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

    Bethesda Mission Baptist Church

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.26 mi


    Info

    Church‑operated food assistance provides a weekly grocery pantry and an on‑site soup kitchen serving hot meals. Clients receive bags of groceries and can sit for a hot meal. Service is open to the public, first‑come‑first‑served, and requires a photo ID and a personal bag or cart.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am–10:00 am

    • Thu, April 30th (next week)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 7:30 am–10:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Bethesda Mission Baptist Church

    Location

    179-09 Jamaica Avenue

    Jamaica, NY 11432

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 297-5908
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.54 mi


    Info

    Schedule appointment through the Plentiful app

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:30 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Contact

    http://firstchurchjamaica.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 mi


    Info

    Community food pantry distribution run by MUNA Social Services’ Nourish Emergency Food Assistance Program (NEFAP) at Al Arafa Islamic Center, providing culturally appropriate groceries and fresh produce to households in need.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, May 1st (next week)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, June 5th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, June 19th (in 2 months)

      CLOSED

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

  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 Hillside.

  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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.22 mi


    Info

    Faith‑based nonprofit pantry that provides free groceries to households in need. It also offers clothing when available and connects clients to additional community services such as tax‑preparation assistance, defensive driving courses, and real‑estate classes.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tue, May 5th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 mi


    Info

    200 tickets

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Thu, April 30th (next week)

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Thu, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 mi


    Info

    Church-run food pantry providing free groceries to individuals and families in need; visitors may access the pantry once per week. Bishop Ronnie Davis is the pastor and overseer. The organization has a church secretary and Minister Samuel Guilion.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, May 6th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, May 13th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.59 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am

    • 9:00 am

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.59 mi


    Info

    Queens Tues, Wed, and Fri from 9am - 12pm 162-24 Jamaica Ave.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    2 reviews

    Claimed

    average user rating

    0.54 mi


    Info

    The soup kitchen is located inside Vital Church NYC. We are open every other Thursday from 12pm-2pm. Orders can be place the the day before until 12pm by calling or texting us at 347-472-0186. Please make sure to listen to the voicemail message to verify the days we are serving. If you need to contact us, please email theroskitchen@gmail.com."

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 30th (next week)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Thu, May 28th (next month)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.5 mi


    Info

    (917) 639-2476

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–6:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–6:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–6:00 pm

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

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Hillside 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.

  16. 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.

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

  18. 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.

  19. 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 Hillside that’s open today: Bethesda Mission Baptist Church, AIDS Center of Queens County, Jamaica, Food Stamp Office- Jamaica

  20. Where are you located?

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

  21. 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.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

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

  23. 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 Hillside, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.