The Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity, in partnership with Share Meals, uses technology and community care to bring you these continually updated guides.

THESE GUIDES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT. If you know of any changes or updates to the following information, please email info@foodmedcenter.org. Thank you!

Rosedale Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens

Gethsemane Soul Saving Station
Website
145-41 228th St, Queens, NY 11413
(917) 519-6051, (718) 949-8662
Status: closed
ID Required: Yes
Fridays 3:00PM-5:00PM
- Temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID-19
Holy Temple Church, Inc.
Website
136-25 Springfield Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(917) 658-6337, (718) 276-4536
Status: open
ID Required: Yes
Wednesdays and Saturdays 11:00AM-12:00PM
Jamaica Queens Wesleyan Church
Website
134-49 228th St, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 712-0335, (347) 949-3816
Status: open
ID Required: Yes
Saturdays 12:00PM-1:30PM
Lebanon Seventh Day Adventist
Website
131-72 223rd St, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 525-4630
Status: unknown
ID Required: Yes
Lighthouse Baptist Church
Website
220-01 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 527-3228
Status: unknown
ID Required: Yes
Linden SDA Church Community Services
Website
228-20 137th Ave, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 554-0744
Status: open
ID Required: Yes
Sundays 10:00AM-1:00PM
One Way Church of Christ
Website
216-11 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 525-4260
Status: open
ID Required: Yes
Saturdays 10:00AM-1:00PM
- Entrance on 133rd St
Queens Faith Temple SDA Church
Website
217-03 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(917) 603-9295
Status: open
ID Required: Yes
Wednesdays 9:00AM-3:00PM
Sundays 2:00PM-4:00PM
St. Luke Baptist Church
Website
133-28 232nd St, Queens, NY 11413
Status: closed
ID Required: Yes
Wednesdays 12:00PM-1:00PM
V.E.T.S. Inc., Springfield Gardens
Website
143-17 Springfield Blvd, Queens, NY 11433
(718) 206-2376
Status: closed
ID Required: Yes
Wednesdays 2:30PM-5:00PM
- Basic photo ID needed to identify patron in case of language barrier
  - There may be exceptions, but generally advised to carry ID.
- Military members and veterans can get help
- Hot meals for the homeless
- may offer Boxed stuffing, Rice, paper goods, soap, detergent, showers for veterans
V.E.T.S. Inc./Taurus Associates, Inc.
Website
240-08 135th Ave, Basement, Queens, NY 11422
(646) 261-1973
Status: open
ID Required: Yes
Kosher, Halal
Thursdays 11:00AM-1:00PM
- Basic photo ID needed to identify patron in case of language barrier
- Kosher and halal available depending on donations
Village Fellowship Worship
Website
247-11 Francis Lewis Blvd, Queens, NY 11422
(718) 683-4020
Status: closed
ID Required: Yes

Meals for Seniors (60 years old and above)

Meal delivery services work on a case-by-case basis and may offer breakfast, lunch and/or dinner depending on the case.

Citymeals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors
- You must meet the following criteria:
- Even if you receive home care or Medicaid, you are still eligible to get meals if the home care worker cannot prepare a meal to fit your dietary or religious restrictions, or if he or she is designated to assist only with other tasks.
- Click this link and enter your zip code at the bottom of the page to sign up, or call the organization at 212-687-1234.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) at NYC Health + Hospitals / Kings County
- The New York State Department of Health's Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offers free, nutritious foods to seniors aged 60 years of age and older.
- Provides a free supplemental food package, once a month, to senior citizens 60 years and older. Packages may include: cheese, canned vegetables and fruits, canned meats and fish, breakfast cereals, UHT and nonfat dry milk, fruit juices, rice, spaghetti, macaroni, whole grain rotini, peanut butter, dried beans.
- The eligibility requirements for CSFP are:
  - You must be 60 years of age or older
  - You must have an income that falls within the CSFP guidelines established by the federal government
  - You must be a resident of New York State
- To apply, please call a CSFP local agency provider nearest you for application information. Once each month you or your proxy will pick up your food at a convenient food distribution site. The CSFP local agency providers are listed below:
- Locations:
  - New York Common Pantry
    423-438 E 138th St, Bronx, NY 10454
    (917) 982-2564
  - Food Bank for New York City
    (212) 566-7855
  - Kings County Hospital Center
    91-29 143rd St, Jamaica, NY 11435
    (718) 523-2220
GoGoGrandparent
- Allows use of Lyft or Uber without a smartphone.
- Step 1: Register for GoGoGrandparent by clicking here or by calling 1 (855) 464-6872.
- Step 2: Call 1 (855) 464-6872 and wait to hear: "Thanks for calling GoGo"
- Step 3:
  - PRESS 1 to immediately request a Lyft or Uber to your home.
  - PRESS 2 to request a Lyft or Uber to where we dropped you off last.
  - PRESS 3, 4 or 5 to request a Lyft or Uber to a custom pick up location (once you’re registered please give us a call to set these up).
  - PRESS 6 to request a Lyft or Uber with an operator.
  - PRESS 7 to request meals delivered from local restaurants near you, by delivery services like DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates, and Uber Eats.
  - PRESS 8 to request groceries delivered from local supermarkets, by services like Instacart, Postmates, Shipt, and more.
  - RESS 0 to speak with an operator about scheduling requests in advance or anything else.
GoGoGroceries
- Groceries delivered to the door of your home
- Call 1 (855) 464 - 6872 ext 52730

Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas, and Retail Food Stores

Offering Delivery

This list below includes all retail food stores within the neighborhood from the New York State Retail Food Store Open Data and a Google Maps Places API search with keyword search terms "bakery, convenience store, deli, food, grocery, supermarket."

For delivery services such as DoorDash, Instacart, FreshDirect, GrubHub, Peapod, Postmates, Shipt, delivery.com, Seamless, Yelp and UberEats, an email address and credit card is required for registration.
The listed apps do not accept SNAP (EBT) payments for delivery but many retailers do in store.
The SNAP Retailer Locator allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city, and state, or zip code. Enter your starting location and select a retailer or map point to get details and directions.
Delivery fees range from around $0.99 to $10, but most fees are waived if you spend over $10 or $15 in the app (for independent grocers, this may be higher)
Many delivery services are flooded and there may be extra long wait times, unavailable products and/or no delivery possible.

7-Eleven
Website
224-01 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
Every day NaN:undefinedPM 24/7
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: Yes
- Delivery available 24/7 by 7NOW app
- Delivery radius: 1.5 miles
- Delivery fees: Orders below $15 have a fee of $1.99
Great Supermarket
222-16 144th Ave, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 723-1444
Every day 8:00AM-10:00PM
SNAP Accepted: No
WIC Accepted: No
Key Food Supermarket
Website
225-01 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 949-3981
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00AM-9:00PM
Sundays 7:00AM-7:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes - in store only
WIC Accepted: Yes- - in store only
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
Road House Health Foods Market
Website
129-32 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11434
(718) 527-7684
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 11:00AM-7:00PM
SNAP Accepted: No
WIC Accepted: No
- Delivery available by Uber Eats, Seamless, Grubhub, and DoorDash
Stop & Shop
Website
134-40 Springfield Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 525-0600
Every day 6:00AM-11:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes - in store only
WIC Accepted: Yes- - in store only
- Delivery available by Peapod
- Delivery radius: throughout NYC
- Delivery minimum: per Peapod
- Delivery fee: As low as $2.95 with discounts, otherwise $6.95 for orders over $100, $9.95 for orders $60-$99.99
Walgreens
Website
21914 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 712-7895
Every day 8:00AM-11:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes - in store only
WIC Accepted: No
- Delivery available by store website
Western Beef Supermarket
Website
130-35 Merrick Blvd Addisleigh Park, Queens, NY 11434
(718) 949-6368
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00AM-10:00PM Store Hours
Sundays 7:00AM-9:00PM Store Hours
Every day 7:00AM-8:00AM Senior Shopping Hours
SNAP Accepted: Yes - in store only
WIC Accepted: Yes- - in store only
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10

Not Offering Delivery

131-21 Stop One Deli & Grocery
131-21 Springfield Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 276-7590
Every day NaN:undefinedPM 24/7
SNAP Accepted: Yes - in store only
WIC Accepted: No
136 Deli & Grill
135-33 Springfield Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 528-5900
Every day NaN:undefinedPM 24/7
SNAP Accepted: Yes - in store only
WIC Accepted: No
136 Deli Grocery
136-09 Farmers Blvd, Queens, NY 11434
(718) 527-0292
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
3 Hands Deli
220-26 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 749-5805
Every day 6:00AM-1:00AM
SNAP Accepted: Yes - cold food only
WIC Accepted: No
Abn Stop One Grocery
143-45 Springfield Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 978-8208
Every day NaN:undefinedPM 24/7
SNAP Accepted: Yes - in store only
WIC Accepted: Yes- - in store only
Adames Deli Grocery
250-13 Hook Creek Blvd, Queens, NY 11422
(718) 341-7945
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:00AM-9:00PM
Sundays 8:00PM-8:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
Arrow Deli Grocery
186-02 122nd Ave, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 723-3178
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 7:00AM-10:00PM
Every day 8:00AM-8:30PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
Dollar Tree
Website
248-56 Rockaway Blvd, Queens, NY 11422
(718) 807-3032
Every day 8:00AM-9:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes - in store only
WIC Accepted: No
Family Dollar
Website
231-38 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 414-6611
Every day 8:00AM-10:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: Yes
Five Star Food Mart
131-07 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11434
(718) 949-1381
Every day NaN:undefinedPM 24/7
SNAP Accepted: No
WIC Accepted: No
GNM Deli & Grocery
228-01 147th Ave, Queens, NY 11413
Every day 7:00AM-9:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
- No contact Information available
Health Conscious
231-22 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 712-7740
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 9:30AM-7:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
J & Y Springfield Deli Market
223-14 S Conduit Ave, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 481-9289
Every day 7:00AM-10:30PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
Jasmine Mini Mart
232-07 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(917) 572-7677
Every day 8:00AM-8:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
June Fish
143-65 243rd St, Queens, NY 11422
(718) 489-2799
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 8:30AM-7:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
King's Brother Farm
227-01 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 723-2488
Every day 9:00AM-5:00PM
SNAP Accepted: No
WIC Accepted: No
Laurelton Mini Mart
224-03 141st Ave, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 977-9300
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7:00AM-10:00PM
Fridays and Saturdays 7:00AM-11:00PM
Sundays 8:00AM-8:00PM
SNAP Accepted: No
WIC Accepted: No
Merrick African-Carribean
232-04 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 341-3509
Every day 9:00AM-9:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
Mikes Meat Market
218-22 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
(718) 528-2987
Every day 9:00AM-5:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes - in store only
WIC Accepted: No
Ramar Food Center
144-05 243rd St, Queens, NY 11422
(718) 949-9160
Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 6:30AM-9:30PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
Ronnie Ron Deli
134-47 Springfield Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
SNAP Accepted: No
WIC Accepted: No
- No contact Information available
Ronnie Ron Deli Inc
134-47 Springfield Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
SNAP Accepted: No
WIC Accepted: No
- No contact Information available
Rosedale African & Caribbean
143-71 243rd St, Queens, NY 11422
(718) 276-5500
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:00AM-8:00PM
Saturdays 10:00AM-8:00PM
Sundays 10:00AM-4:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes
WIC Accepted: No
Springfield 136th Deli
136-35 Springfield Blvd , Queens, NY 11413
(718) 341-9040
Every day 7:00AM-11:00PM
SNAP Accepted: Yes - in store only
WIC Accepted: No
Two Hand Deli Grocery
233-14 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11422
(718) 949-0272
Every day NaN:undefinedPM 24/7
SNAP Accepted: No
WIC Accepted: No
Waves Seafood Market
227-3 Merrick Blvd, Queens, NY 11413
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 8:00AM-7:30PM
Sundays 8:00AM-4:30PM
SNAP Accepted: No
WIC Accepted: No
- No contact Information available

Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets

City Harvest Mobile Markets
CityMeals on Wheels
- Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers over 60 years old.
- Eligibility Requirements
- Require a Case Manager to coordinate services
God’s Love We Deliver
- Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers who are too sick to cook or shop for themselves.
- Eligibility Requirements and Application Information
- Require a Medical Provider to sign the application for services.
Invisible Hands Deliver
- A program delivering groceries and other essential items to populations vulnerable to COVID-19.
- To request a delivery, use the form online or call (732) 639-1579 to request a delivery via phone
Meals on Wheels America
- Deliver meals to eligible Network of over 5,000 independently run local programs
- Search for participating locations near you here.
- Requirements and eligibility vary from location to location.
- Some locations may also provide additional services, including pet food and medical supply delivery services.
GrowNYC Fresh Food Boxes
- Seasonal produce well below retail prices
- Visit a Fresh Food Box site near you
- Pay in cash, credit/debit, EBT/SNAP, Healthfirst OTC cards (LIP and CC members only), Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, or Fresh Connect Coupons for next week’s share. Fresh Food Box uses an equitable pricing system to ensure access for all New Yorkers. Customers can choose one of three prices for the same share of food: $14, $17, or $20.
- Half-priced Fresh Food Boxes are now available for customers shopping with SNAP! Receive the same great bag of produce for just $7 when you pay with your EBT card at every GrowNYC Fresh Food Box site.
- Return the following week to pick up your share containing 6-9 items of fresh, high-quality produce.
- See GrowNYC updates here.
Mutual Aid Groups
- Click here to find the closest mutual aid group to you
- Request help online or call the Mutual Aid NYC Hotline: 646-437-8080
GrowNYC
- Farmers Markets and Youthmarkets: offering seasonal, fresh produce, for New York City residents.
- Locate a market near you here
- All GrowNYC markets accept SNAP and EBT. Most markets accept Health Bucks and FMNP checks. See the GrowNYC website for more information on using SNAP/EBT and FMNP.
- Deemed essential businesses, GrowNYC reconfigured 80+ food access sites to keep them open and safe for shoppers, producers, and staff.
- Working with community partners to deliver free Fresh Food Boxes to low income New Yorkers who are undocumented, unemployed, or struggling in high need neighborhoods.
- Building out distance learning resources to continue to support educators and the general public as learning spaces move remote.
- See GrowNYC updates here.
Common Pantry
- Providing takeaway meals for hot breakfast and dinner programs
- Online Ordering is back. Click here to get started.
- To sign up for the Nourish program, visit either our Manhattan or Bronx locations
  - 8 East 109th Street, East Harlem
  - 1290 Hoe Avenue, Bronx
    - Thursdays and Fridays at 10AM-2PM
    - Saturdays at 10AM-2PM
- For additional questions about services contact NYCPServices@nycommonpantry.org
Farms That Are Delivering
- A database of farms nation-wide that are delivering locally and across the country.
- Meat, produce, and dairy that can be ordered for purchase and delivery online

Additional Resources for New Yorkers

Case Management Services

See hitesite to locate a Case Management Agency near you

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP provides food assistance for eligible New Yorkers. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase fresh produce and groceries at participating stores and online retailers.
To help stop the spread of COVID-19, many local department of social services and SNAP Centers locations are consolidating their hours until further notice. We are asking New Yorkers to do everything they can through myBenefits.ny.gov. Please call your local district or visit their website to check their operating hours
All SNAP application and recertification interviews can now be done online/by phone.
Apply for SNAP online at www.nyc.gov/accesshra or by smart phone with the ACCESS HRA app. After you submit your application, complete your eligibility interview by calling 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
If you cannot get SNAP benefits quickly enough and need urgent help, please call the Emergency Food Hotline at 866-888-8777.
Apply online for SNAP here.
To locate a SNAP center near you click here.
Your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) case will stay open EVEN if you DO NOT...

Complete your eligibility interview in person if one was scheduled. You can still complete your eligibility interview by phone by calling 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Submit your 6-month periodic report. Please submit all required documents through the ACCESS HRA app’s mobile document upload feature.
Meet the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) work requirements

Official SNAP Enrollment Centers in NYC - Human Resources Association (HRA)

There is at least one SNAP enrollment center location open in each of the five boroughs at this time. Please call rather than visiting:

Bronx - Crotona S46
1910 Monterey Avenue, 5th Fl., Bronx, NY 10457
Phone: 929-252-7436 | Fax: 917-639-1107
Mondays – Fridays 8:30am to 5:00pm
This center includes a children's area that does not provide supervision.
Brooklyn - Clinton Hill #67
495 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn NY 11238
Phone: 929-221-2809 | 929-221-1568
Fax: 917-639-2511 | HDU Fax: 718-639-7705
Mondays – Fridays 8:30am to 5:00pm
This center includes a Children's Corner, which provides supervision during limited hours.
Brooklyn - Coney Island #63
3050 West 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Phone: 929-221-3856 | 929-221-3867
Fax: 917-639-2515 | HDU Fax: 917-639-2516
Mondays – Fridays 8:30am to 5:00pm
This center includes a children's area that does not provide supervision.
Manhattan - Waverly S19
12 West 14th St, 4th Fl., New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-352-2524 | Fax: 917-639-2504
Mondays - Fridays 8:30am to 5:00pm
This center includes a Children's Corner, which provides supervision during limited hours.
Queens - Queens S53
32-20 Northern Blvd., 2nd Fl., LIC, NY 11101
(Entrance on One Honeywell Street)
Phone: 718-784-6315 | Fax: 917-639-2492
Mondays - Fridays 8:30am to 5:00pm
This center includes a Children's Corner, which provides supervision during limited hours.
Staten Island - Richmond S99
201 Bay Street, 2nd Fl., Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: 718-390-6994 | Fax: 917-639-2537
Mondays - Fridays 8:30am to 5:00pm

For more locations, visit here.

Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) offering assistance with SNAP applications

Many CBOs provide help completing SNAP applications and screening applicants for eligibility.

They DO NOT provide interviews (the final step of the application process) - this is only done at the HRA locations listed above.
It is difficult to confirm the status of these organizations, so please always contact them before visiting. The Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity is continually reaching out to try to verify opening hours and temporary closures.
If you cannot go to a location, you can request reasonable accommodations (if you are working, elderly, or disabled; if you have problems with child care; if you have trouble traveling to a SNAP Center). Call HRA’s infoline at 718-557-1399 (free language translation services are available) or contact HRA online here.
BronxWorks

1130 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10456
SNAP@bronxworks.org
Interest Form: Need Help With SNAP? (microsoft.com)
Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Coordinators offer one-on-one assistance with the SNAP application process and obtaining the right documents and information to maximize your benefits. This service is confidential and no cost to you. If you would like more information on this program, schedule a time to meet with a NOEP Coordinator via the listed email or by completing the interest form.

Health Bucks

Health Bucks is a coupon program that is run by the City of New York for individuals who receive SNAP benefits, to buy fresh, locally-grown produce. Health Bucks can be used at any NYC Farmers Market that accepts SNAP benefits.

You MUST be a SNAP recipient to be eligible for Health Bucks.
For every $5 you spend at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, you can automatically and immediately get $2 in Health Bucks
Pharmacy to Farm Prescription program

Receive $30 in Health Bucks when you fill your prescription for blood pressure medication at select pharmacies in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan
Sign up at any pharmacy listed below:
- Brooklyn
- Manhattan
- Queens
  - Image Heights Pharmacy at 7501 37th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
  - Jannat Pharmacy at 7203 35th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
  - Nueva Vida Pharmacy at 81-25 37th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
  - Superior Pharmacy at 80-05 Roosevelt Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights

CFAM’s NYC Comprehensive Community Food Access Rosedale