A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Queens, New York distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army operates free local food banks around Queens, New York from almost all of their local social service centers. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
We have located 0 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Queens, New York which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Queens, New York have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Churches operate with food donations gathered and deliver to the food pantry nearest you by individuals using food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to elderly who are unable to drive to a nearest community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
We have located 12 Church Food Pantry locations in Queens, New York which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
St Rafael RC Church
St. Raphael Parish Social Ministry helps all parishioners recognize that their baptism calls them to be ambassadors of hope through direct service for others and advocacy for a just and peaceful world.
-Office Support. Parish volunteers assist once weekly for three hours, or on a substitute basis, in areas including phone work, assisting food pantry guests, transportation calls, and referrals for assistance in various areas
-St. Vincent de Paul Society. Members work with PSM to respond to emergency needs within the community. Meet monthly.
-Emergency Food Pantry. Donation and collection of foods, paper and cleaning products given to individuals and families in need in parish area.
-St. Anthony Ministry. Volunteers bring food donated by parishioners from Str. Anthony statue in Church to the Food Pantry in PSM office after Mass.
-Bereavement Support Group. Trained facilitators hold eight-week group sessions in the fall and spring to provide support and information to those in the initial grieving process (two months – two years).
-Cancer Support Group. Bi-weekly meetings with a nurse facilitator for people dealing with all cancer types and stages.
-Transportation Assistance. Volunteer parishioners using their own vehicles who provide rides to and from medical appointments for parishioners.
-Hopemobile Drivers & Companions. Provide scheduled rides for seniors and wheelchair-bound parishioners to Mass, food shopping and medical appointments in our parish van (initial home visit required to prospective passengers). May serve weekly, monthly, seasonally. Valid NYS state driver’s required.
-Friendly Visitors and Callers. Make periodic visits to homebound parishioners or make weekly phone calls to nurture the parish community connection.
-Caregiver Support Group. Monthly meetings are held for those caring for aging and chronically family members.
For more information please call us at 516-308-3808.
Services provided :
- food delivery
- food pantry
- clothing
- furniture
- transportation
- in-home support
- financial assistance
- navigating the system
- home visiting
- support groups
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (516) 308-3808 to book your appointment.
Address :
3520 Greenpoint Ave,
Queens, NY 11101.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Thurs: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Fri: 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Leviticus Church of God in Christ
Leviticus Church of God in Christ Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 322-1095 to book your appointment.
Address :
11412 Van Wyck Expy,
Queens, NY 11420.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
St Nicholas of Tolentine Church
Food Pantry program provides groceries to families in need.
For more information, contact 718-969-3226.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 969-3226 to book your appointment.
Address :
15075 Goethals Ave,
Queens, NY 11432.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Hollis Ave. Congregational Church
Hollis Ave. Congregational Church Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Please bring with you your ID.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 464-0738 to book your appointment.
Address :
[20601 - 20605] Hollis Ave,
Queens, NY 11429.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Peoples United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Our Food Pantry meets the nutritional needs of individuals and families that are unable to provide adequate food for their households. Pantry services are available on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 729-6013 to book your appointment.
Address :
1454 31st Rd,
Queens, NY 11106.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
The Church of God in Christ Jesus of the Apostles' Faith, Inc.
Food Pantry program provides free meals to the Jamaica Queens community through our food distribution program
Services provided :
- food delivery
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 291-9281 to book your appointment.
Address :
,
Queens, NY 11433.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Bronx
- Dutchess
- Kings
- Nassau
- Orange
- Putnam
- Queens
- Richmond
- Rockland
- Suffolk
- Westchester
First Presbyterian Church of Springfield Gardens
First Presbyterian Church of Springfield Gardens Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs. We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Please bring your ID. It is advised that you arrive early due to the high volume of individuals who are seeking food.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 528-7744 to book your appointment.
Address :
21602 137th Ave,
Queens, NY 11413.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
First Presbyterian Church In Jamaica
First Presbyterian Church of Jamaica Food Program offers free meals and groceries to families in need.Our Soup Kitchen Ministry, continues to demonstrate excellence in providing meals to needy persons.
For more information, please call us at 718-526-4775.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 526-4775 to book your appointment.
Address :
8960 164th St,
Queens, NY 11432.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
St. Michael's Church
St. Michael's Church Food Pantry provides free food to feed families and individuals in need. We supply groceries for residents that do not have enough food because they lack the resources to purchase it. We serve everyone from low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else that comes to the pantry that needs We serve everyone regardless of their race, color, or religion. The amount of food given depends on household size.
St. Michael's Church Food Pantry is part of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens’ network of Food Pantries which provides food assistance to families and individuals in need throughout Brooklyn and Queens who are struggling to make ends meet.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 961-0295 to book your appointment.
Address :
13865 Barclay Ave,
Queens, NY 11355.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thurs: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Community Bible Evangelical Free Church
This program offers free meals and groceries to families in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 849-0311 to book your appointment.
Address :
10216 89th Ave,
Queens, NY 11418.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
First United Methodist Church of Jamaica
At First United Methodist Church of Jamaica, we help you explore your relationship with God and improve those meaningful relationships in your family life. Join us each Sunday and experience the warmth of faith and the strength of our community.
At First United Methodist Church we are committed to fighting hunger and have a team of dedicated volunteers ready to assist you each week.
We are open on Mondays and if Monday is a holiday, the pantry will be open the following Monday/
Enter through the Social Hall on the ground level, adjacent to the parking lot off 87th Road.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- spiritual support
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 739-2269 to book your appointment.
Address :
16210 Highland Ave,
Queens, NY 11432.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Queensboro SDA Church
Food Program offers groceries to families in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 776-8538 to book your appointment.
Address :
9650 222nd St,
Queens, NY 11429.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by the Catholic Charity organization focus on addressing food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charity centers for help.
Catholic Charities in Queens, New York are open to families on a first-come, first-serve basis. The centers operate during normal business hours, and provide walk-ins with groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal.
The food pantries are like grocery stores, allow clients the ability to choose the items they need from the groceries that are available on site.
First-time clients of the food pantry will need to apply, and this is done from a one-page application. An applicant will need to provide basic household member as well as demographic information.
We have located 0 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Queens, New York which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands is a faith-based 501(c)(3) food pantry operated around Queens, New York almost entirely by volunteers.
It provides a 7-day supply of groceries and personal care items free of charge to people in need, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Helping Hands is supported entirely by donations from individuals, service organizations, churches, and businesses in our community.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
We have located 0 Helping Hand Food Pantry locations in Queens, New York which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Mobile Food Pantry
The mobile food pantry program distributes food directly to families in communities around Queens, New York in need during large-scale one-day distributions.
A typical mobile pantry serves 200-250 families distributing up to 10,000 pounds of food. This past year over 6.6 million pounds were distributed through this program.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2024
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantry scheduled to visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
We have located 0 Mobile Food Pantry locations in Queens, Model.Content.StateName which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
The St. Vincent de Paul food pantry operates around Queens, New York much like a grocery store where people in need can choose their own food. It helps to enhance their personal dignity and reduces waste due to unwanted food items.
It also helps them to be proactive in addressing any underlying health issues. This is our model of choice for food pantries in the future.
We have located 0 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry locations in Queens, New York which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Food Pantry Delivery Program delivers food and other products once a month at twenty points in around Queens, New York area. This makes it just a bit easier for some of more remote rural agencies to receive their products. About 70% of members take advantage of the Food Pantry Delivery Program.
Food Pantry
We have located 12 Food Pantry locations in Queens, New York which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Shekinah Glory Community Outreach Services
Shekinah Glory Community Outreach Services Food Pantry program provides groceries to families in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 398-8391 to book your appointment.
Address :
11762 127th St,
Queens, NY 11420.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
African Womens Dream Inc.
African Womens Dream Inc. Food Pantry program distribute food packages to whoever is hungry as we are an organization combating hunger affecting the children and our community families. Over the years our clients have increased, many people who are under-employed, unemployed, or run into financial problems. Children are the most at risk and the number of families continues to increase each year.
Hours Of Operations
Tuesday-4pm-5pm
Saturday-10am-11am
To get services please visit us at
111-17 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (347) 806-4154 to book your appointment.
Address :
11117 Sutphin Blvd,
Queens, NY 11435.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Aids Center of Queens County Food Pantry (ACQC Food Pantry)
Food Pantry program provides groceries to families in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 896-2500 to book your appointment.
Address :
[9205 - 9209] 162nd St, 6 floor,
Queens, NY 11433.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Goodwill Tenant Association Inc.
Food Pantry provides groceries to families in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 932-4200 to book your appointment.
Address :
421 27th Ave,
Queens, NY 11102.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
St. Teresa of Avila & St. Anthony of Padua Parish
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn serves the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. Parishes are where the Church lives; the home of the Christian community. Parishes are communities of faith, of action and of hope, where the gospel is proclaimed and celebrated.
Our food pantry provides food to meet basic nutritional needs for individuals and families in need in our community. Our clients are children, adults or senior citizens with limited or no income, who simply have fallen on hard times or recently unemployed. The amount of food given depends on household size.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 322-5547 to book your appointment.
Address :
10926 130th St,
Queens, NY 11420.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Holy Ghost Revival
This program offers free meals and groceries to families in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 529-8736 to book your appointment.
Address :
12915 Liberty Ave,
Queens, NY 11419.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
National Sorority Phi Delta Kappa
Food Pantry program provides groceries to families in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 723-1119 to book your appointment.
Address :
11708 Merrick Blvd,
Queens, NY 11434.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM EST
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM EST
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Flushing Jewish Community Council
Flushing Jewish Community Council improves intra-Jewish communal affairs and relations with other ethnic groups while building bridges to promote harmony among the various communities of Queens.
Our services include:
-Advocacy/Counseling Services
-Ben Kuyler Education Program
-English (ESOL) & Citizenship Classes
-Food Pantry
-Healthy Lives, Healthy Relationships
-Jewish Holiday/Community Events
-Multicultural Programs.
Call (718) 463-0434 for more information.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- health education
- counseling
- more education
- english as a second language (esl)
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 463-0434 to book your appointment.
Address :
4343 Bowne St,
Queens, NY 11355.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
The River Fund New York
The River Fund Food Pantry provides groceries to families in need.
The pantry is located in the Richmond Hill neighborhood.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 441-1125 to book your appointment.
Address :
8911 Lefferts Blvd,
Queens, NY 11418.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Central Queens YM & YWHA
Food Pantry provides groceries to people in need. Please remember that anyone who is in need of groceries can call us any time to arrange an emergency pick-up.
Contact Mindy at 718.268.5011 ext 633 or by email, mnisanov@cqy.org for additional information about becoming a client.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 793-0515 to book your appointment.
Address :
6709 108th St,
Queens, NY 11375.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Beth Gavriel Bukharian Jewish Center
Food Pantry Program offers free meals and groceries to families in need.
To get services please visit us at
6635 108th St, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Services provided :
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 268-3447 to book your appointment.
Address :
6635 108th St,
Queens, NY 11375.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
St. Benedict the Moor
The Church of St. Bonaventure- St. Benedict the Moor is here for you and we strive to be a Church that displays the love of Christ and connects with people of all walks of life through creative programs, discipleship, outreach, and a family friendly environment.
St. Bonaventure – St. Benedict the Moor Parish is part of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens’ network of Food Pantries that provides food assistance to families and individuals in need throughout Brooklyn and Queens who are struggling to make ends meet.
Our program is designed to assist clients with supplemental food items and provides a temporary solution to hunger and food insecurity. The amount of food varies by family size and is based on the number of people living in the home. We offer our services on the first and fourth Tuesday of each month in St. Benedict the Moor Church Hall.
The food pantry is closed during the months of July and August.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (718) 526-4018 to book your appointment.
Address :
17117 Brinkerhoff Ave,
Queens, NY 11433.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- Queens
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Since the start of the coronavirus, drive-thru food pantries have become the safest, most efficient way to provide food to our struggling neighbors.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are open for anyone who needs help getting food. There are no eligibility criteria. Visitors do not need to provide any identification or income statements.
Only two piece of information is asked
- You Zipcode, and
- Number of people in their family.
You dont need to take appointment. Drive-thru pantries are first-come, first served so plan to arrive early.
How do drive-thru pantries actually work?
There are lot of volunteers help at Drive-thru food pantries. While not all drive-thru pantries operate in the same way, here�s how most work:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the parking area.
Visitors pull up to the pantry in their car and are usually guided into a clearly marked queue. As people move through the pantry, staff will continue to move the cars forward to get everyone through as quickly and safely as possible.
Checkin.
You are required to fill some information for Pantry's recording keeping.
Food is loaded into the cars.
Pre-packed bags of food, usually full of shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats are loaded by volunteers into the trunk of the car.
Pet Food Pantry
One in four pet owners who give up their pets to a shelter say it is because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet Food Pantries are designed to fill the void in the nation�s current assistance programs that exclude the purchase of food and supplies for family pets.
The Pet Food Pantry provides free pet food, for 3 months or less, to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Queens, New York
Who are eligible for Pet Food Pantry
Pet Food Pantry helps people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Many food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
It's just your photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women and Infant Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Specifically, food banks often need items like:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to food pantry?
At the majority of food pantries, eligibility is based on self-attested need. You do not need to have a referral, and income is not a factor to receive food.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry provides three-day food packages to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food Banks acquire large donations of edible but unmarketable food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Then they provide this food to family in a need.