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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Met Council- Queens Jewish Community Council

    39 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1 mi


    Info

    Located in: Ezra Academy Inc. On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of Met Council- Queens Jewish Community Council

    Location

    119-45 Union Turnpike

    Forest Hills, NY 11375

    directions

    Contact

    (718) 544-9033

    https://qjcc.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.75 mi


    Info

    Closed during Jewish Holiday, Thanksgiving day and New years day

    • Requirements

      • Seniors only
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–4:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am

      every week on Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 8:30 am–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    19 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.11 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Thursday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Mon, May 11th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

  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 Parkside.

  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)

    86 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 hour 30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.49 mi


    Info

    Food distribution on Wednesday is for seniors only. On Saturdays, it is open to all individuals and families. Clients often start lining up several hours before opening, sometimes as early as 5:00 AM on Saturdays, so plan to arrive early. Please note that a ticket or number may be required for service, and these may need to be obtained prior to the distribution, potentially at a separate location.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a week
      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, May 13th (next week)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Wednesday

    • 9:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    1.3 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am

    • Wed, May 20th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am

    • Wed, June 3rd (next month)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    27 reviews

    Unclaimed

    45 minutes

    average wait time

    1.28 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      8:00 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      8:00 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      8:00 am

    • 8:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.41 mi


    Info

    Emergency food pantry in Kew Gardens providing weekly, nutrient‑dense kosher groceries to individuals and families.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:30 am–9:30 am

    • Sun, May 10th (next week)

      7:30 am–9:30 am

    • Sun, May 17th (in 2 weeks)

      7:30 am–9:30 am

    • 7:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    61 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.45 mi


    Info

    • The food pantry is only open 3 Saturdays of the month.
    • Our close dates are publically posted on the front wall of the facility.
    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      7:30 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      7:30 am

    • Sat, June 6th (next month)

      7:30 am

    • 7:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 7:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

    • 7:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    31 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.26 mi


    Info

    • suggested to come in the afternoon for registration between 2 to 3.
    • Food is not distributed on the same day of registration. the ealiest you can receive food is the next day
    • Needs picture ID and TEFAP income attestation
    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce
      • Kosher food available

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • 3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.44 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, May 16th (next week)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, June 6th (next month)

      8:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, June 20th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, July 4th (in 2 months)

      CLOSED

    • 8:00 am–10:00 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Parkside 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 Parkside 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 Parkside that’s open today: PROJECT L.E.A.D., Commonpoint queens @ central queen

  20. Where are you located?

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