How many free food pantries are there in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York?

Feed America's directory lists 21 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Bedford-Stuyvesant open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Bedford-Stuyvesant?

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One Love Community Fridge - Gates Avenue

community fridge

477 Gates Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY 11216

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Open 24/7 outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

Offers: Community fridge, Free

Mon	00:00–23:59
Tue	00:00–23:59
Wed	00:00–23:59
Thu	00:00–23:59
Fri	00:00–23:59
Sat	00:00–23:59
Sun	00:00–23:59

Mon	Closed
Tue	17:00–19:00
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	15:00–17:00
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Food Pantries in Bedford-Stuyvesant, NY

One Love Community Fridge - Gates Avenue

One Love Community Fridge @ Cafe Botani

One Love Community Fridge @ Little Grenjai

One Love Community Fridge By Sincerely Tommy

ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bethel Community Outreach - Tompkins Avenue

Bushwick City Farms

Early Yves Corner of Patchen and Macon

F.O.O.D. Foundation Baltic Street Wellness Solutions

OSSE 36TH DISTRICT OF NEW YORK Office

One Brooklyn Health @ ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH

Pulaski Family Residence Food Pantry

Refuge Church of God

Restoration Plaza

St. John the Baptist Parish – Social Service Program

St. Lucy's Roman Catholic Church

We The People - Bedford-Stuyvesant

Brooklyn Community Services @ Leadership High School

Calvary AME Church

Brooklyn Rescue Mission Urban Harvest Center Inc - Bed-Stuy Farm

Crossover Baptist Church

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