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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry

    74 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    Info

    Located inside a gated parking lot on 11th Street between 36th and 37th Avenues. Look for the green awning that says “Hour Children.”

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • This Thursday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

    Map of Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry

    Location

    36-22 11th Street

    Long Island City, NY 11106

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 482-8226

    https://hourchildren.org/our-food-pantry/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.37 mi


    Info

    • Held in the basketball court off of Astoria Boulevard in the Astoria Houses
    • You are eligible if you are a resident of the Astoria Houses or are a resident in zip code 11102
    • Call the Mobile Market Hotline the day before for updates: 866-444-0244
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 2nd (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, May 21st (next month)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, June 6th (in 2 months)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    47 reviews

    Claimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    0.96 mi


    Info

    We give only one bag of groceries per person, no matter the household size. If you need food that can be prepared without a kitchen, please ask at the door.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Pet food may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      7:00 am–10:30 am

    • Today

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:30 am–2:30 pm

    • 7:00 am–10:30 am

      every week on Monday

    • 8:00 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 11:30 am–2:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 4:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  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 Astoria.

  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)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 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

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Unclaimed

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    1.21 mi


    Info

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

    • Requirements

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

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

    Schedule

    • Fri, May 1st (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, May 29th (next month)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.12 mi


    Info

    Liz's Pantry is open every other Saturday from 10-11 AM. The dates through 2026 are as follows:​​​

    January 10, 2026

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    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 2nd (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 30th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.1 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      5:15 pm–6:15 pm

    • Sat, May 2nd (next week)

      5:15 pm–6:15 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      5:15 pm–6:15 pm

    • 5:15 pm–6:15 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Community fridge

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    They do not operate a physical food pantry. Food is distributed by volunteer drivers and community leaders within their own communities on varying schedules. The organization does not distribute food directly.

    Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every day

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.16 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Thu, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am

    • Thu, May 21st (next month)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, June 4th (in 2 months)

      8:00 am

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • 8:00 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.23 mi


    Info

    Food Pantry Hours: FRI 4-6PM

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Astoria 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 Astoria 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 Astoria that’s open today: Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry, Astoria Food Pantry, NY Community Fridge Corp.

  20. Where are you located?

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