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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places 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.

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.

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 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.

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 that’s open today: La Jornada - Long Island , St. Cecilia's Food Pantry , City Harvest Mobile Market- Queensbridge , Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, St. Raphael - Food Pantry , 9 Million Reasons , Iglesia Alianza Cristiana Misionera Ebenezer , St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
La Jornada - Long Island
31 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 18 minutes
average wait time

0.57 mi
Info
Distribution starts at 11:00 am but you have to come early at 8 for lineup and to get tickets

Call a day in advance to confirm distribution is still on going on the day of
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Call in advance for services
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
  Get a number/ticket
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am
- Next Wednesday
  11:00 am
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Saturday
Location
47-09 30th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(929) 300-7068
http://lajornadany.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Cecilia's Food Pantry
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.06 mi
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 17th (in 4 weeks)
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 months)
  11:00 am–12:00 pm
- 11:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
24 North Henry Street
St. Cecilia's Auditorium
Brooklyn, NY 11222
directions
Contact
(718) 387-0256
https://discovermass.com/church/st-cecilia-church-divine-mercy-parish-brooklyn-ny/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Greenpoint Hunger Program
11 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

0.98 mi
Info
ID is required from picking up food from the food pantry

No requirements for the grab-and-go meals
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
136 MILTON STREET
The Greenpoint Reformed Church
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
directions
Contact
(718) 383-5941
www.greenpointhungerprogram.org
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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.
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.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
City Harvest Mobile Market- Queensbridge
20 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.48 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: (11004, 1100511101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106, 11109, (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).
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Proof of address required
  Recommended to arrive before 10am; people begin lining up at 7am
  Requirements/schedule may change in June
  Eligible if you are a resident of the Queensbridge Houses or Resident of Ravenswood Houses or member of the Jacob A. Riis Senior Center
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Wed, January 7th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, January 17th (in 4 weeks)
  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
Location
10-25 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(866) 444-0244
https://www.cityharvest.org/programs/mobile-markets/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, St. Teresa
22 reviews
Unclaimed
35 minutes
average wait time

0.88 mi
- Requirements
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Tue, December 30th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Tue, January 6th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
50-20 45th St
New York, NY 11377
directions
Contact
(718) 784-2123
https://www.saintteresachurch.org/news.htm
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
North Brooklyn Angels - Mobile Soup Kitchen(Manhattan Ave.)
11 reviews
Claimed
average user rating

0.91 mi
Info
The truck is parked in front of the steps of the St. Anthony of Padua - St. Alphonsus church at the intersection of Manhattan Avenue and Milton Street.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- Next Monday
  12:15 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  12:30 pm
- Mon, December 29th (in 2 weeks)
  12:15 pm
- 12:15 pm
  every week on Monday
- 12:30 pm
  every week on Thursday
Location
862 Manhattan Avenue
Greenpoint, NY 11222
directions
Contact
https://www.northbrooklynangels.org/meals/
Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, St. Raphael - Food Pantry
20 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.41 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- Today
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Next Thursday
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
35-20 Greenpoint Ave
New York, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 729-8957
https://www.ccbq.org/service/food-pantry-network/
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Food pantry (groceries)
9 Million Reasons
65 reviews
Unclaimed
40 minutes
average wait time

1.35 mi
- Requirements
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Closed on Thanksgiving. Christmas & New Year
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–3:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Wednesday
  CLOSED
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Next Thursday
  CLOSED
  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
Location
39–21 Crescent Street
New York, New York 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 361-5454
https://www.9millionreasons.nyc/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Iglesia Alianza Cristiana Misionera Ebenezer
25 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

0.95 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  8:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, December 27th (next week)
  8:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, January 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  8:00 am–1:00 pm
- 8:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
43-02 38th St
New York, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 729-1944
https://www.facebook.com/IglesiaACMEbenezerqueens/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

1.24 mi
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, January 17th (in 4 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
39-38 29th St
New York, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 729-6060
https://www.ccbq.org/service/food-pantry-network/, http://www.stpatlic.org/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 that’s open today: La Jornada - Long Island, St. Cecilia's Food Pantry, City Harvest Mobile Market- Queensbridge, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, St. Raphael - Food Pantry, 9 Million Reasons, Iglesia Alianza Cristiana Misionera Ebenezer, St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.