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    Food pantry (groceries)

    33 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, September 11th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, September 18th (in 3 weeks)

      8:30 am–10:00 am

    • 8:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (718) 699-1010

    www.qchnyc.org

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

    34 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    To schedule an appointment, text "FOOD" to 726879* or log in here. https://app.plentifulapp.com/a/pantries

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required
      • Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 am

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • No ID is required.
      • Text "Food" to 726879
    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

      • Client can visit: Once a week
      • No ID is required.
      • Text "Food" to 726879
    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Food pantry (groceries): 7:00 am

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    • suggested to come in the afternoon for registration between 2 to 3.
    • Food is not distributed on the same day of registration. the ealiest you can receive food is the next day
    • Needs picture ID and TEFAP income attestation
    • Requirements

      • Registration required
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Fresh produce
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • 3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

  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 Forest Hills.

  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)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Closed during Jewish Holiday, Thanksgiving day and New years day

    • Requirements

      • Seniors Only
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

      • Lunch
    • Next Tuesday

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

      • Lunch
    • Next Wednesday

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

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

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:15 am

      every week on Friday

    Contact

    (718) 520-2305

    https://www.yifh.org

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    4 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Registration required on site
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available
    • Info

      • May be closed during Jewish holidays

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      CLOSED

    • Next Tuesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Contact

    (718) 544-9033

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    Please bring a piece of paper written with your FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, and PHONE NUMBER.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am

    • Wed, September 17th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Wed, October 1st (in 2 months)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

  11. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Forest Hills 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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 Forest Hills do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  14. 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.

  15. Any pantries open today?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills.

  16. Where are you located?

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