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Food pantry (groceries)

Vinegar Hill Food Pantry

8 reviews

Unclaimed

10 minutes

average wait time


Info

A grassroots, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) food pantry founded in 2020 by Jennifer Macksoud during the pandemic, serving 175+ families weekly in Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn. Provides barrier-free food access with no eligibility requirements — neighbors simply show up and receive a numbered ticket. Also maintains the Little Red Food Box, a 24/7 self-service outdoor pantry at the Vinegar Hill Community Garden offering free food and essentials for immediate, anonymous access at any time. Funded by Community Food Connection (NYC HRA) grants, private donations, and monthly food shipments from The Campaign Against Hunger.

  • Requirements

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

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Next Tuesday

    12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Fresh produce
    • Delivery may be available
  • Tue, June 23rd (in 2 weeks)

    12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Fresh produce
    • Delivery may be available
  • Tue, June 30th (in 3 weeks)

    12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Fresh produce
    • Delivery may be available
  • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    every week on Tuesday

Map of Vinegar Hill Food Pantry

Location

228 York Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201

directions

Contact

(908) 403-5755

https://www.vhfp.org/

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Vinegar Hill Food Pantry, June 16th at 12:00 PM next week. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Vinegar Hill Food Pantry requires: First come, first serve: open until food runs out.

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 Vinegar Hill Food Pantry during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Vinegar Hill Food Pantry 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, Vinegar Hill Food Pantry may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Vinegar Hill Food Pantry open today?

Vinegar Hill Food Pantry 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. Vinegar Hill Food Pantry is located at 228 York 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.