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    Food pantry (groceries)

    AIDS Center of Queens County – Far Rockaway Food Pantry

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.69 mi

    Info

    Community food pantry at ACQC’s Far Rockaway site provides weekly distribution of non‑perishable and refrigerated groceries to local residents; first‑time visitors complete on‑site enrollment with ID.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:30 am

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

    • Fri, May 1st (next week)

      9:30 am

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

    • Fri, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am

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

    • 9:30 am

      every week on Friday

    Map of AIDS Center of Queens County – Far Rockaway Food Pantry

    Location

    1600 Central Ave

    Far Rockaway, NY 11691

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 868-8645

    https://acqc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    J.U.S.T.I.C.E. ORGANIZATION/JESUS IS JUSTICE MISSION INC.

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.17 mi

    Info

    Faith‑based community food pantry operated by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Organization/Jesus Is Justice Mission Inc., providing groceries to local residents with kosher and halal options and connecting clients to additional social services.

    • Requirements

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

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

    • Wed, April 29th (next week)

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

    • Wed, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

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

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

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of J.U.S.T.I.C.E. ORGANIZATION/JESUS IS JUSTICE MISSION INC.

    Location

    223 BEACH 28TH STREET (FAR ROCKAWAY)

    Queens, NY 11691

    directions

    Contact

    (917) 566-1961

    http://justiceorg.cfsites.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jesus is Justice Mission

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    53 minutes

    average wait time

    0.16 mi

    Info

    Jesus is Justice Mission, part of the J.U.S.T.I.C.E Organization, is a faith-based community outreach ministry serving Far Rockaway. They operate a community food pantry and provide broader support services, including counseling, clothing and housing assistance, and connections to other social service resources. Clients report that it is best to arrive early for registration or to receive a ticket, as food distribution may begin after the official opening time.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      12:00 pm

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

    • Wed, April 29th (next week)

      12:00 pm

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

    • Wed, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm

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

    • 12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Jesus is Justice Mission

    Location

    223 Beach 28th St New York, NY 11691

    directions

    Contact

    (917) 566-1961

    https://justiceorg.cfsites.org/custom.php?pageid=29440

  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 Wave Crest.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    The United Methodist Center of Far Rockaway, Inc.

    46 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 mi

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of The United Methodist Center of Far Rockaway, Inc.

    Location

    1032 beach 19th street

    far rockaway, NY 11691

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 327-5071
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Full Gospel Tabernacle Food Pantry

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    0.73 mi

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 20th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 18th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    Map of Full Gospel Tabernacle Food Pantry

    Location

    361 Beach 42nd Street

    Far Rockaway, NY 11691

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 327-2221

    www.fgtnyc.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    SOLID ROCK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.2 mi

    Info

    Church-run food pantry providing free groceries to individuals and families in the Far Rockaway community as part of Adventist Community Services.

    • Requirements

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Wed, April 29th (next week)

      2:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Wed, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      2:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • 2:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of SOLID ROCK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

    Location

    52-05 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

    Far Rockaway, NY 11691

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 474-9306

    https://solidrocksda.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Community Council of Rockaway Peninsula

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 mi

    Info

    Registration on website required

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Registration required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Thu, April 30th (next week)

      9:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Jewish Community Council of Rockaway Peninsula

    Location

    15-25 Central Avenue

    Far Rockaway, NY 11691

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 327-7755

    https://jccrp.org/services/general-social-services-entitlements/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Battalion Pentecostal Assembly, Inc.

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.85 mi

    Info

    Church-based food pantry distribution hosted on-site in partnership with Community Services of Far Rockaway, providing free groceries to local households. Schedule is limited to specific days each month; contact the church to confirm dates and any holiday changes.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 13th (in 3 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, May 27th (next month)

      Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Wednesday

    Map of Battalion Pentecostal Assembly, Inc.

    Location

    4-54 Beach 67th Street

    Arverne, NY 11692

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 634-7172

    https://www.bparock.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Solid Rock SDA Church

    40 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    1.19 mi

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Wed, April 29th (next week)

      2:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • Wed, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      2:30 pm–5:00 pm

    • 2:30 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Solid Rock SDA Church

    Location

    5205 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

    Far Rockaway, NY 11691

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 474-9306

    https://www.solidrocksda.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First Church of God

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.84 mi

    • Requirements

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

    • Wed, May 20th (in 4 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

    • Wed, June 3rd (in 2 months)

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am

      every month on the 1st Wednesday

    Map of First Church of God

    Location

    14-25 Beach Channel Drive

    Far Rockaway, NY 11691

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 327-1114

    https://www.fcogny.org/calendar

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Wave Crest 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 Wave Crest 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 Wave Crest that’s open today: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. ORGANIZATION/JESUS IS JUSTICE MISSION INC., Jesus is Justice Mission, The United Methodist Center of Far Rockaway, Inc., SOLID ROCK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, Battalion Pentecostal Assembly, Inc., Solid Rock SDA Church

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Wave Crest 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 Wave Crest 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 Wave Crest, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.