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Food pantry (groceries)

Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Canarsie 1

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30 minutes

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Info

The Jewish Community Council of Canarsie is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency that has served the Southern Brooklyn community for over two decades. Through its emergency food pantry, the agency distributes kosher groceries to food-insecure seniors, low-income residents, families, and recent immigrants in the Canarsie, Georgetown, and Flatlands neighborhoods. Packs of matzos, cases of grape juice, crates of fresh produce, and freshly-packed meat are among the items prepared for distribution. Beyond food distribution, the agency provides comprehensive case management, information and referral for benefits such as food stamps, Medicare, Medicaid, and housing, as well as immigration and citizenship assistance, meals on wheels, nutrition education, transportation, group and individual counseling, translation services, women's support groups, and home visitations for the elderly.

  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Other social services available
    • Fresh produce
    • Kosher food available

Schedule

  • This Wednesday

    9:00 am–11:00 am

  • Wed, October 21st (next week)

    9:00 am–11:00 am

  • Wed, October 28th (in 2 weeks)

    9:00 am–11:00 am

  • 9:00 am–11:00 am

    every week on Wednesday

Map of Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Canarsie 1

Location

1170 Pennsylvania Avenue

Starrett City, NY 11239

directions

Contact

(718) 495-6210

http://www.canarsiejcc.org

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Canarsie 1, October 14th at 9:00 AM in 3 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and any notes–Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Canarsie 1 doesn’t have any requirements, so just arrive during operating hours!

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 Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Canarsie 1 during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Canarsie 1 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, Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Canarsie 1 may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Canarsie 1 open today?

Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Canarsie 1 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. Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Canarsie 1 is located at 1170 Pennsylvania Avenue!

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.