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 Gowanus.

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 Gowanus 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 Gowanus 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 Gowanus that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/913">Community Help in Park Slope, Inc. (CHiPS)</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Gowanus 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.

Free Food in Gowanus - Lemontree Directory

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Community Help in Park Slope, Inc. (CHiPS)
22 reviews
Unclaimed
34 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Open now!
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Breakfast
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  Lunch
- Food pantry (groceries): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
200 4th Avenue
Gowanus, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(718) 237-2962
http://chipsonline.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
NEXT STEP COMMUNITY CHURCH
8 reviews
Unclaimed
31 minutes
average wait time

0.67 mi
Info
-https://www.facebook.com/NEXTSTEPCC.ORG/
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Client choice pantry
  Diapers available (must bring birth certificate)
Schedule
- Next Monday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 5th Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:00 am
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Location
360 Schermerhorn Street
Boerum Hill, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(718) 875-1858
https://nextstepcc.org/what-we-do/#pantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
Gowanus Houses Community Center
1 review
Claimed
no ratings yet

0.25 mi
Info
Distribution is outside of Gowanus Houses Community Center
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produce
Schedule
- Thu, January 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm
- Thu, January 16th (in 4 weeks)
  1:00 pm
- Thu, January 30th (next month)
  1:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Thursday
Location
420 Baltic Street
Gowanus, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(347) 546-1832
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 Gowanus.
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)
Camp Friendship Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
42 minutes
average wait time

0.71 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 11th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
339 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
directions
Contact
(718) 965-3695
https://www.campfriendshipbrooklyn.org/
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Community fridge, Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Hanson Place SDA Community Services
7 reviews
Unclaimed
24 minutes
average wait time

Info
All distributions are at Hanson Place Church 88 Hanson Place - Parking Lot
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Bring ID and proof of residence
  Registration required on site
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
88 Hanson Place
Fort Greene, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(718) 789-6859
https://www.hansonplace.org/ministries/community-services
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Food pantry (groceries)
Movement of Pentecostal Christian Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.82 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
- Info
  Needs volunteers
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun, December 29th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun, January 5th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
90 Summit Street
Columbia Street Waterfront District, NY 11231
directions
Contact
(347) 219-0947
https://www.facebook.com/MICP-611023662432455/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Redemption Church Food Pantry
6 reviews
Unclaimed
43 minutes
average wait time

0.89 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/RedemptionRedHook/
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- 9:30 am
  every week on Thursday
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday
Location
27 Huntington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
directions
Contact
(347) 526-2697
www.RedemptionRedHook.com
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Food pantry (groceries)
CHIPS Mobile Pantry @ Gowanus NYCHA Houses
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.4 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Open to all
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  CLOSED
- Tue, December 31st (in 2 weeks)
  CLOSED
- Tue, January 7th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Tuesday
Location
175 Hoyt Street
Boerum Hill, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(718) 237-2962
https://chipsonline.org/pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Helping Hands Food Pantry (St. Augustine Church)
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.63 mi
Info
Quantity of food depends on registered household size.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Offers fresh produce upon availability
Schedule
- Next Saturday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 4th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 11th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
47 Sterling Pl
New York, NY 11217
directions
Contact
(347) 637-0304
https://staugustineparkslope.org/outreach/helping-hands-food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Department of Probation, Brooklyn
14 reviews
Unclaimed
56 minutes
average wait time

0.93 mi
Info
Neon Nutrition Kitchen food pantry is located at 345 adams street 6th floor
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Wednesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Friday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
345 Adams St
New York, NY 11201
directions
Contact
(718) 488-3640
https://www.nyc.gov/site/neon/programs/nutrition-kitchen.page
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Gowanus 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 Gowanus 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 Gowanus that’s open today: Community Help in Park Slope, Inc. (CHiPS)
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Gowanus for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.