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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    P.S./I.S. 268

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.08 mi


    Info

    P.S./I.S. 268 is a New York City Department of Education public school serving grades K through 8 in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens. Each summer the building operates as a Free Summer Meals site under the NYC Summer Food Service Program, offering free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch to any child or teen 18 years old or younger. The program is run citywide by the NYC Department of Education's Office of Food and Nutrition Services and serves ready-to-eat meals on a walk-in basis with no identification, paperwork, income verification, or registration required. School-year enrollees come largely from low-income families, with more than four in five students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch during the regular academic year.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–9:15 am

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–1:15 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am–9:15 am

    • 8:00 am–9:15 am

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

    • 11:00 am–1:15 pm

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

    Map of P.S./I.S. 268

    Location

    92-07 175 Street

    Jamaica, NY 11433

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 206-3240

    http://www.psis268q.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.06 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, October 6th (next week)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, October 13th (in 2 weeks)

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.41 mi


    Info

    Free summer lunch program for kids and teens, run by Queens Public Library in partnership with NYC Public Schools. Ready-to-eat meals are served on-site and must be eaten in the library. Open to anyone 18 years old and younger, with no registration, ID, or paperwork required. The program runs seasonally each summer.

    • Requirements

      • All children under 18 are eligible
      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      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

  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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    28 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

    • Tomorrow

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

      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • This Wednesday

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

    • Tue, October 6th (next week)

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

      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • 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

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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

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tue, October 6th (next week)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tue, October 13th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.42 mi


    Info

    **No hrs

    Senior programs and resources for the elderly, including an onsite food pantry. Congregate and home delivered meals may also be arranged.

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      8:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    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

    • This Saturday

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, October 10th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Sat, October 17th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    22 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–12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Friday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.62 mi


    Info

    Hungry for Knowledge is York College CUNY's on-campus food pantry program, providing free groceries, fresh produce distribution, and a grab-and-go snack station to combat food insecurity across the CUNY community. The program supports enrolled CUNY students, faculty, and staff, including emergency food vouchers for those facing high food insecurity affecting academic progress. Services include scheduled pantry visits and a quick-snack station so no one has to learn on an empty stomach.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–4:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–4:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 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

    • This Friday

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, October 16th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Fri, November 6th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Friday

  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: Allen Community Theodora G. Jackson Senior Center, York College Food Pantry, Hungry for Knowledge

  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.