St. John's Bread & Life

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St. John's Bread & Life One of the largest emergency food pantry programs in Brooklyn. Since 1982, St. We serve more than 3,000 meals to hungry New Yorkers every day.

John’s Bread & Life has worked to alleviate hunger and poverty in Brooklyn and Queens. During Covid our services have tripled. We are currently open Monday through Thursday from 8-2. We also provide the following crucial services:

Medical care (provided by Care for the Homeless)
Legal counseling (provided by Urban Justice)
Case Management Services SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid, referrals for housing assistance and employment
virtual case management services-by appointment until further notice. Grab and Go hot breakfast and lunch available at our take out window from 10-12
Pantry available M-Thrs. 8-1
To register for pantry please bring ID with proof of address, date of birth and household size.

09/29/2026

THANK YOU, HATCH for Hunger ! 🙌
Your generous refrigerator donation helps us keep food fresh and our mission moving forward!

09/16/2026

Hey, New York! I’m Francisco, Truck Driver at St. John’s Bread & Life, and we’re on a mission to Fill The Truck! 🚚

We’re working toward our $50,000 goal to help provide meals and groceries to our neighbors facing hunger.

Every dollar, every can, every donation helps. So come on—let’s fill this truck!

Together, we can make a difference. ❤️

www.breadandlife.org/fillthetruck

09/10/2026

*FILL THE TRUCK*

One gift. Twice the impact. 💛

A former SJBL volunteer and September 11 survivor has offered a $1,500 matching gift to honor those we lost by helping New Yorkers in need.

Give today and your Fill The Truck donation will be doubled—until the full match is claimed.

www.breadandlife.org/fillthetruck

07/30/2026

Assembly Member Stefani L. Zinerman and her team of staff & interns rolled up their sleeves to volunteer at St. John's Bread & Life! Hear her reflections on the importance of community service and working together to fight food insecurity.🍎🥦🍞


Visit ➡️ https://www.breadandlife.org/get-involved/volunteer/ to volunteer as an individual or a group today!

07/16/2026

A Bread & Life Minute with Sr. Caroline Tweedy | Why Government Funding Matters

07/13/2026

Part 2 w/ Jillian on How the Digital Choice Pantry Works! 🍎

07/09/2026

Not your typical food pantry! 🍎 Come see how our Digital Choice Pantry helps neighbors shop with dignity.

07/04/2026

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Address

795 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11221

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 2pm
Tuesday 8am - 2pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+17185740058

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