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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Center of Hope International Bread of Life

    32 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.13 mi


    Info

    To reach the Bread of Life food pantry by phone, dial the main number and press 5 when prompted.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Center of Hope International Bread of Life

    Location

    12-15A 40th Avenue

    Long Island City, NY 11101

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 784-4673

    https://www.cohi.us/breadoflife

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    81 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.38 mi


    Info

    A client-choice, supermarket-style food pantry run by Hour Children that serves low-income families from all five New York City boroughs. Clients can select their own groceries in a dignified, welcoming environment. The pantry partners with City Harvest and the Food Bank for New York City to provide a variety of nutritious items. On-site registration is required to shop.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.07 mi


    Info

    Church‑run pantry providing free groceries, including canned and packaged foods plus fresh items such as milk, produce, vegetables, and meat, in a welcoming, respectful environment.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

  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 Queensbridge.

  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)

    88 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.23 mi


    Info

    Nonprofit food pantry providing free groceries to anyone in need, with a variety including fresh produce, proteins, dairy, grains, canned goods, and milk; limited home delivery available for eligible seniors and adults with disabilities.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

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

      9:00 am–3:00 pm

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

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.92 mi


    Info

    Community food pantry offering free groceries to anyone in need, including migrants and local residents. Provides staple items such as rice, beans, and pasta, fresh produce, and occasionally distributes diapers. Staff also share information about additional social services.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am

    • Sat, October 3rd (next week)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.52 mi


    Info

    The CUNY Law Food Pantry is a free grocery resource serving students in the CUNY School of Law community. Founded in 2014, it is one of more than twenty food pantries across the City University of New York. The pantry is partly stocked through a partnership with Foodcellar Market, a Long Island City grocery store known for its organic produce and prepared foods, which contributes shelf-stable groceries so students can balance school with other responsibilities. Students can browse shelves on their own time using swipe-card access, or schedule a short appointment to pick up a pre-packed bag on campus, both at no cost.

    • Requirements

      • Students & staff only
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    32 reviews

    Unclaimed

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    0.51 mi


    Info

    Line forms behind the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Building at 3:00 PM.

    • Requirements

      • People with disabilities
      • Seniors only
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Pet food may be available

    Schedule

    • Fri, October 2nd (next week)

      4:00 pm–5:55 pm

    • Fri, October 16th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:55 pm

    • Fri, October 30th (next month)

      4:00 pm–5:55 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:55 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.06 mi


    Info

    Basketball court directly behind the Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House at 10-25 41st Ave.

    Must be a Queens resident to receive food.

    Zip codes serve: (11351, 11354, 11355, 11356, 11357, 11358, 11359, 11360, 11361, 11362, 11363, 11364, 11365, 11366, 11367, 11368, 11369, 11370, 11372, 11373, 11374, 11375, 11377, 11378, 11379, 11385, 11390). (11411, 11412, 11413, 11414, 11415, 11416, 11417, 11418, 11419, 11420, 11421, 11422, 11423, 11424, 11426, 11427, 11428, 11429, 11430, 11432, 11433, 11434, 11435, 11436, 11451). (11690, 11691, 11692, 11693, 11694, 11695, 11697).

    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

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, October 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, October 17th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, November 4th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.07 mi


    Info

    Free lunch is served to children and teens ages 18 and younger through the New York City Department of Education's Free Summer Meals Program. The site is located at the John Jay Pool as part of a citywide effort to make sure children still have access to nutritious meals when school is out. No registration, identification, or proof of income is required to receive a meal.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.09 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      4:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, October 7th (in 2 weeks)

      4:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • Wed, October 14th (in 3 weeks)

      4:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:30 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Queensbridge 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 Queensbridge 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 Queensbridge that’s open today: Center of Hope International Bread of Life, Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry, CENTER OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL, 9 Million Reasons, John Jay Pool

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Queensbridge for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Queensbridge, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.