Off-Campus Resources
Long Island & New York City Region
Long Island & NYC Food Pantries
If you are unable to visit the Stony Brook Seawolves Pantry, please explore the Google Map below of other food pantries in the Long Island and New York City region. Before visiting any of these pantries, please contact them via the phone number provided to request and confirm their address and hours of operation.
Need help finding a food pantry near you? Text your zip code to 631-450-3775 and a list of food pantries in your area will be sent to you.
This Google Map is provided by Island Harvest.
Long Island Soup Kitchens
If you are in need of prepared hot meals, please explore the Google Map of soup kitchens in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Before visiting any of these kitchens, please contact them via the phone number provided to request and confirm their address and hours of operation.
For a detailed and searchable list of all soup kitchens on Long Island, please browse this database provided by 2-1-1 Long Island.
This Google Map is provided by Homeless Long Island.
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The LI Cares Farm Truck is an insulated box truck designed to deliver fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables directly to local sites, bringing nutritious, farm-fresh food to more people and making healthy eating more accessible than ever. LI Cares travels throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, offering a self-select produce experience, with portions based on family size. The produce is sourced locally, ensuring fresh, seasonal options for your table. |
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The LI Cares Mobile Food Assistance Unit provides information, referral assistance, and emergency food to communities across Long Island. The MFAU van delivers food directly where people need it, helping ease the burden of getting to a pantry for assistance. These custom-converted vans travel throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties during the week, bringing healthy groceries into the community free of charge. |
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Community Solidarity shares free vegetarian groceries, clothing, and other necessities at locations across Long Island & NYC. At these Food Shares, anyone in need can get most of their weekly groceries. Each Food Share is a free supermarket where community members share instead of pay for what they need. There are no prerequisites, there is no paperwork, all are welcome and everyone will be helped. All the groceries at Food Shares are completely vegetarian and all of the prepared food we distribute is 100% vegan. |
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Lasagna Love is a global nonprofit and grassroots movement that aims to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal delivery. Our mission is to feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. We connect volunteer lasagna chefs who want to help with individuals and families in need, providing home-cooked lasagnas made with love. Whether someone is facing financial challenges, emotional overwhelm, medical issues, or any other hardship, Lasagna Love strives to provide relief, hope, and connection through the simple yet profound gesture of a warm meal. |
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Meal Train simplifies the organization of meal giving for those in need. Similar to a fundraising service, anyone can create a Meal Train page for themself or someone else in need of support. Provide the recipient’s meal preferences, allergies, and ideal drop-off time. Share with friends, family, and neighbors so they can sign up to provide meals. Each Meal Train page is private until shared by the organizer or recipient. |
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The Full Cart program is America's Virtual Food Bank which works to collaborate with key community partners and provide food with dignity and discretion. Full Cart connects those in need of food assistance with organizations who provide solutions such as access to food, housing, education, healthcare, and financial stability. Register online and get food delivered directly to your door! |