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Food pantry (groceries)

Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities NYS

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A veteran-led nonprofit that operates a monthly community food pantry out of a New York City public school, in partnership with the Food Bank for New York City. Born from the founder's experience transitioning from active duty, the organization pools resources with other veteran groups to fight hunger, homelessness, and other challenges facing veterans, their families, and the wider neighborhood. The pantry has served over 20,000 unique people since launching in 2021 and welcomes veterans and non-veterans alike from across the community.

  • Requirements

    • Must bring own bags/cart

  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Fresh produce

Schedule

  • Sat, November 28th (in 3 weeks)

    Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm @ P.S. 178 (Saint Clair McKelway School)

  • Sat, December 26th (next month)

    Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm @ P.S. 178 (Saint Clair McKelway School)

  • Sat, January 30th (in 2 months)

    Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm @ P.S. 178 (Saint Clair McKelway School)

  • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–2:00 pm

    every month on the last Saturday

Map of Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities NYS

Location

2163 Dean Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233

directions

Contact

(929) 557-0530

https://www.vetbk.org

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities NYS, November 28th at 10:00 AM in 3 weeks. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities NYS requires: Must bring own bags/cart.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

No appointment needed! Just show up to Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities NYS during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities NYS offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities NYS may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities NYS open today?

Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities NYS is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. Foundation for Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Communities NYS is located at 2163 Dean Street!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits 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.

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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.