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.

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 Astoria.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Astoria 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.

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.

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 Astoria do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Any pantries 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. Here’s a list of everything in Astoria that’s open today: PS 171 Peter G Van Alst , Center of Hope International Bread of Life , Queens Library-Steinway , Astoria Food Pantry , John Jay Pool

Where are you located?

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

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.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Astoria 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.

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 Astoria, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.

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Food pantry (groceries)
Isaacs Center Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.01 mi
Info
Operated by the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (now part of Goddard Riverside), this emergency food pantry serves Manhattan's Upper East Side. It distributes fresh produce and shelf-stable groceries, with periodic distributions of supplemental items such as pet food and infant formula/diapers when supplies allow. Kosher options are commonly included among available groceries.
Requirements
ID required
Registration required
Proof of household income required
Seniors only
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Tomorrow
9:00 am–11:00 am
Fresh produce
Wed, September 23rd (next week)
9:00 am–11:00 am
Fresh produce
Mon, September 28th (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Kosher food available
9:00 am–11:00 am
every week on Wednesday
10:00 am–1:00 pm
every month on the last Monday
Location
415 EAST 93RD STREET
New York, NY 10128
directions
Contact
(212) 360-7620
https://isaacscenter.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
PS 171 Peter G Van Alst
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.1 mi
Info
P.S. 171 Peter G. Van Alst is a New York City public elementary school that hosts the NYC Department of Education Free Summer Meals Program each summer. The program provides free, ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch to anyone 18 years old or younger, whether they attend the school or live in the neighborhood. No sign-up, ID, proof of income, proof of address, or appointment is needed, and meals are first-come while supplies last.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Open now!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:15 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:15 am
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:15 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:15 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:00 am–9:15 am
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
14-14 29 Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
directions
Contact
(718) 707-4383
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/summer-meals
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry
81 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.96 mi
Info
A client-choice, supermarket-style food pantry run by Hour Children that serves low-income families from all five New York City boroughs. Clients can select their own groceries in a dignified, welcoming environment. The pantry partners with City Harvest and the Food Bank for New York City to provide a variety of nutritious items. On-site registration is required to shop.
Requirements
Registration required
Offerings
Free Groceries
Other social services available
Fresh produce
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Client choice pantry
Schedule
This Thursday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Next Monday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Next Tuesday
10:30 am–12:30 pm
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Monday
10:30 am–12:30 pm
every week on Tuesday
2:00 pm–4:00 pm
every week on Thursday
Location
36-49 11th Street
Long Island City, NY 11106
directions
Contact
(718) 482-8226
https://hourchildren.org/our-food-pantry/
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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.
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 Astoria.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Liz's Pantry
11 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.12 mi
Info
Liz’s Pantry is a parish food pantry serving people experiencing food insecurity.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
This Saturday
10:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, October 3rd (in 2 weeks)
10:00 am–11:00 am
Sat, October 17th (next month)
10:00 am–11:00 am
10:00 am–11:00 am
every 2 weeks on Saturday
Location
406 East 80th Street
New York, NY 10075
directions
Contact
(212) 288-6250
https://www.stelmo79.org/lizspantry
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Food pantry (groceries)
City Harvest Mobile Market - Queens Mobile Markets - Astoria
28 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.37 mi
Info
Outdoor farmers’ market‑style distribution providing free fresh produce to Queens residents at the Astoria Houses basketball court.
Requirements
ID required
Must bring own bags/cart
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Schedule
This Thursday
9:30 am–11:30 am
Sat, October 3rd (in 2 weeks)
9:30 am–11:30 am
Thu, October 15th (in 4 weeks)
9:30 am–11:30 am
9:30 am–11:30 am
every month on the 1st Saturday
9:30 am–11:30 am
every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
7-1 Astoria Blvd
Astoria, NY 11102
directions
Contact
(646) 412-0725
https://www.cityharvest.org/mobile-markets/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center of Hope International Bread of Life
32 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

1.21 mi
Info
To reach the Bread of Life food pantry by phone, dial the main number and press 5 when prompted.
Offerings
Free Groceries
Schedule
Open now!
12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Tomorrow
11:00 am–2:00 pm
This Thursday
12:00 pm–3:00 pm
12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Tuesday, Thursday
11:00 am–2:00 pm
every week on Wednesday
Location
12-15A 40th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 784-4673
https://www.cohi.us/breadoflife
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Queens Library-Steinway
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.14 mi
Info
Queens Library-Steinway hosts New York City's free Summer Meals program in partnership with NYC Public Schools. Children and teens get a free, ready-to-eat meal at the library each weekday during the summer through the federal Summer Food Service Program. No paperwork, identification, or sign-up is needed. The program keeps young visitors fed with nutritious food while school is out for the summer in a welcoming public-library setting.
Requirements
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Today
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Tomorrow
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
This Thursday
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
21-45 31st Street
Astoria, NY 11105
directions
Contact
(718) 728-1965(Mon 10am–6pm, Tue 1pm–6pm, Wed 10am–6pm, Thu 12pm–8pm, Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm)
https://www.queenslibrary.org/programs-activities/kids/summer-meals
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Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs, Other
Astoria Food Pantry
54 reviews
Claimed
1 minute
average wait time

0.96 mi
Info
A grassroots, all-volunteer, neighbor-to-neighbor mutual-aid organization that provides free groceries and related community support through its pantry and community space.
Requirements
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Offerings
Free Groceries
Fresh produce
Diapers/baby essentials may be available
Clothing may be available
Schedule
Today
Food pantry (groceries): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
Tomorrow
Other material needs: 11:30 am–2:30 pm
Tomorrow
Other material needs: 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Other material needs: 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
every month on the last Wednesday
Other material needs: 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Other material needs: 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Other material needs: 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Other material needs: 11:30 am–2:30 pm
every month on the last Wednesday
Other material needs: 11:30 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 4th Wednesday
Other material needs: 11:30 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 3rd Wednesday
Other material needs: 11:30 am–2:30 pm
every month on the 2nd Wednesday
Other material needs: 8:00 am–10:00 am
every month on the 2nd Monday
Other: 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
every week on Monday
Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
every week on Saturday
Food pantry (groceries): 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
every week on Tuesday
Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–10:30 am
every week on Monday
Location
25-82 Steinway Street
Astoria, NY 11103
directions
Contact
(229) 304-8720(Sun–Sat 6am–8pm)
https://www.astoriafoodpantry.com/
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
John Jay Pool
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.04 mi
Info
Free lunch is served to children and teens ages 18 and younger through the New York City Department of Education's Free Summer Meals Program. The site is located at the John Jay Pool as part of a citywide effort to make sure children still have access to nutritious meals when school is out. No registration, identification, or proof of income is required to receive a meal.
Requirements
All children under 18 are eligible
First come, first serve: open until food runs out
Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
Open now!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Tomorrow
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
This Thursday
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
77 Cherokee Place
New York, NY 10021
directions
Contact
(718) 707-4383
https://www.opt-osfns.org/schoolfoodny/meals/default.aspx
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Manhattan
5 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.24 mi
Requirements
You can visit once a month
Offerings
Prepared Meals
Schedule
This Saturday
7:00 am
Sat, September 26th (next week)
7:00 am
Sat, October 3rd (in 2 weeks)
7:00 am
7:00 am
every week on Saturday
Location
230 E 90th St
New York, NY 10128
directions
Contact
(212) 289-1742
https://olgcstm.org
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Astoria 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.
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.
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 Astoria do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
Any pantries 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. Here’s a list of everything in Astoria that’s open today: PS 171 Peter G Van Alst, Center of Hope International Bread of Life, Queens Library-Steinway, Astoria Food Pantry, John Jay Pool
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Astoria for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.
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.
Can I build a weekly food schedule?
Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Astoria 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.
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 Astoria, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.