How many free food pantries are there in Hempstead, New York?

Feed America's directory lists 38 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Hempstead, New York. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Hempstead?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Hempstead open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Hempstead, New York?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Hempstead?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Hempstead?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Agape Ministries Food Pantry

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50 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550

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Food Pantries in Hempstead, NY

Agape Ministries Food Pantry

Bethany Food Pantry

COG Of Prophecy Hempstead FP

Community Service SDA

Community Service SDA

EAC-Meals on Wheels

Family & Children's Assoc - Hempstead C.D.T.C.

Family and Children's Association

Glory House Recovery, Inc.

Hempstead AG: Open Arms Food Pantry

Hempstead Assembly of God - Open Arms Food Pantry

Hempstead Community Service SDA

Mary Brennan INN

Miracle Christian Center

New Life Ministries

Our Lady of Loretto

R.C.C.G. Chapel of Greatness

SHBC Missions

Salvation Army - Hempstead

St George's Church Food Pantry

The Hempstead Community Action Program

Union Baptist Church

E.A.C. - Meals on Wheels

INN - Interfaith Nutrition Network

INN - Mary Brennan

Nassau County Dept of Health

ABGS Hempstead Middle School

Agape Ministries FP

Agape Ministries Pantry

Deeper Life Fellowship

Faith Baptist Food Pantry

Iglesia Pentecostal de Hempstead

Iyaho Social Services, INC

Massive Food Pantry - Hempstead

Our Lady of Loretto Parish Social Ministry

Race Track Chaplaincy Of America

Rehoboth Fellowship Center

St Stephens Knanaya Catholic Forane Church

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