You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Jamaica.

What do I have to bring?

Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Jamaica accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Do they have vegetables?

Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Jamaica do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries open today?

If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Jamaica that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/1407">Jamaica SDA</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Jamaica for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Jamaica - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In JamaicaLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!

Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)
Salvation Army, Jamaica Citadel Corps
37 reviews
Unclaimed
48 minutes
average wait time

0.17 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  ID required
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday, Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday
Location
90-23 161 Street
Jamaica, NY 11432
directions
Contact
(718) 297-4860
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Food pantry (groceries)
Department of Probation, Queens
8 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 34 minutes
average wait time

0.21 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  9:00 am
- This Wednesday
  9:00 am
- This Friday
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Location
162-24 Jamaica Ave
New York, NY 11432
directions
Contact
(718) 657-2714
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/probation/about/locations.page
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Food pantry (groceries)
River Fund Food Pantry Mobile Unit 1
13 reviews
Unclaimed
26 minutes
average wait time

0.13 mi
Info
Distribution is at At Rufus Park please be sure to go to the park.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tue, December 3rd (next week)
  9:00 am
- Tue, December 17th (in 3 weeks)
  9:00 am
- Tue, January 7th (in 2 months)
  9:00 am
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 1st Tuesday
- 9:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Tuesday
Location
153-14 90th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432
directions
Contact
(718) 441-1125
https://www.river.fund/join-us
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
How do I get food?
You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.
Can someone deliver the food to my house?
Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Jamaica.
What do I have to bring?
Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica Food Pantry
8 reviews
Unclaimed
38 minutes
average wait time

0.29 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- This Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- This Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:00 pm
  Open to all
  Grab and Go Meals
- Tue, December 3rd (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
89-60 164th Street
Jamaica, NY 11432
directions
Contact
(718) 526-4775
http://firstchurchjamaica.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jamaica SDA
21 reviews
Unclaimed
50 minutes
average wait time

0.35 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Come early. Line starts at 8am
  Client can visit: twice a month
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Next Sunday
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sun, December 8th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every week on Sunday
Location
88-28 163rd Street
Jamaica, NY 11432
directions
Contact
(718) 297-1113
https://www.jamaicasdachurch.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
AIDS Center of Queens County, Jamaica
4 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.18 mi
Info
200 tickets
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Thursday
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- Thu, December 5th (next week)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- Thu, December 12th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- 8:30 am–9:30 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
89-74 162nd St
New York, NY 11432
directions
Contact
(718) 896-2500
https://acqc.org/about-acqc/#service-section
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Food pantry (groceries)
Tabernacle of Prayer for All
10 reviews
Unclaimed
57 minutes
average wait time

0.43 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Wed, December 4th (next week)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- Wed, December 11th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–11:30 am
- 10:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
90-07 Merrick Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
directions
Contact
(718) 657-4210
jamaicatab.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Harding Ford Vision
19 reviews
Unclaimed
53 minutes
average wait time

0.39 mi
Info
Need to arrive early to collect a ticket prior to being served.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Wednesday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- This Saturday
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Wed, December 4th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
157-22 Tuskegee Airmen Way
Jamaica, NY 11433
directions
Contact
(347) 661-7382
www.thfv.org
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Macedonia A.M.E. Church - Food Pantry
7 reviews
Unclaimed
24 minutes
average wait time

0.45 mi
Info
Tuesday is both soup kitchen and food pantry days. Arrive early to pick a number for the soup kitchen.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Get a number/ticket
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  Come early to make a line starting at 9am
- This Tuesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday
Location
106-16 Guy R Brewer Blvd
New York, NY 11433
directions
Contact
(718) 739-5870
https://www.macedoniaamec.org/contact
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Food pantry (groceries)
First United Methodist Church of Jamaica
12 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.48 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- Mon, December 2nd (next week)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- Mon, December 9th (in 2 weeks)
  8:30 am–9:30 am
- 8:30 am–9:30 am
  every week on Monday
Location
162-10 HIGHLAND AVENUE
JAMAICA, NY 11432
directions
Contact
(718) 739-2269
https://fumcoj.com/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Jamaica accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.
What kind of food do they have?
Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Do they have vegetables?
Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Jamaica do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
Do they have meat?
Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.
Any pantries open today?
If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Jamaica that’s open today: Jamaica SDA
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Jamaica for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.