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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Young Israel of Forest Hills

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.75 mi


    Info

    Closed during Jewish Holiday, Thanksgiving day and New years day

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am

      every week on Friday

    Map of Young Israel of Forest Hills

    Location

    68-07 Burns St

    New York, NY 11375

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 520-2305

    https://www.yifh.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Met Council- Queens Jewish Community Council

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available
    • Info

      • May be closed during Jewish holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Met Council- Queens Jewish Community Council

    Location

    119-45 Union Turnpike

    Forest Hills, NY 11375

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 544-9033

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    River Fund - Food Pantry

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 24 minutes

    average wait time

    1.49 mi


    Info

    Food distribution on Wednesday's is for seniors only

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Get a number/ticket
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Help with social services/public benefits
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      8:30 am

      • Seniors Only
    • This Saturday

      8:30 am

    • Wed, April 9th (next week)

      8:30 am

      • Seniors Only
    • 8:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    • 8:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of River Fund - Food Pantry

    Location

    89-11 Lefferts Blvd

    New York, NY 11418

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 441-1125

    https://www.river.fund

  5. 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.

  6. 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 Parkside.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    All Nations Baptist Church of Woodhaven

    35 reviews

    Unclaimed

    36 minutes

    average wait time

    1.45 mi


    Info

    • the food pantry is only open 3 saturdays of the month...once at the church a calender will show you the days the pantry is closed in the month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Spanish Available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Sat, April 12th (next week)

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • Sat, April 19th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am–8:30 am

    • 8:00 am–8:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of All Nations Baptist Church of Woodhaven

    Location

    86-76 80th Street

    Woodhaven, NY 11421

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Commonpoint queens @ central queen

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.26 mi


    Info

    • suggested to come in the afternoon for registration betwween 2 to 3.
    • Food is not disbursed on the same day of registration. the ealiest you can receive food is the next day
    • Requirements

      • Bring ID and proof of residence
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Fresh produce
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Today

      3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday, Monday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • 3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

    Map of Commonpoint queens @ central queen

    Location

    108-13 67th Road

    Flushing, NY 11375

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Our Lady of the Angelus

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    52 minutes

    average wait time

    1.44 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, April 19th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 3rd (in 2 months)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Our Lady of the Angelus

    Location

    63-63 98th St

    New York, NY 11374

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Yeshua Worldwide Ministries New York Food Pantry

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    59 minutes

    average wait time

    1.85 mi


    Info

    Thursday schedule 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm is for handicapped clients. Only serves those in zip code 11379.

    • Requirements

      • Zip code restrictions
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Seniors and people with disabilities
    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Wed, April 9th (next week)

      1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Seniors and people with disabilities
    • Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    • 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Yeshua Worldwide Ministries New York Food Pantry

    Location

    79-11 Caldwell Ave

    New York, NY 11379

    directions

    Contact

    (347) 761-2268

    https://www.yeshuaworldwide.com

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    QCH Forest Hills

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.77 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, April 10th (next week)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of QCH Forest Hills

    Location

    108-25 62nd Drive

    Forest Hills, NY 11375

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 699-1010

    www.qchnyc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Institute of Queens

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    53 minutes

    average wait time

    1.76 mi


    • Requirements

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:30 am

    • Fri, April 11th (next week)

      9:30 am

    • Fri, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am

    • 9:30 am

      every week on Friday

    Map of Jewish Institute of Queens

    Location

    6005 Woodhaven Boulevard

    Woodhaven, NY 11373

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 426-9369

    https://www.jiqueens.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Met Council–Kehilat Sephardim

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    36 minutes

    average wait time

    2.19 mi


    Info

    KEHILAT SEPHARDIM FOOD PANTRY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

    1. All clients must wait on the line until called and check in inside.

    A STAFF MEMBER WILL DIRECT YOU INSIDE WHEN IT IS YOUR TURN.

    2)All clients must have their phone number written down or have the plentiful app downloaded.

    PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT PROVIDE PEN & PAPER TO CLIENTS.

    1. Clients will be issued tickets based on the information listed in our system. If you believe this information is incorrect, please let us know.

    (WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE IF WE BELIEVE THE INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED IS FRAUDULENT)

    1. Clients must provide photo ID for any additional people they wish to pick up for

    FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ID WILL RESULT IN THAT ACCOUNT NOT BEING SERVED

    1. Clients can only be served once every 7 days.

    (PLEASE NOTE THE LAST DAY YOU RECEIVED FOOD AND PLAN AHEAD FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK.)

    1. Clients will only be given whatever food products are on the line at the time of their service.

    2. Please take note of posted operating hours. (They are listed on the entrance door, our office door as well as on our website, google and all our social media).

    CLIENTS WILL BE SERVED UP UNTIL POSTED CLOSING TIME.

    ANY CLIENT COMING AFTER HOURS WILL BE ASKED TO RETURN DURING THE NEXT SERVICE DAY.

    THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE POLICIES

    PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF STAFF AND MANAGEMENT AT ALL TIMES FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOU BEING DENIED SERVICE,

    AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE, ALONG WITH BEING BLOCKED IN OUR SYSTEM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE SEE A MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required
      • Follow the distribution line
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of Met Council–Kehilat Sephardim

    Location

    150-62 78th Road

    Flushing, NY 11367

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Parkside 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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 Parkside do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Parkside that’s open today: Young Israel of Forest Hills, Met Council- Queens Jewish Community Council, Commonpoint queens @ central queen, Met Council–Kehilat Sephardim

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Parkside for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.