At The Moving Genie, we move more than furniture — we move families. Every day our crew works across Queens, Nassau County, and the greater New York Metro area, and we see firsthand how important it is for neighbors to look out for each other. That's why we've put together this community resource guide: a comprehensive, up-to-date directory of food banks and food pantries serving the communities we call home.
Whether you're going through a difficult move, experiencing a temporary hardship, or just want to know what resources are available in your neighborhood — this guide is for you. Share it with a neighbor, a family member, or anyone who might need it.
⚡ Quick tip: Hours and requirements can change without notice. Always call ahead or check the organization's website before making a trip. Most pantries will never turn away someone in need — don't be afraid to ask for help.
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Regional Food Banks — Queens & Nassau County
These are the umbrella organizations that coordinate and supply the local pantries throughout the area. If you're not sure where to start, these are your best first calls.
Food Bank for New York City
All Five Boroughs incl. Queens📍 39 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10006
Network of nearly 800 pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across NYC offering free groceries, hot meals, and SNAP enrollment support. Use their interactive locator to find the closest Queens location by zip code.
Requirements: No universal income verification — most locations serve anyone in need.
Island Harvest Food Bank
Nassau & Suffolk Counties📍 126 Spagnoli Rd, Melville, NY 11747
📞 (516) 294-8528 | 🌐 islandharvest.org
Long Island's largest hunger-relief organization. Offers emergency food, SNAP outreach, and home delivery for seniors 60+. Find your nearest pantry by texting your zip code to (631) 450-3775.
Requirements: Photo ID or proof of residency recommended; varies by partner pantry.
Long Island Cares — The Harry Chapin Food Bank
Nassau & Suffolk Counties📍 10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788
📞 (631) 582-3663 | 🌐 licares.org/find-food
Over 300 partner pantries, soup kitchens, and outreach programs. Their Mobile Food Assistance Unit delivers food throughout Nassau and Suffolk — call (631) 582-FOOD for schedule. First Stop Pantry hours: Mon–Fri 8:15am–4:15pm.
Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens (CCBQ)
Queens & Brooklyn🌐 ccbq.org/service/food-pantry-network
Network of pantries across Queens and Brooklyn that helped distribute over 1 million meals to more than 115,000 people last year. Their website (updated March 2026) lists all current pantry locations and hours.
Requirements: Open to all in need; no strict income verification at most locations.
Queens
Food Pantries in Queens, NY
Queens is one of the most diverse counties in the country, and its food assistance network reflects that — with programs offering Kosher, Halal, and multilingual services across every neighborhood.
Commonpoint Queens — Digital Food Pantry
One of the most innovative food programs in Queens, Commonpoint operates a digital pantry model where clients register once and then order their monthly food selections online or on-site for fast pickup. New Sunday hours in Forest Hills began in March 2026. Multiple locations:
Forest Hills (Central Queens)
📍 108-13 67th Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375
📞 (718) 268-5011 ext. 433
Hours: Mon–Wed 9am–2pm & 3:30–6:30pm; Thu 9am–2pm; Fri 9am–12pm; Sun 10am–2pm
Kosher & Halal options available
Little Neck (Tanenbaum Family Pool)
📍 58-25 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, NY 11362
📞 (718) 428-2077
Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–1pm; Fri–Sun Closed
Elmhurst (The Hub)
📍 77-17 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373
📞 (718) 268-5057 or text (201) 464-0685
Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm (call or text ahead — no walk-ins)
Queens Village (Martin Van Buren HS)
📍 230-17 Hillside Ave, Queens Village, NY 11427
📞 (718) 736-7100 ext. 1243
Call for current hours and scheduling.
To become a Commonpoint pantry client, contact Rory Hersch at (718) 268-5011 ext. 433 or rhersch@commonpoint.org.
YWCA of Queens — Mobile Food Pantry
YWCA of Queens
Flushing, Queens📍 42-07 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355
📞 (718) 353-4553
Hours: Tuesdays 11am–3pm by appointment only
How to Appointment: Call Thursday mornings to schedule for the following Tuesday. No walk-ins accepted.
Additional Queens Pantries
Masbia of Queens
Forest Hills / Central Queens📍 105-47 64th Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375
📞 (718) 972-4446 ext. 207
Kosher food pantry and soup kitchen serving Central Queens.
Hollis Ave. Congregational Church
Queens Village & Nassau County📍 211-04 Hollis Ave, Queens Village, NY 11429
📞 (718) 468-1498
Hours: Tuesdays 8am–11am (seniors/first responders: arrive 8–9am)
Open to all — serves both Queens and Nassau County residents.
Holy Temple Church — St. Albans
Southeast Queens📍 136-25 Springfield Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11413
📞 (917) 658-6337
Hours: Saturdays 11am–12:30pm (closed holiday weekends)
Korean Community Services of Metro NY
Bayside / Northeast Queens📍 203-05 32nd Ave, Bayside, NY 11361
📞 (718) 939-6137
Contact: Emily Li — emily@kcsny.org
Mount Moriah AME Church
Southeast Queens📍 16-20 Francis Lewis Blvd, Queens, NY 11411
📞 (718) 276-1750
Contact: Dr. Barbra Talley
Greater Ridgewood Youth Council
Ridgewood / West Queens📍 5903 Summerfield St, Ridgewood, NY 11385
📞 (718) 456-5437
Contact: Michelle Koch — mkoch@thegryc.org
Project Lead, Inc.
Richmond Hill / South Queens📍 123-19 Hillside Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
📞 (718) 495-6210
NeON Nutrition Kitchens (NYC Probation)
Jamaica & Queens Village📍 Multiple Queens locations — call 311 for nearest
Hours: Tue/Wed/Fri 10am–1pm
Open to everyone in the community — no probation requirement.
Battalion Pentecostal Assembly
Arverne / Far Rockaway📍 454 Beach 67th St, Arverne, NY 11692
📞 (718) 634-7172
Contact: David T. Cockfield
Nassau County
Food Pantries in Nassau County, NY
Nassau County residents have access to a strong network of pantries — from daily hot meal programs in Hempstead to weekly grocery distributions in Freeport and Westbury. The two regional banks above (Island Harvest and Long Island Cares) can also point you to the pantry closest to your zip code.
The I.N.N. (Interfaith Nutrition Network)
Hempstead, Nassau County📍 100 Madison Ave, Hempstead, NY 11550
📞 (516) 486-6243 | 🌐 the-inn.org
Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–2pm
Nassau County's most comprehensive daily program — hot meals, groceries, clothing, toiletries, and case management all in one place.
Long Island Cares Nassau Service Center
Nassau County📞 (631) 582-3663
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 9am–3pm; also Mon–Fri 10am–noon & 1pm–4pm at partner sites
Long Island Council of Churches — Freeport
Freeport / South Nassau📍 Freeport, NY 11520
📞 (516) 868-4989
Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9:45am–2:30pm
Salvation Army — Westbury
Westbury, Nassau County📍 992 Prospect Ave, Westbury, NY 11590
📞 (516) 338-7265
Food pantry assistance, emergency support, and community meals. Call for current schedule.
Freeport Community Food Distribution
Freeport, Nassau County📍 178 S. Ocean Ave, Freeport, NY 11520
📞 (516) 208-5919
Hours: Tuesdays 12pm–5pm
Weekly grocery distribution serving Freeport families.
St. George's Church Food Pantry
Hempstead, Nassau County📍 Hempstead, NY 11550
📞 (516) 483-2771
Hours: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 10:30am–12:30pm
Notre Dame Parish Food Pantry
New Hyde Park, Nassau County📍 1 Aberdeen Rd, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
📞 (516) 326-3403
Located close to Manhasset — a convenient option for residents in the Great Neck, Manhasset, and Roslyn area.
Young Israel of Woodmere
Five Towns / South Nassau📍 859 Peninsula Blvd, Woodmere, NY 11598
📞 (516) 295-0150
Kosher food pantry serving the Five Towns area of Nassau County. Call for current hours.
Quick Reference
Find Food Fast — Hotlines & Text Lookup
| What You Need | What To Do |
|---|---|
| Any Queens pantry | Visit foodbanknyc.org/find-food or call 311 |
| Nassau County pantry by zip | Text your zip code to (631) 450-3775 (Island Harvest automated) |
| Emergency food hotline | Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm ET) |
| SNAP enrollment help | Call 311 or visit any Food Bank for NYC location |
| Seniors 60+ (Nassau) | Call Nassau County Office for the Aging: (516) 227-8900 |
| Kosher or Halal options | Visit foodhelpnyc.org and filter by dietary needs |
| Long Island mobile delivery | Long Island Cares Mobile Unit: (631) 582-FOOD |
Know Before You Go
General Eligibility & What to Bring
Most food pantries in Queens and Nassau County operate with open-door policies. Here's what's generally true across the network — though individual pantry requirements can vary:
📋 ID & Documentation
A photo ID or proof of address is helpful but not always required. Bring what you have — most pantries will not turn you away if you don't have documents.
💰 Income Verification
The majority of pantries do not require income verification. You do not need to prove you meet a poverty threshold to receive assistance.
🌍 Immigration Status
NYC and Nassau County pantries broadly serve all residents regardless of immigration status. No documentation of citizenship is required.
📅 Visit Frequency
Most pantries serve clients once per month, though some allow more frequent visits. Some require registration on your first visit.
Note: Hours and availability can change due to holidays, weather, or supply. Always call ahead before visiting, especially at smaller church-based pantries. If a pantry is closed when you arrive, call 311 or text your zip code to (631) 450-3775 for the next nearest option.
From Our Team to Our Community
The Moving Genie has been serving Queens, Nassau County, and the greater New York Metro area since 2021. We know that a move — whether planned or unexpected — can be one of the most stressful times in a family's life. Sometimes the hardest part isn't moving boxes; it's knowing where to turn when you need a hand.
We put this guide together because we believe in the communities we serve. If this resource helped you, share it with a neighbor. If you know of a food pantry we've missed, reach out — we'll add it to future updates.
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