As you shop for gifts for your family this holiday season, it's a good time to reflect on how fortunate you've been through the year, and to remember that others in our are may not have had such an easy time. These nearby food pantries help families in need, and they could use replenishing now, and throughout the year:
Immaculate Heart of Mary
2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway
The pantry is in need of non-perishable items (tomato sauce, coffee, tuna, canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, canned vegetables, boxes of rice). They also need baby shampoo, toilet paper, and paper towels. Drop off your non-perishable foods in the baskets at East 4th and 5th Street doors of the church.
Masbia
4114 14th Avenue
As a kosher soup kitchen network with one central kitchen, food donations must meet specific requirements. Call 718-972-4446 before bringing food donations, or consider a donation of money or time.
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