Food pantry (groceries)
20 minutes
average wait time
0.44 mi
On-site registration required
This Thursday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, October 29th (next week)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, November 5th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
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Food pantry (groceries)
9 minutes
average wait time
0.72 mi
A parish-based community resource supporting people experiencing food insecurity.
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:45 am
Tue, October 27th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:45 am
Tue, November 3rd (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:45 am
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–11:45 am
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
0.43 mi
Community food pantry providing groceries to anyone in need. Offers a variety of foods including meats, produce, canned goods, kosher items, and bagels. The pantry also distributes blankets during winter months and games for children. Operated by Bethel AME Church in Arverne with a team of dedicated volunteers.
This Thursday
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, October 29th (next week)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Thu, November 5th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Contact
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.
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 Arverne By The Sea.
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)
average user rating
1.34 mi
Parish-run, volunteer-operated pantry distributing bags of groceries weekly from the Cottage at St. Camillus. It is open to anyone in need in the Rockaway community.
Tomorrow
10:00 am–11:00 am
Wed, October 28th (next week)
10:00 am–11:00 am
Wed, November 4th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–11:00 am
10:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday
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Food pantry (groceries)
average user rating
0.3 mi
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.
Wed, October 28th (next week)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, November 11th (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Wed, November 25th (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
Food pantry (groceries)
25 minutes
average wait time
0.75 mi
Tomorrow
2:30 pm–5:00 pm
Wed, October 28th (next week)
2:30 pm–5:00 pm
Wed, November 4th (in 2 weeks)
2:30 pm–5:00 pm
Wed, November 11th (in 3 weeks)
2:30 pm–5:00 pm
2:30 pm–5:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
59 reviews
10 minutes
average wait time
2.5 mi
A long‑running United Methodist City Society mission serving Far Rockaway with a client‑choice food pantry and weekday grab‑and‑go meals (lunch and dinner), plus emergency food assistance and connections to additional support.
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
Today
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–4:00 pm
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
Food pantry (groceries)
43 minutes
average wait time
0.74 mi
Church-run food pantry providing free groceries to individuals and families in the Far Rockaway community as part of Adventist Community Services.
Tomorrow
2:30 pm–5:30 pm
Wed, October 28th (next week)
2:30 pm–5:30 pm
Wed, November 4th (in 2 weeks)
2:30 pm–5:30 pm
Wed, November 11th (in 3 weeks)
2:30 pm–5:30 pm
2:30 pm–5:30 pm
every week on Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries)
10 minutes
average wait time
2.57 mi
This location offers a food pantry, case management, and therapy services. The food pantry is open to everyone.
This Thursday
10:00 am–11:00 am
Thu, October 29th (next week)
10:00 am–11:00 am
Thu, November 5th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–11:00 am
10:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Thursday
Food pantry (groceries)
no ratings yet
2.12 mi
United Veterans Beacon House is a veterans-only nonprofit organization providing emergency food assistance through its on-site food pantry. An ID is required for services.
Today
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Tomorrow
9:00 am–1:00 pm
This Friday
9:00 am–1:00 pm
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Tuesday
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Friday
9:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Every location is different! Some places in Arverne By The Sea 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.
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.
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 Arverne By The Sea 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.
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 Arverne By The Sea that’s open today: St. Rose of Lima Church, The United Methodist Center in Far Rockaway, United Veterans Beacon House
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Arverne By The Sea for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Arverne By The Sea 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.