KEHILAT SEPHARDIM FOOD PANTRY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE IS REQUIRED

If you have trouble signing up with Plentiful, please fill out this form https://forms.gle/ruJqpe2Z8Ang2QAV8 and bring your phone number written on paper before your arrival.

1. All clients must wait on the line until called and check in inside.

A STAFF MEMBER WILL DIRECT YOU INSIDE WHEN IT IS YOUR TURN.

2)All clients must have their phone number written down or have the plentiful app downloaded.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT PROVIDE PEN & PAPER TO CLIENTS.

3. Clients will be issued tickets based on the information listed in our system. If you believe this information is incorrect, please let us know.

(WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE IF WE BELIEVE THE INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED IS FRAUDULENT)

4. Clients must provide photo ID for any additional people they wish to pick up for

FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ID WILL RESULT IN THAT ACCOUNT NOT BEING SERVED

5. Clients can only be served once every 7 days.

(PLEASE NOTE THE LAST DAY YOU RECEIVED FOOD AND PLAN AHEAD FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK.)

6. Clients will only be given whatever food products are on the line at the time of their service.

7. Please take note of posted operating hours. (They are listed on the entrance door, our office door as well as on our website, google and all our social media).

CLIENTS WILL BE SERVED UP UNTIL POSTED CLOSING TIME.

ANY CLIENT COMING AFTER HOURS WILL BE ASKED TO RETURN DURING THE NEXT SERVICE DAY.

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE POLICIES

PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF STAFF AND MANAGEMENT AT ALL TIMES FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOU BEING DENIED SERVICE,

AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE, ALONG WITH BEING BLOCKED IN OUR SYSTEM. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE SEE A MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT

Food distribution on Wednesday is for seniors only. On Saturdays, it is open to all individuals and families. Clients often start lining up several hours before opening, sometimes as early as 5:00 AM on Saturdays, so plan to arrive early. Please note that a ticket or number may be required for service, and these may need to be obtained prior to the distribution, potentially at a separate location.

Community food pantry offering free groceries with halal options, fresh produce, and client‑choice shopping. Open distribution occurs weekly on Thursdays with a first‑come‑first‑served model until supplies are exhausted. Appointments are required Monday through Wednesday and can be scheduled by calling the primary phone line.

• Client can visit once a week
• Needs volunteers

Located in: Ezra Academy Inc. On-site registration required

Emergency food pantry in Kew Gardens providing weekly, nutrient‑dense kosher groceries to individuals and families.

Closed during Jewish Holiday, Thanksgiving day and New years day

Client-choice food pantry providing weekly groceries, including fresh produce, dairy, and protein. Additional social services may also be available. On Saturdays, clients often start lining up several hours before opening, so planning to arrive early is recommended.