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 Ridgewood.

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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/1048">SCO Family of Services/Bethany House</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/527">Hungry Monk</a>, <a href="/directory/resources/ckz2je48o2326913jy3lr3bz54i">Cathedral of Joy Church of God</a>

Where are you located?

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

Find Free Food In RidgewoodLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Food pantry (groceries)
Woodbine Free Farmers Market (In Partnership with Hungry Monk)
25 reviews
Unclaimed
27 minutes
average wait time

0.33 mi
Info
They give out tickets just before 8am and give out the food to the people with tickets at 9:30am
- Requirements
  Get a number/ticket
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Monday
  9:30 am
  Fresh produce
- Next Wednesday
  9:30 am
  Fresh produce
- Mon, May 5th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am
  Fresh produce
- 9:30 am
  every week on Monday, Wednesday
Location
585 Woodward Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 11385
directions
Contact
(914) 309-2243
https://www.woodbine.nyc/mutualaid
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hope for the Future BK
27 reviews
Unclaimed
22 minutes
average wait time

0.54 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, May 28th (next month)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Wed, June 25th (in 2 months)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every month on the last Wednesday
Location
265 Stanhope Street
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
(631) 752-5771
https://hopeforthefuture.com/?page_id=255
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Other material needs, Food pantry (groceries)
Make The Road NY (Brooklyn)
6 reviews
Unclaimed
14 minutes
average wait time

Info
In order to get on the waitlist: please call: 866-365 2724 EXT. 4
- Requirements
  Appointments required
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
- Fri, May 2nd (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
- Fri, May 9th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am
  every week on Friday
Location
301 Grove Street
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
(718) 418-7690
https://maketheroadny.org/
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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 Ridgewood.
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)
SCO Family of Services/Bethany House
29 reviews
Unclaimed
29 minutes
average wait time

0.88 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  ID preferred, but not required
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, May 1st (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Thu, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
164 Suydam St
New York, NY 11221
directions
Contact
(718) 574-6300
https://sco.org/programs/bethany-food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hungry Monk
19 reviews
Unclaimed
24 minutes
average wait time

0.95 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- This Saturday
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Wednesday
  9:00 am
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 9:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Location
68-59 60th Lane
Flushing, NY 11385
directions
Contact
(718) 414-3404
https://www.monkworx.org/hungry-monk-rescue-truck
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St John’s Bread & Life Mobile Kitchen - Maria Hernandez Park
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.62 mi
Info
Maria Hernandez Park, Knickerbocker Ave. (between Starr and Suydam), Bushwick****
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Next Monday
  12:30 pm–1:00 pm
- Mon, May 5th (in 2 weeks)
  12:30 pm–1:00 pm
- Mon, May 12th (in 3 weeks)
  12:30 pm–1:00 pm
- 12:30 pm–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
265 Knickerbocker Avenue
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
(718) 574-0058
https://breadandlife.org/mobile-soup-kitchen/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Collective Focus Resource Hub
16 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.75 mi
Info
We recommend community members arrive at 12pm to collect a ticket and make the line.

They also have community fridges outside at 1046 Broadway Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY 11221 that they stock from food rescues three times a week.

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday food fridge rescues are in the evening depending on dropoff time

Closed for thanksgiving holiday
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  1:00 pm
- Tue, May 6th (in 2 weeks)
  1:00 pm
- Tue, May 13th (in 3 weeks)
  1:00 pm
- 1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
190 Knickerbocker Avenue
Bushwick, NY 11237
directions
Contact
https://collectivefocus.site
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bethany Christian Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 54 minutes
average wait time

0.77 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Thu, May 8th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
- Thu, June 12th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am
- Thu, July 10th (in 3 months)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
Location
42 Porter Avenue
East Williamsburg, NY 11237
directions
Contact
(718) 366-9833
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Cathedral of Joy Church of God
3 reviews
Unclaimed
2 hours
average wait time

1.03 mi
- Requirements
  By appointment. Call or check website (718) 386-8151
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am
  Call in advance for services
- This Saturday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  Breakfast
- Next Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am
  Call in advance for services
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:30 pm
  every week on the 1st Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–10:30 am
  every week on Saturday
Location
43 George Street
Bushwick, NY 11206
directions
Contact
(718) 386-8151
https://access.nyc.gov/location/compassion-house-community-development-corporation/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army, Ridgewood Citadel Corps - Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen
28 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.08 mi
- Requirements
  Registration required
  Important to call if unable to attend scheduled appointment, to reschedule for another date.
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Info
  Needs volunteers
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, May 7th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, May 14th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
69-23 Cypress Hills St
Queens, NY 11385
directions
Contact
(718) 497-4356
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood that’s open today: SCO Family of Services/Bethany House, Hungry Monk, Cathedral of Joy Church of God
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Ridgewood for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.