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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Queens, New York: Hours & Schedule

Queens has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 5 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.

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Queens is the largest borough by area and the most linguistically diverse place in the world. The directory lists 6 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 5 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. First Baptist Church (100-10 Astoria Blvd.) and First Church Of God (21-23 Birdsall Ave) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

  • A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
  • Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
  • Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
  • The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in Queens

  1. Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
  2. Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
  3. Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
  4. Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

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Open by day in Queens

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Queens. Call ahead to confirm.

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Queens

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Queens

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Queens

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Queens

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Queens

Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Queens

Good to know

Which soup kitchens & free meals in Queens are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Queens soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (1), Thursday (2), Friday (1), Saturday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Queens open on weekends?

Yes, 1 open Saturday in Queens. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Queens today?

Most Queens soup kitchens & free meals take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Queens?

Most Queens soup kitchens & free meals are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most soup kitchens & free meals are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which soup kitchens & free meals serve Queens, Oklahoma?

These soup kitchens & free meals serve Queens and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 11369, 11691, 11106. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which soup kitchens & free meals in Queens are open on Monday?

1 soup kitchens & free meals in Queens is open Monday: Hour Children Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which soup kitchens & free meals in Queens are open on Tuesday?

3 soup kitchens & free meals in Queens are open Tuesday: H.O. Scott Education and Comm. Ctr. Peach Cobbler, Hour Children Food Pantry, St. Mary Star of the Sea. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which soup kitchens & free meals in Queens are open on Wednesday?

1 soup kitchens & free meals in Queens is open Wednesday: First Baptist Church. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which soup kitchens & free meals in Queens are open on Thursday?

2 soup kitchens & free meals in Queens are open Thursday: H.O. Scott Education and Comm. Ctr. Peach Cobbler, Hour Children Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which soup kitchens & free meals in Queens are open on Friday?

1 soup kitchens & free meals in Queens is open Friday: St. Mary Star of the Sea. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which soup kitchens & free meals in Queens are open on Saturday?

2 soup kitchens & free meals in Queens are open Saturday: First Church Of God, Haitian Baptist Church Of Salvation. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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