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 Long Island City.

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 Long Island City 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 Long Island City 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 Long Island City that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/ckxexc1jf00320413ptm8zo9w">9 Million Reasons</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Long Island City 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 Long Island City - Lemontree Directory

Find Free Food In Long Island CityLemontree 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!

Food pantry (groceries)
City Harvest Mobile Market- Queensbridge
9 reviews
Unclaimed
28 minutes
average wait time

0.72 mi
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Eligible if you are a resident of the Queensbridge Houses or Resident of Ravenswood Houses or member of the Jacob A. Riis Senior Center
  Requirements/schedule may change in June
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Will reschedule in case of holiday closures
  Recommended to arrive before 10am; people begin lining up at 7am
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Tue, December 10th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, December 28th (next month)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Tuesday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
Location
10-25 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(866) 444-0244
https://www.cityharvest.org/programs/mobile-markets/
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Food pantry (groceries)
9 Million Reasons
26 reviews
Unclaimed
51 minutes
average wait time

0.77 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
- 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
39–21 Crescent Street
New York, New York 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 361-5454
https://www.9millionreasons.nyc/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, St. Raphael - Food Pantry
18 reviews
Unclaimed
47 minutes
average wait time

1.12 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, November 30th (next week)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
35-20 Greenpoint Ave
New York, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 729-8957
https://www.ccbq.org/service/food-pantry-network/
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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 Long Island City.
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)
Our Children Food Pantry
31 reviews
Unclaimed
27 minutes
average wait time

1.08 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Monday
  2:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:30 am–12:30 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  3:00 pm–5:00 pm
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday
- 10:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
- 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
36-49 11th St
Queens, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 482-8226
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center of Hope International
8 reviews
Unclaimed
19 minutes
average wait time

0.86 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
  Senior boxes once a month
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Clients can visit every 2 weeks
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
38-49 12th St
New York, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 784-4673
https://www.cohi.us/bread-of-life, http://www.cohi.us/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Roosevelt Island Disabled Association
9 reviews
Unclaimed
44 minutes
average wait time

1.13 mi
Info
The line starts at 3pm. Registration required on location.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required
  Need vaccination card if person wants to enter the building
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Pet food upon availability
Schedule
- Fri, November 29th (next week)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Fri, December 13th (in 3 weeks)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Fri, December 27th (next month)
  5:00 pm–7:00 pm
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Friday
Location
548A Main Street
New York, NY 10044
directions
Contact
(646) 361-6469
ridainc.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Grand Central Food Program, Downtown Food VAN, 35th St. under FDR Drive
1 review
Unclaimed
34 minutes
average wait time

1.22 mi
Info
"For a smoother experience, this is a grab-and-go meal site where trucks arrive sometimes earlier or later due to traffic. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the truck is running late, please allow at least 15 minutes from the scheduled arrival time before inquiring."
- Requirements
  Grab and Go Meals
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  7:15 pm
- Next Saturday
  7:15 pm
- Next Sunday
  7:15 pm
- 7:15 pm
  every day
Location
445 East 35th Street
New York, NY 10016
directions
Contact
(212) 776-2000
https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/food/grand-central-food-program/grand-central-food-program-routes/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Greenpoint Hunger Program
4 reviews
Unclaimed
16 minutes
average wait time

1.18 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  ID required
- Wed, December 4th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
136 MILTON STREET
The Greenpoint Reformed Church
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
directions
Contact
(718) 383-5941
www.greenpointhungerprogram.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
North Brooklyn Angels - Mobile Soup Kitchen(Manhattan Ave.)
3 reviews
Claimed
1 minute
average wait time

1.15 mi
Info
The truck is parked in front of the steps of the St. Anthony of Padua - St. Alphonsus church at the intersection of Manhattan Avenue and Milton Street.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- Next Monday
  12:30 pm
- November 28th is Thanksgiving Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  12:30 pm
- Mon, December 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  12:30 pm
- 12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
Location
862 Manhattan Avenue
Greenpoint, NY 11222
directions
Contact
https://www.northbrooklynangels.org/meals/
Food pantry (groceries)
St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church
3 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.82 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, December 21st (in 4 weeks)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, January 18th (in 2 months)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- Sat, February 15th (in 3 months)
  8:00 am–10:00 am
- 8:00 am–10:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
39-38 29th St
New York, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 729-6060
https://www.ccbq.org/service/food-pantry-network/, http://www.stpatlic.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Long Island City 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 Long Island City 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 Long Island City that’s open today: 9 Million Reasons
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Long Island City for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.