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Tzu-Chi Foundation Food Pantry

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The Tzu Chi Foundation New York Chapter operates a weekly food pantry from its Northeast Region Office in Flushing, serving approximately 2,000 households each month. The pantry provides free groceries including fresh produce sourced through food banks, government subsidies, and charitable donations. On the first visit, clients register with their address and household size and receive a food pantry ID and a Blue produce distribution registration card for future visits. Tickets are distributed at 9:00 AM on a first-come, first-served basis before distribution begins. The organization is part of the international Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, which provides material, financial, and spiritual aid. Services are available in both Chinese and English.

  • Requirements

    • You can visit once every 2 weeks
    • ID required
    • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Proof of address required
    • Call in advance for services
    • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Registration required

  • Offerings

    • Free Groceries

Schedule

  • Next Friday

    10:00 am–11:30 am

  • Fri, November 13th (in 2 weeks)

    10:00 am–11:30 am

  • Fri, November 20th (in 3 weeks)

    10:00 am–11:30 am

  • 10:00 am–11:30 am

    every week on Friday

Map of Tzu-Chi Foundation Food Pantry

Location

137-77 Northern Blvd

Flushing, NY 11354

directions

Contact

(718) 888-0866(Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 8am–12pm)

https://tzuchi.us/offices/ny

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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Tzu-Chi Foundation Food Pantry, November 6th at 10:00 AM next week. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Tzu-Chi Foundation Food Pantry requires: ID required, Must bring own bags/cart, Proof of address required, Call in advance for services, First come, first serve: open until food runs out, Registration required.

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

No appointment needed! Just show up to Tzu-Chi Foundation Food Pantry during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Tzu-Chi Foundation Food Pantry offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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.

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

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, Tzu-Chi Foundation Food Pantry may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Tzu-Chi Foundation Food Pantry open today?

Tzu-Chi Foundation Food Pantry is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. Tzu-Chi Foundation Food Pantry is located at 137-77 Northern Blvd!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

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

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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.