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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Jewish Community Council of Rockaway Peninsula

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.49 mi


    Info

    A kosher digital food program that allows community members to order food online from home through the Met Council Marketplace and schedule a monthly pickup appointment. Clients select their own fresh, frozen, and dry food items in a client choice model, with quantities based on family size. Holiday distributions include specialty items like cholov yisroel dairy, chicken, meat, and fish. The pantry also provides a daily emergency food pantry, SNAP enrollment assistance, emergency food vouchers to supermarkets, and home delivery of kosher food for Holocaust survivors in Far Rockaway. You must register online and be accepted into the program before you can order or receive food. There may be a waiting list for acceptance into the program, and clients have reported that the wait can be long.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Client choice pantry
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Thursday

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Tue, September 15th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–4:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Jewish Community Council of Rockaway Peninsula

    Location

    15-25 Central Avenue

    Far Rockaway, NY 11691

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 327-7755

    https://www.jccrp.org/services

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

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.93 mi


    Info

    Older Adult Center in Far Rockaway offering a daily hot kosher congregate lunch for older adults, along with classes, activities, and other supportive services. Fresh produce distribution is only in August. Tuesday and Thursday

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      • Fresh produce
    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.98 mi


    Info

    The JASA Roy Reuther Older Adult Center is a welcoming community space for adults aged 60 and older, part of JASA's network of 18 centers across New York City. It offers a vibrant daily program of social, recreational, and educational activities including exercise classes, arts and crafts, computer training, health screenings, guided world tours, Bible discussion, and group outings via the JASA bus. Congregate kosher lunch is served on-site each weekday. The center also distributes fresh produce and provides grab-and-go meal options when available. It is closed on federal and Jewish holidays.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Next Monday

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

      • Kosher food available
    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–4:00 pm

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

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

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

  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 North Lawrence.

  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)

    33 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.5 mi


    Info

    Community food pantry at ACQC’s Far Rockaway site provides weekly distribution of non‑perishable and refrigerated groceries to local residents; first‑time visitors complete on‑site enrollment with ID.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      9:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, September 18th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Fri, September 25th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 9:30 am

      every week on Friday

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

    54 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.65 mi


    Info

    A long‑running United Methodist City Society mission serving Far Rockaway with a client‑choice food pantry and weekday grab‑and‑go meals (lunch and dinner), plus emergency food assistance and connections to additional support.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

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

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

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

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.02 mi


    Info

    The pantry provides a client-choice food program where community members can order groceries online and pick them up monthly. It offers fresh produce, proteins, and shelf-stable items, with kosher options available. Registration is required for participation.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      10:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 10:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    3.02 mi


    Info

    Church-operated pantry providing free grocery distributions and nutrition education/resources to anyone in need in Southeast Queens.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, September 12th (next week)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, September 19th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, September 12th (next week)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • Sat, September 19th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:30 am

    • 9:00 am–10:30 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.47 mi


    Info

    Free summer meal program providing lunches to children and teens 18 years old and younger. Operated by Queens Public Library in partnership with the NYC Department of Education as part of NYC's Summer Food Service Program. Meals are served on-site at the library; no ID, registration, paperwork, or proof of income is required.

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    35 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    2.32 mi


    Info

    Jesus is Justice Mission, part of the J.U.S.T.I.C.E Organization, is a faith-based community outreach ministry serving Far Rockaway. They operate a community food pantry and provide broader support services, including counseling, clothing and housing assistance, and connections to other social service resources. Clients report that it is best to arrive early for registration or to receive a ticket, as food distribution may begin after the official opening time.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, September 16th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Wed, September 23rd (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in North Lawrence 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 North Lawrence 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 North Lawrence that’s open today: The Yvonne Gittens Food Pantry (at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Rosedale), First Presbyterian Church of Far Rockaway

  20. Where are you located?

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