Get free food. Or donate food for others. Or donate money so that others can buy food directly.
To help tackle the chronic problem of food insecurity, a number of free food resources have been operating in Kensington, Windsor Terrace, and points beyond. Before visiting these locations, call to make sure they're not closed for the day or longer or permanently. Some sites require a phone call in advance to register.
In response to the federal government's shutdown and the looming threat of SNAP benefits expiring as of this Saturday, November 1st, New York "Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency and
Initiates New Actions in Response to Trump Administration Cutting Off
Food Assistance to Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers Starting November 1," bringing the total amount of state funds allocated to $106 million.
Free Food Resources
in Kensington and Windsor Terrace
Kensington-Windsor Terrace Mutual Aid
community fridge (perishables)
500 Church Avenue, between E. 5th Street and Ocean
Parkway
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KWT Mutual Aid little free pantry (non-perishables)
E. 4th Street, between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue (near Jaya Yoga)
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People in Need (PIN)
food pantry
766 Coney Island Avenue, between Cortelyou Road and Ditmas Avenue
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Church of the Holy Apostles
little free pantry
612 Greenwood Avenue, between Prospect Avenue and E. 7th Street
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Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church
food pantry
245 Prospect Park West, between Prospect Avenue and Windsor Place
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Brooklyn Islamic Center
halal food pantry
722 Church Avenue, between E. 7th and E. 8th streets
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CHIPS (Community Help in Park Slope)
Kensington Plaza, 118 Beverley Road, between E. 2nd Street and McDonald Avenue
mobile food pantry
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
food pantry
2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 4th and E. 5th streets
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Flatbush Jewish Center
mobile food pantry
327 E. 5th Street, between Church Avenue and Beverley Road
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MASS (Mutual Aid and Scientific Socialism)
hot food and grocery distribution
Kensington Plaza, 118 Beverley Road, between E. 2nd Street and McDonald Avenue
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little free pantry
E. 5th Street, a quarter of a block north of Church Avenue
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Christ Apostolic Church
food pantry
622 Cortelyou Road, between E. 7th Street and Ocean Parkway
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Free Food Resources
outside of
Kensington and Windsor Terrace
B-ShERT: Beth Shalom v’Emeth Reform Temple
community fridge and little free pantry
83 Marlborough Road, corner of Church Avenue
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PAYO (Pakistani American Youth Organization)
food pantry
call to register
1045 Coney Island Avenue, between Foster Avenue and Glenwood Road
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COPO (Council of Peoples Organization)
halal food pantry, mobile halal food pantry, halal Meals-on-Wheels
1277 Coney Island Avenue
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Church of the Holy Spirit
food pantry
1712 45th Street, between 17th Avenue and Dahill Road
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Masbia of Flatbush
hot meals served, food pantry
1372 Coney Island Avenue, between avenues J and K
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Masbia of Boro Park
hot meals served, food pantry (appointment required for pantry distributions)
5402 New Utrecht Avenue, between 54th and 55th streets
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Camp Friendship
food pantry
339 8th Street, between 6th and 5th avenues
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Free food across Brooklyn (little free pantries for non-perishables), community fridges for perishables, food banks (map posted July 20, 2021, and possibly not updated since then)
