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Find Free Food In ElmhurstLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    34New Life Community Development Corporation

    32 minutes

    average wait time

    0.15 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of 34New Life Community Development Corporation

    Location

    82-10 Queens Boulevard

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Stacey's Pantry

    19 minutes

    average wait time

    0.42 mi


    Info

    • Make an appointment on Friday at 11am or Saturday at 9 am
    • Text 917-533-1679 for appointments for Fri & Sat
    • Closed Easter weekend
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Sat, May 11th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Stacey's Pantry

    Location

    49-48 91st Place

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Evangelical Church Christ Is the Light Church, Inc (Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La Luz)

    29 minutes

    average wait time

    0.36 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, May 3rd (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Friday

    Map of Evangelical Church Christ Is the Light Church, Inc (Iglesia Evangelica Cristo Es La Luz)

    Location

    89-14 48th Ave

    New York, NY 11373

    directions
  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 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)

    Commonpoint Queens Jack and Shirley Silver Hub

    18 minutes

    average wait time

    0.46 mi


    Info

    • They are a satelite location and therefore only offer few items and no fresh produce at this location
    • THey do not offer any online services at this location.
    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Fri, May 3rd (next week)

      9:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Commonpoint Queens Jack and Shirley Silver Hub

    Location

    77-17 Queens Boulevard

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Yeshua Worldwide Ministries New York Food Pantry

    38 minutes

    average wait time

    0.75 mi


    Info

    Thursday schedule 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm is for handicapped clients. Only serves those in zip code 11379.

    • Requirements

      • Zip code restrictions
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      • Seniors and people with disabilities
    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Map of Yeshua Worldwide Ministries New York Food Pantry

    Location

    79-11 Caldwell Ave

    New York, NY 11379

    directions

    Contact

    (347) 761-2268

    https://www.yeshuaworldwide.com

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Institute of Queens

    1 hour 8 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Fri, May 3rd (next week)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • Fri, May 10th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–10:30 am

    • 9:30 am–10:30 am

      every week on Friday

    Map of Jewish Institute of Queens

    Location

    6005 Woodhaven Boulevard

    Woodhaven, NY 11373

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 426-9369

    https://www.jiqueens.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    BVM St. Mary's Food Pantry

    1 hour 3 minutes

    average wait time

    0.75 mi


    Info

    Pantry will be closed 11/22 & 11/23

    • Requirements

      • ID required for all members of the household
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–11:30 pm

    • Thu, May 2nd (next week)

      9:30 am–11:30 pm

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 pm

    • 9:30 am–11:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of BVM St. Mary's Food Pantry

    Location

    70-31 48th Avenue

    Woodside, NY 11377

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 672-4848

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Rock Church

    35 minutes

    average wait time

    0.29 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Must call during this time to register and book an appointment
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Offers job training/assistance
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Friday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      11:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–4:00 pm

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

    Map of The Rock Church

    Location

    57-02 Hoffman Drive

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Blessed Virgin Mary/St. Mary-Winfield

    41 minutes

    average wait time

    0.82 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 2nd (next week)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Blessed Virgin Mary/St. Mary-Winfield

    Location

    70-31 48th Ave

    New York, NY 11377

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Colectivo TRANSgrediendo

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.82 mi


    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Focuses on LGTB community
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available
    • Info

      • Needs volunteers

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday the 27th

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Colectivo TRANSgrediendo

    Location

    3763 83rd Street

    Suite 1B

    Jackson Heights, NY 11372

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in 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 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?

    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 Elmhurst that’s open today: Colectivo TRANSgrediendo

  20. Where are you located?

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