The Tzu Chi Foundation New York Chapter operates a weekly food pantry from its Northeast Region Office in Flushing, serving approximately 2,000 households each month. The pantry provides free groceries including fresh produce sourced through food banks, government subsidies, and charitable donations. On the first visit, clients register with their address and household size and receive a food pantry ID and a Blue produce distribution registration card for future visits. Tickets are distributed at 9:00 AM on a first-come, first-served basis before distribution begins. The organization is part of the international Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, which provides material, financial, and spiritual aid. Services are available in both Chinese and English.

Food Pantry is located at the basement of rectory Pre registration is required please call ahead

On-site registration required

Muslim-led, client-choice food pantry operated by ICNA Relief that provides free groceries with dignity to anyone in need in the Flushing community. As a program of ICNA Relief (Islamic Circle of North America), the pantry serves all community members regardless of background, offering halal food options alongside a variety of grocery items selected by clients themselves.

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. Seniors fresh produce distribution is for August only

Must Call on Thursday at 718-353-4553 x0 to make an appointment for tuesdays

• Registration is required on the first Monday of every month before receiving any food, they provide pick up food day and time once registered. On-site registration required SACSS’s Food Pantry Home Delivery Program provides a critical nutrition lifeline for South Asian, AAPI and other underserved individuals who are chronically ill and/or older and homebound. If you are someone who needs groceries delivered to your home, please call us at (718) 321-7929

On-site registration required

KCS Flushing Older Adult Center (funded by NYC Aging) serves culturally appropriate Korean meals (breakfast and lunch) on site, with an additional Friday Grab-and-Go lunch. They offer bilingual case workers who provide social services and benefits assistance to seniors in the Flushing area. Registration is required for their meal services, and the Friday Grab-and-Go lunch operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. This organization does not operate a food pantry; clients seeking food pantry services are referred to the New York City Common Pantry for registration.

The Flushing Food Collaborative is a coalition of community organizations providing weekly emergency food assistance to households experiencing food insecurity in the Flushing area. Organized by the MinKwon Center for Community Action, the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce, the Free Synagogue of Flushing, Kissena Synergy, the Flushing Interfaith Council, and other local partners, the program distributes quality food items including fresh produce to individuals and families in need.

Must live in the flushing area