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 Court Square.

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 Court Square 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 Court Square 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 Court Square that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/hour-children-our-outreach-food-pantry">Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/center-of-hope-international-bread-of-life">Center of Hope International Bread of Life</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/catholic-charities-brooklyn-and-queens-st-teresa">Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, St. Teresa</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/salvation-army-astoria-corps">Salvation Army Astoria Corps</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Court Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries)
La Jornada - Long Island
26 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour 30 minutes
average wait time

0.42 mi
Info
Distribution starts on 11:00 am but you have to come early for lineup and to get tickets

Call a day in advance to confirm distribution is still on going on the day of
- Requirements
  ID required
  Call in advance for services
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Registration required
  Get a number/ticket
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am
- This Saturday
  11:00 am
- Wed, October 29th (next week)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday, Saturday
Location
47-09 30th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(929) 300-7068
http://lajornadany.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry
49 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.94 mi
Info
Located inside a gated parking lot on 11th Street between 36th and 37th Avenues. Look for the green awning that says “Hour Children.”
- Requirements
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:30 am
- Tomorrow
  6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Fresh produce
- This Thursday
  2:00 pm
- 2:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
- 10:30 am
  every week on Tuesday
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
36-22 11th Street
Long Island City, NY 11106
directions
Contact
(718) 482-8226
https://hourchildren.org/our-food-pantry/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, St. Raphael - Food Pantry
18 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.97 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
Schedule
- This Thursday
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- This Saturday
  1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Thu, October 30th (next week)
  10:30 am–12:00 pm
- 10:30 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Saturday
Location
35-20 Greenpoint Ave
New York, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 729-8957
https://www.ccbq.org/service/food-pantry-network/
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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 Court Square.
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)
Roosevelt Island Disabled Association
18 reviews
Unclaimed
40 minutes
average wait time

1.07 mi
Info
The line starts at 3pm. Registration required on location.
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Registration required
  Need vaccination card if person wants to enter the building
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Toiletries, if available
  Pet food upon availability
Schedule
- This Friday
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Fri, November 7th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Fri, November 21st (next month)
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every 2 weeks on Friday
Location
546 Main Street
New York, NY 10044
directions
Contact
(646) 361-6469
ridainc.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Center of Hope International Bread of Life
13 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.68 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  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
38-49 12th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(718) 784-4673
https://www.cohi.us/breadoflife
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Food pantry (groceries)
Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, St. Teresa
20 reviews
Unclaimed
40 minutes
average wait time

1.33 mi
- Requirements
  A photo ID is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
- Info
  Client can visit: Once a week
  Closed on major holidays
Schedule
- Today
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Tue, November 4th (in 2 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tue, November 11th (in 3 weeks)
  4:00 pm–5:30 pm
- 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
50-20 45th St
New York, NY 11377
directions
Contact
(718) 784-2123
https://www.saintteresachurch.org/news.htm
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Food pantry (groceries)
City Harvest Mobile Market- Queensbridge
15 reviews
Unclaimed
1 hour
average wait time

0.59 mi
Info
Basketball court directly behind the Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House at 10-25 41st Ave Must be a Queens resident to receive food Zip codes serve: (11004, 1100511101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106, 11109, (11351, 11354, 11355, 11356, 11357, 11358, 11359, 11360, 11361, 11362, 11363, 11364, 11365, 11366, 11367, 11368, 11369, 11370, 11372, 11373, 11374, 11375, 11377, 11378, 11379, 11385, 11390). (11411, 11412, 11413, 11414, 11415, 11416, 11417, 11418, 11419, 11420, 11421, 11422, 11423, 11424, 11426, 11427, 11428, 11429, 11430, 11432, 11433, 11434, 11435, 11436, 11451). (11690, 11691, 11692, 11693, 11694, 11695, 11697).
- Requirements
  ID required
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Proof of address required
  Recommended to arrive before 10am; people begin lining up at 7am
  Requirements/schedule may change in June
  Eligible if you are a resident of the Queensbridge Houses or Resident of Ravenswood Houses or member of the Jacob A. Riis Senior Center
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Wed, November 5th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, November 15th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Wed, December 3rd (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
10-25 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
directions
Contact
(866) 444-0244
https://www.cityharvest.org/programs/mobile-markets/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
The Greenpoint Hunger Program
10 reviews
Unclaimed
23 minutes
average wait time

1.38 mi
Info
ID is required from picking up food from the food pantry

No requirements for the grab-and-go meals
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- This Thursday
  Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Wed, October 29th (next week)
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  Grab and Go Meals
- Food pantry (groceries): 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Thursday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
136 MILTON STREET
The Greenpoint Reformed Church
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
directions
Contact
(718) 383-5941
www.greenpointhungerprogram.org
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
North Brooklyn Angels - Mobile Soup Kitchen(Manhattan Ave.)
10 reviews
Claimed
average user rating

1.34 mi
Info
The truck is parked in front of the steps of the St. Anthony of Padua - St. Alphonsus church at the intersection of Manhattan Avenue and Milton Street.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
  Mobile soup kitchen truck
Schedule
- This Thursday
  12:30 pm
- Next Monday
  12:30 pm
- Thu, October 30th (next week)
  12:30 pm
- 12:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Thursday
Location
862 Manhattan Avenue
Greenpoint, NY 11222
directions
Contact
https://www.northbrooklynangels.org/meals/
Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Salvation Army Astoria Corps
24 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.64 mi
Info
Serves Astoria , Long Island city and Sunnyside , If you need to get register come on Monday. Once you will get registered with salvation food pantry you can make appointment on plentiful.
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Appointments required
  ID required for all members of the household
  Food pantry: Needs to fill out a form
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  ID required
  Registration required on site
  Schedule appointment through PLENTIFUL app
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  Walk-ins accepted
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  Walk-ins accepted
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–12:30 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
Location
45-18 Broadway
Queens, NY 11103
directions
Contact
(718) 721-9046
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/cure-hunger/
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Court Square 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 Court Square 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 Court Square that’s open today: Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry, Center of Hope International Bread of Life, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, St. Teresa, Salvation Army Astoria Corps
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Court Square for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.