For Patients
Food Pantry
Community Healthcare Network (CHN) and Institute of Community Living (ICL) has come together to create a food pantry for community residents to receive groceries for free. Participants can choose the foods they want instead of receiving something pre-bagged which may have items that they cannot eat or do not like to eat.
Our food pantry is open every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at 2581 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, on the first-floor cafeteria, room 107B. The entrance is on Georgia Avenue.
What Can I Find in the Food Pantry?
We always offer ingredients for a healthy meal. You can always expect to find fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein, dairy in our food pantry. Sometimes, you can find cleaning wipes, laundry detergent, pet food, body wash, lotion, toothpaste, and other personal hygiene products.
Prepare for Your Visit to the Food Pantry
- To make an appointment, text “ICL CHN” to PANTRY (726-879), or visit www.plentifulapp.com. You can also use the Plentiful App and follow the directions below:
- After you create an account and login, please go to: app.plentifulapp.com/a/pantries
- On the top right hand side of the screen, use the search bar to search for “ICL CHN.”
- Bring your own reusable bags and/or folding cart.
- Please wear a face mask that covers your nose and mouth. If you don’t have one, the front desk staff can give you a mask for free.
- Alternatively, you can order online and pick it up in person using https://www.eny.myonlinefp.com
If our food pantry hours don’t work for you, there are other food pantries you can go to. To search for food pantries, use the plentiful app or Food Bank’s website: www.foodbanknyc.org/get-help/
How to get to the food pantry
- By train:
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- J/Z train to Alabama Avenue
- C train to Liberty Avenue
- L train to Atlantic Avenue
- By Bus:
- B20 to Fulton St/Alabama Ave
- B12/B25 to Alabama Avenue/Fulton Street
- We are located on the first floor cafeteria, room 107B.
The entrance to the building is on Georgia Avenue.
Help Our Food Pantry
We are always looking for donations such as money, food, personal hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, clean reusable bags. We purchase our items in bulk, so we can get cheaper prices than at a supermarket. We accept product donations from supermarkets, restaurants, and distributors as well! We can offer you a 501(c)(3) donation receipt which you can use to claim a tax deduction.
If you would like to volunteer at our food pantry or have any questions about our food pantry, please email David Chen at [email protected].