How many free food pantries are there in Long Island City, New York?

Feed America's directory lists 16 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Long Island City, New York. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Long Island City?

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 Long Island City 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 Long Island City, 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 Long Island City?

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 Long Island City?

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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Food Pantries in Long Island City, NY

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Astoria Halal Fridge

community fridge

35-13 23rd Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11105

No phone — get directions below

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Requirements: Open 24/7! Free, outdoor community fridge/pantry operated by local volunteers.

Offers: Community fridge, Free

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Hours

Mon	00:00–23:59
Tue	00:00–23:59
Wed	00:00–23:59
Thu	00:00–23:59
Fri	00:00–23:59
Sat	00:00–23:59
Sun	00:00–23:59

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	09:00–16:00
Sat	09:00–12:00
Sun	Closed

Food Pantries in Long Island City, NY

Astoria Halal Fridge

Bread Of Life Food Pantry Long Island City

DOHMH Worksite Wellness Open House (The Factory)

East River Development Alliance, Inc.

Gotham Center - 3rd Floor Auditorium

Hour Children Community Outreach and Food Pantry

New York School Urban Ministry

Nine Million Reasons Food Pantry

St Raphael RC Church

St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church

Steinway Child & Family Services

Steinway Pantry

The Migrant Kitchen Incorporated

St. Mary's Senior Center

Center of Hope International Bread of Life

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