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  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    14 reviews

    Unclaimed

    23 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      7:30 am–9:00 am

      • Proof of address required
      • A photo ID is required
    • Thu, August 7th (in 2 months)

      7:30 am–9:00 am

      • Proof of address required
      • A photo ID is required
    • Thu, September 4th (in 3 months)

      7:30 am–9:00 am

      • Proof of address required
      • A photo ID is required
    • 7:30 am–9:00 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

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  3. Street view

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

    37 reviews

    Unclaimed

    50 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Please check the website or their Facebook account for any updates regarding the food distribution.

    • Requirements

      • Must be registered
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, July 12th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (718) 530-8638

    https://brigadadeesperanza.com/

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 26 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    **Before you come

    • If you already have a Plentiful ID card, please make sure you bring it with you to be scanned on Pantry Day.
    • If you applied last month at the Pantry, you will need to pick up your card on Pantry Day and have it scanned
    • If this is your first time coming to Marguerite’s Pantry:
      • You will need to complete a short application. You will need to give an accurate telephone number to apply
      • OR you may want to download the Plentiful app on your phone and fill out your information beforehand. Please follow the link below to get to the Plentiful website. https://plentifulapp.com/

    On pantry day

    • Arrive early and be prepared to wait as there are many families in need. The line starts around 7 am. PLEASE DO NOT LINE UP THE NIGHT BEFORE THE PANTRY!
    • Be considerate of others on the line especially the elderly and pregnant women
    • Keep all small children close by you
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, July 12th (next week)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, August 9th (in 2 months)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Sat, September 13th (in 3 months)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  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 East Elmhurst.

  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!

  8. Street view

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

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Adult diapers available
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays
      • Client Service hours

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, July 12th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Sat, July 19th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  9. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in East Elmhurst 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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 East Elmhurst do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  12. 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.

  13. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in East Elmhurst 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 East Elmhurst.

  14. Where are you located?

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