamilylife.org/community-services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Met Council- Sephardic Bikur Holim
25 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

Info
Only serves Zip code: 11223 Register for call back: https://sbhonline.org/general-referral/ Book Appointment: https://outlook.office365.com/book/CentralizedIntakeBookingPage@sbhonline.org/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true
- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
  Registration required on site
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Kosher food available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Walk-ins accepted
- Wed, November 12th (next week)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Walk-ins accepted
- Wed, November 19th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Walk-ins accepted
- November 26th is Thanksgiving Eve
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, November 26th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am–10:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Walk-ins accepted
- 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
425 Kings Highway
Brooklyn, NY 11223
directions
Contact
(718) 787-1100
http://sbhonline.org
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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.
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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn that’s open today: Met Council - COJO Bensonhurst, Isaiah's Temple of Mt. Hope, Center for Family Life
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 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.