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Find Free Food In HillsideLemontree 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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Tabernacle of Prayer for All

    39 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 mi

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Tabernacle of Prayer for All

    Location

    90-07 Merrick Blvd

    Jamaica, NY 11432

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 657-4210

    jamaicatab.org

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

    First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica Food Pantry

    43 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 mi

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Appointments required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica Food Pantry

    Location

    89-60 164th Street

    Jamaica, NY 11432

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 526-4775

    http://firstchurchjamaica.org/

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

    Salvation Army, Jamaica Citadel Corps

    48 minutes

    average wait time

    0.66 mi

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • ID required

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday

    Map of Salvation Army, Jamaica Citadel Corps

    Location

    90-23 161 Street

    Jamaica, NY 11432

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 297-4860

  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 Hillside.

  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)

    Jamaica SDA

    1 hour 1 minute

    average wait time

    0.64 mi

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sun, May 5th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sun, May 12th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Sunday

    Map of Jamaica SDA

    Location

    88-28 163rd Street

    Jamaica, NY 11432

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 297-1113

    https://www.jamaicasdachurch.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    AIDS Center of Queens County, Jamaica

    average user rating

    0.63 mi

    Info

    200 tickets

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers upon availability
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Thu, May 16th (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of AIDS Center of Queens County, Jamaica

    Location

    89-74 162nd St

    New York, NY 11432

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 896-2500

    https://acqc.org/about-acqc/#service-section

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    First United Methodist Church of Jamaica

    26 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Mon, May 13th (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Monday

    • –

    Map of First United Methodist Church of Jamaica

    Location

    162-10 HIGHLAND AVENUE

    JAMAICA, NY 11432

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 739-2269

    https://fumcoj.com/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    The Harding Ford Vision

    1 hour

    average wait time

    0.82 mi

    Info

    • Need to arrive early to collect a ticket prior to being served.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 4th (next week)

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of The Harding Ford Vision

    Location

    157-22 Tuskegee Airmen Way

    Jamaica, NY 11433

    directions

    Contact

    (347) 661-7382

    www.thfv.org

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

    ​Macedonia A.M.E. Church - Food Pantry

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.69 mi

    Info

    • Tuesday is both soup kitchen and food pantry days. Arrive early to pick a number for the soup kitchen.

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • ID required
      • Get a number/ticket

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Come early to make a line starting at 9am
      • Get a number/ticket

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    Map of ​Macedonia A.M.E. Church - Food Pantry

    Location

    106-16 Guy R Brewer Blvd

    New York, NY 11433

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 739-5870

    https://www.macedoniaamec.org/contact

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    MUNA Social Services - South Jamica

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.74 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Mon, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Mon, May 20th (in 4 weeks)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Mon, June 3rd (in 2 months)

      4:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Monday

    • 4:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Monday

    Map of MUNA Social Services - South Jamica

    Location

    164-38 108th Avenue

    South Jamaica, NY 11433

    directions

    Contact

    (212) 920-6202

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Hillside 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 Hillside 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 Hillside that’s open today: First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica Food Pantry, The Harding Ford Vision

  20. Where are you located?

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