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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Adventist Community Services Center (NECACS)

    43 reviews

    Unclaimed

    22 minutes

    average wait time

    0.35 mi


    Info

    The Northeastern Conference Adventist Community Services (NECACS) Center operates a community food pantry and clothing closet and also offers free English classes and volunteer opportunities to support local residents in need.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

      • ID required
      • Seniors only
    • Wed, June 3rd (next week)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Adventist Community Services Center (NECACS)

    Location

    99-13 Northern Blvd

    Corona, NY 11368

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 291-8006

    https://www.northeastern.org/nec-service/adventist-community-services-center/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    59 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    0.49 mi


    Info

    (Closed July & August) Line starts forming as early as 7am

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, June 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, June 16th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.5 mi


    Info

    Parish-run Father Felix Varela Food Pantry providing free groceries to community members, with distributions in the church parking lot. This is part of a broader parish effort that also includes a weekly soup kitchen. The pantry is supported in part by partners like St. John's Bread & Life and serves anyone in need.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Thu, June 4th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Fri, June 5th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:30 pm

      every week on Friday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 1st 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 East Elmhurst.

  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)

    39 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi


    Info

    Church-based food pantry providing free groceries to community members.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Sat, June 6th (next week)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • Sat, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.45 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, June 3rd (next week)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.46 mi


    Info

    Food Pantry Hours: WED 5:30-6:30PM

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, June 3rd (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Wed, June 10th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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

    139 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.51 mi


    Info

    Corona SDA Church operates a weekly food pantry providing groceries on Mondays and a soup kitchen serving prepared meals on Sundays.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sun, June 7th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.68 mi


    Info

    A community‑led, church‑based partner site of La Jornada that offers free groceries, fresh produce, and occasional diapers, clothing, and other social‑service items to anyone who needs them. Clients receive a mix of shelf‑stable foods and fresh items, and the site operates as a walk‑in pantry without appointments.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • Thu, June 4th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • Thu, June 11th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.6 mi


    Info

    Food Pantry Hours: SAT 11AM-12PM

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

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

    • Sat, June 6th (next week)

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

    • Sat, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

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

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

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    83 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi


    Info

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Wed, June 3rd (next week)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Elmhurst 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 East Elmhurst 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in East Elmhurst to see if any are 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 in East Elmhurst.

  20. Where are you located?

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