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 North Lawrence.

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 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.

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 North Lawrence 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?

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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Food pantry (groceries)
AIDS Center of Queens County – Far Rockaway Food Pantry
34 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.5 mi
Info
This location offers a food pantry, case management, and therapy services. The food pantry is open to everyone.
Requirements
You can visit once a month
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Schedule
Next Thursday
10:00 am–11:00 am
Thu, October 15th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–11:00 am
Thu, October 22nd (in 3 weeks)
10:00 am–11:00 am
10:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Thursday
Location
1600 Central Avenue
2nd Floor
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
directions
Contact
(718) 868-8645
https://acqc.org
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The United Methodist Center in Far Rockaway
56 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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Appointment required
Next Monday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
Appointment required
Next Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am–11:00 am
Appointment required
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
Location
1032 Beach 19th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
directions
Contact
(718) 327-5071
https://app.plentifulapp.com/a/pantries?id=174
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
Appointment required
Next Thursday
9:30 am–4:00 pm
Appointment required
Tue, October 13th (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–4:00 pm
Appointment required
9:30 am–4:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
15-25 Central Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
directions
Contact
(718) 327-7755
https://www.jccrp.org/services
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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 North Lawrence.
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), Food pantry (groceries)
JASA — Brookdale Village Older Adult Center
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
Location
131 Beach 19th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
directions
Contact
(718) 471-3200
https://www.jasa.org/services/older-adult-centers
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
JASA Roy Reuther Older Adult Center
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
Location
711C Seagirt Avenue, Apt. 2N
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
directions
Contact
(718) 471-3110
https://www.jasa.org/services/older-adult-centers
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jewish Services Coalition
2 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

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
Location
11-44 Foam Place
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
directions
Contact
(718) 327-6060
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Yvonne Gittens Food Pantry (at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Rosedale)
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, October 10th (next week)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Sat, October 17th (in 2 weeks)
11:00 am–1:00 pm
11:00 am–1:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Location
137-28 244th St.
Rosedale, NY 11422
directions
Contact
(718) 360-7650
https://stpetersrosedale.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Presbyterian Church of Far Rockaway
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, October 10th (next week)
9:00 am–10:30 am
Sat, October 17th (in 2 weeks)
9:00 am–10:30 am
9:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Saturday
Location
896 Central Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
directions
Contact
(718) 327-2440
https://www.firstpresfarrock.com/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Queens Library - Rosedale
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
Location
144-20 243 Street
Rosedale, NY 11422
directions
Contact
(718) 528-8490
https://www.queenslibrary.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
First Church of God
27 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.35 mi
Requirements
ID required
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Next Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
Wed, October 21st (in 3 weeks)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
Wed, November 4th (next month)
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Food pantry (groceries): 9:30 am
every month on the 1st Wednesday
Location
14-25 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
directions
Contact
(718) 327-1114
https://www.fcogny.org/calendar
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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.
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 North Lawrence 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?
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
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.
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 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.
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.