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Food pantry (groceries)

St. John's Bread and Life

56 reviews

Unclaimed

10 minutes

average wait time

Info

To register, visit St. John’s Bread & Life (in person) Monday through Thursday at 795 Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn from 8:00am – 1:00pm. The pantry is open till 2:00pm but you will want to come earlier to give us time to register you and set you up with a Bread & Life shopping ID card. Bring at least one proof of ID and one proof of address. See below for examples. Examples of Photo ID Driver License/Non-Driver ID Passport Green Card/Work Permit Employee/Student ID Examples of Proof of Address Gas, Electric, Cable, Telephone, or Medical Bill Shelter or other housing program letter Voter Registration Card Lease/ Rent receipt Social Security letter Tax Return Pay Stub Bank StatementArrive early to receive a number. Diapers for the children under 2. Hot meals and help with housing and EBT services may be available.

  • Requirements

    • Bring ID and proof of residence

  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries
    • Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
    • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

Schedule

  • Next Monday

    8:00 am–2:30 pm

  • Next Tuesday

    8:00 am–2:30 pm

  • Next Wednesday

    8:00 am–2:30 pm

  • Next Thursday

    8:00 am–2:30 pm

  • 8:00 am–2:30 pm

    every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Map of St. John's Bread and Life

Location

795 Lexington Avenue

NA

Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY 11221

directions

Contact

(718) 574-0058

www.breadandlife.org

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting St. John's Bread and Life, December 22nd at 8:00 AM in 3 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–St. John's Bread and Life requires: Bring ID and proof of residence.

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?

Every location is different! Some accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. St. John's Bread and Life does not require an appointment or pre-registration, but please review all details on the resource to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like St. John's Bread and Life 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, St. John's Bread and Life may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is St. John's Bread and Life open today?

St. John's Bread and Life 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. St. John's Bread and Life is located at 795 Lexington Avenue!