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 in Flushing.

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 in Flushing 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 in Flushing 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?

You can browse these pages for resources in Flushing 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 Flushing.

Where are you located?

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

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Flushing 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.

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 Flushing, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
ICNA Flushing Pantry (ICNA Relief Flushing Food Pantry)
32 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.56 mi
Info
Muslim-led, client-choice food pantry operated by ICNA Relief that provides free groceries with dignity to anyone in need in the Flushing community. As a program of ICNA Relief (Islamic Circle of North America), the pantry serves all community members regardless of background, offering halal food options alongside a variety of grocery items selected by clients themselves.
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Wed, July 29th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Wed, August 5th (in 3 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
43-12 Union Street
Flushing, NY 11355
directions
Contact
(929) 329-7986
https://www.icnarelief.org/ny2/food-pantry/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
PS 20 John Bowne
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.6 mi
Info
Marc Mills (718) 707-4383 6/29/2026 10:00:00 AM 9/4/2026 10:00:00 AM
Requirements
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
8:00 am–9:15 am
Next Monday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–9:15 am
8:00 am–9:15 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
142-30 Barclay Avenue
Flushing, NY 11355
directions
Contact
(718) 707-4383
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Food pantry (groceries)
The First United Methodist Church in Flushing (후러싱제일교회)
17 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.12 mi
Info
The First United Methodist Church in Flushing runs the Food Sharing With Our Neighbors program, a weekly food pantry. Clients are advised to arrive early to line up, as the pantry closes when food is no longer available. Announcements regarding closures are posted on the information board.
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Thursday
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–10:30 am
Thu, July 30th (in 2 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–10:30 am
Thu, August 6th (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–10:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Thursday
Location
38-24 149th Street
Flushing, NY 11354
directions
Contact
(718) 939-8599
http://www.fumc.net/
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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 in Flushing.
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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
PS 214 Cadwallader Colden
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.65 mi
Info
Marc Mills (718) 707-4383 6/29/2026 10:00:00 AM 9/4/2026 10:00:00 AM
Requirements
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
8:00 am–9:15 am
Next Monday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–9:15 am
8:00 am–9:15 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
31-15 140th Street
Flushing, NY 11354
directions
Contact
(718) 707-4383
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
J.H.S. 185 Edward Bleeker
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.68 mi
Info
The New York City Department of Education's Office of Food and Nutrition Services operates a Free Summer Meals Program at this site. Children and teens ages 18 and younger receive free breakfast and lunch. No registration, identification, proof of income, or documentation is needed, and meals are available regardless of school enrollment, household income, or immigration status.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
8:00 am–9:15 am
Next Monday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
Next Tuesday
8:00 am–9:15 am
8:00 am–9:15 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:00 am–1:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
147-26 25 Drive
Flushing, NY 11354
directions
Contact
(718) 707-4383(Mon–Fri 9am–5pm)
https://www.bleeker185.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Mitchell-Linden Library
0 reviews
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no ratings yet

0.56 mi
Info
Queens Public Library partners with New York City Public Schools to host a free lunch program for kids and teens at branches across the borough. Children can stop by during service hours to enjoy a ready-to-eat meal served in the library's Community Room, no paperwork needed. This convenient drop-in program makes it easy for local families to make sure their kids get a nutritious meal during the summer months.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
31-32 Union Street
Flushing, NY 11354
directions
Contact
(718) 707-4383
https://www.queenslibrary.org/programs-activities/kids/summer-meals
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Queens Library-Flushing
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.8 mi
Info
Marc Mills (718) 707-4383 6/29/2026 10:00:00 AM 9/4/2026 10:00:00 AM
Requirements
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Tuesday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Next Wednesday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
41-17 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355
directions
Contact
(718) 707-4383
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Food pantry (groceries)
ICNA Relief New York Food Pantry - Flushing
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.79 mi
Info
ICNA Relief NY operates a client-choice food pantry serving families in the Flushing community. The pantry provides fresh produce, halal food options, and essential household items, with families selecting the items they need. Distribution continues while supplies last.
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Wed, July 29th (in 2 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Wed, August 5th (in 3 weeks)
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
43-12 Union Street
Flushing, NY 11355
directions
Contact
(718) 658-7028
https://icnarelief.org/ny2/food-pantry/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Food Truck
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.79 mi
Info
Free summer meals program providing ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch to children and youth at mobile food truck and school-based feeding sites throughout New York City. Operated by the NYC Department of Education's Office of Food & Nutrition Services through the federal USDA Summer Food Service Program. Children may simply walk up to receive a meal — no registration, application, proof of residency, or school-enrollment status is required. Open to all children regardless of income, immigration status, or which school (if any) they attend.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–1:30 pm
Next Tuesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–1:30 pm
Next Wednesday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–1:30 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–1:30 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
29-66 137th St
Queens, NY 11354
directions
Contact
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https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/summer-meals
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Food pantry (groceries)
FPCF Food Pantry
2 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.35 mi
Info
The FPCF Food Pantry, run by the First Presbyterian Church of Flushing, provides free groceries and operates a clothes closet alongside the food distribution. The pantry is open to anyone in need regardless of age and does not require documentation to receive services.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Next Saturday
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, August 1st (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Sat, August 8th (in 3 weeks)
11:00 am–12:00 pm
11:00 am–12:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Location
150-20 Barclay Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
directions
Contact
(718) 359-0161
https://flushingfpc.com/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Flushing 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 in Flushing 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?
You can browse these pages for resources in Flushing 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 Flushing.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Flushing for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Flushing 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.
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 Flushing, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.