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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grace Church Food Pantry

    32 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 17th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 24th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Map of Grace Church Food Pantry

    Location

    14-15 Clintonville Street

    Whitestone, NY 11357

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 767-6305
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.58 mi


    Info

    A free ready-to-eat lunch service for children eighteen and younger, hosted at a public library branch. Operated as a partnership between Queens Public Library and the New York City Department of Education, the lunchtime service gives kids a welcoming place to enjoy a free meal in the library, where staff often pair the meal with reading activities, games, and other enrichment programs. No ID, paperwork, or registration is required, and children may visit on their own during the lunch service window to eat on-site.

    • 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

      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

    Contact

    (718) 767-8010(Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm)

    http://www.queenslibrary.org/programs-activities/kids/summer-meals

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.97 mi


    Info

    Free breakfast and lunch served on-site through the NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Program, operated by the Office of Food and Nutrition Services. The program is open to anyone 18 years old or younger, with no ID, registration, or paperwork required. Meals are provided at the school cafeteria during the summer break.

    • 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–9:30 am

    • Next Monday

      11:45 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:30 am

    • 8:00 am–9:30 am

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

    • 11:45 am–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 Whitestone.

  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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.33 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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.76 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

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.55 mi


    Info

    Queens Library Poppenhusen Branch partners with NYC Public Schools to host the city's Free Summer Meals Program, providing free lunches to children and teens during the summer. The branch is one of nearly fifty Queens Public Library locations distributing free, ready-to-eat meals through the federal Summer Food Service Program to help families when school is out. Vegetarian options are served at all meal sites, with halal options available at select locations. Kids can walk in during meal service without paperwork or an ID and enjoy a free lunch. Queens Public Library's Summer Meals also runs alongside 'Summer at the Library' programming that includes reading and family activities.

    • 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)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.71 mi


    Info

    Clients are required to sign in upon arrival. The line moves quickly. One person may pick up provisions for themselves and one other household. Please note that the pantry operates on specific Thursdays of the month.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Thu, July 16th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:11 am

    • Thu, July 30th (in 4 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:11 am

    • Thu, August 13th (next month)

      9:00 am–11:11 am

    • 9:00 am–11:11 am

      every 2 weeks on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.13 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 16th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–10:30 am

    • Thu, July 23rd (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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.17 mi


    • Requirements

      • You can visit once every 2 weeks
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Fri, July 17th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Fri, July 24th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    2.29 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, July 18th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 25th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Whitestone 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 Whitestone 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Whitestone 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 Whitestone.

  20. Where are you located?

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