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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry

    72 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.65 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.”

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Thursday

      2:00 pm–4:00 pm

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

    Map of Hour Children - Our Outreach Food Pantry

    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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.97 mi


    Info

    Liz's Pantry is open every other Saturday from 10-11 AM. The dates through 2026 are as follows:​​​

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    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.48 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: (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).

    Eligible if you are a resident of the Queensbridge Houses or Resident of Ravenswood Houses or member of the Jacob A. Riis Senior Center

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Wed, May 6th (next month)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, May 16th (next month)

      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

  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 Roosevelt Island.

  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)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.76 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

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

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

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

      every week on Tuesday

    Contact

    (212) 288-6743

    UOCNYC.org

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.58 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Next 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

    Contact

    (718) 784-4673

    https://www.cohi.us/breadoflife

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.96 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sun, April 12th (in 2 weeks)

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sun, April 19th (in 3 weeks)

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    40 minutes

    average wait time

    0.28 mi


    Info

    Line forms behind the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Building at 3:00 PM.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Seniors only
      • Registration required
      • Schedule appointment through Plentiful app
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Toiletries may be available
      • Pet food may be available

    Schedule

    • Fri, April 17th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, May 1st (in 4 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Fri, May 15th (next month)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Friday

    Contact

    (646) 361-6469

    ridainc.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.71 mi


    Info

    Distribution is at NW Corner of 60th st and Park ave "For a smoother experience, this is a grab-and-go meal site where trucks arrive sometimes earlier or later due to traffic. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time. If the truck is running late, please allow at least 15 minutes from the scheduled arrival time before inquiring."

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm

    • Next Sunday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:30 pm

      every day

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.98 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 18th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 16th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 20th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Roosevelt Island 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Roosevelt Island do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Roosevelt Island that’s open today: Liz's Pantry, All Saints Episcopal Church

  19. Where are you located?

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

  20. 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.

  21. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

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

  22. 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 Roosevelt Island, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.