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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Ministerio La Luz De La Esperanza Para Las Naciones De Jesucrist

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.69 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, July 9th (in 2 weeks)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • Thu, July 16th (in 3 weeks)

      5:00 pm–7:00 pm

    • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Ministerio La Luz De La Esperanza Para Las Naciones De Jesucrist

    Location

    80-02 41st Avenue

    Elmhurst, NY 11373

    directions

    Contact

    (631) 336-0572
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi


    Info

    Volunteer-led, queer-centered community pantry that distributes free fresh produce to anyone in need in Jackson Heights, in partnership with Colectivo Intercultural TRANSgrediendo.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Fri, July 24th (in 4 weeks)

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Fri, August 28th (in 2 months)

      1:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    Contact

    https://www.lovewinsnyc.org/locations

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    41 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.73 mi


    Info

    Church‑based food pantry distributing free groceries to community members on‑site.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 4th (next week)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  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 Jackson Heights.

  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)

    43 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.57 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Fri, July 3rd (next week)

      12:00 pm

    • Fri, July 17th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm

    • Fri, August 7th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Friday

    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Friday

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

    38 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.35 mi


    Info

    The soup kitchen operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. Food pantry registration required on site

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

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

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:30 am–1:00 pm

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

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

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    50 minutes

    average wait time

    0.29 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, July 21st (in 4 weeks)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tue, August 4th (in 2 months)

      2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 6th (in 2 months)

      12:00 pm

    • Thu, September 3rd (in 3 months)

      12:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.55 mi


    Info

    A trans-led community center that provides a free LGBTQI-focused soup kitchen and a fresh-food pantry in partnership with Love Wins NYC. It prioritizes transgender, gender-nonconforming, QTBIPOC, sex workers, immigrants, and the broader LGBTQ+ community, and serves all in need. The center also offers health, legal, and other social support services.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Proof of address required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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

    71 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    0.71 mi


    Info

    Please check the website or their Facebook account for any updates regarding the food distribution.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

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

    • Sat, July 4th (next week)

      CLOSED

    • Sat, July 4th (next week)

      CLOSED

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

      every week on Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 2:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    63 reviews

    Unclaimed

    43 minutes

    average wait time

    0.7 mi


    Info

    (Closed July & August) Line starts forming as early as 7am

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Tue, July 14th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights that’s open today: LOVE WINS FOOD PANTRY - MERCADITO SOLIDARIO, The Salvation Army – Templo de Queens, Colectivo TRANSgrediendo

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.