last updated: February 9 2024
The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center has partnered with Share Meals, Hunger Free America, BetaNYC and Plentiful to compile the most current and accurate data for these resource guides, which are CONTINUALLY UPDATED.
THE RESOURCE GUIDES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES TO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL info@nycfoodpolicy.org. THANK YOU!
Table of Contents
- NYC Food Resource Guide: Jackson Heights
- Jackson Heights Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
- Meals for Seniors (60-years-old and above)
- Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & Retail Food Stores (Offering Delivery)
- Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & Retail Food Stores (No Delivery)
- Farmers' Markets in Jackson Heights
- Community Fridges in Jackson Heights
- Social Services in Jackson Heights
- Child and Family Services in Jackson Heights
- Resources for People with Disabilities
- Services for People with Disabilities in Jackson Heights
- Education and Employment Services in Jackson Heights
- Health and Medical Services in Jackson Heights
- Legal Services in Jackson Heights
- Mental Health Services in Jackson Heights
- Mutual Aid Organizations in Jackson Heights
- Senior Services in Jackson Heights
- Substance Use Programs in Jackson Heights
- Women's and Domestic Abuse Services in Jackson Heights
- Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets
- Additional Resources for New Yorkers
- Case Management Services
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Official SNAP Enrollment Centers in NYC - Human Resources Association (HRA)
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Organizations Providing WIC Services close to Jackson Heights (Please call rather than visiting)
NYC Food Resource Guide: Jackson Heights
Below is a resource guide with the following information: meals for children, meals for seniors, retail food stores and their delivery/benefits policies, local food pantries and soup kitchens, resources for homeless people, resources for immigrant populations and resources for people with disabilities.
The Center has also included citywide organizations and additional resources for New Yorkers, which are applicable to community members outside of Jackson Heights as well. If you have family, friends or co-workers in other neighborhoods, please refer to our website where we have published additional reports. Please always call the listed organizations before visiting to get the latest information about their services, as many are changing daily.
If you or someone you know has additional questions or is facing hunger or food insecurity please contact us at info@nycfoodpolicy.org or call the following organizations:
- USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America): 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (para español)
- Text the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 914-415-6617 with a question containing the words food, summer, or meals for resources near you.
- HRA’s Emergency Food Hotline: 866-888-8777
- Shelter or Temporary Housing Assistance: 3-1-1
Jackson Heights Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center is collaborating with Plentiful: a completely free, easy-to-use reservation system for food pantries and the people they serve. Through their database, the information below is constantly updated with the latest opening hours and/or changes.
Atonement Lutheran Church
30-61 87th St, Queens, NY 11369
Status: Open
ID Required: No
Kosher,Halal- Thursday 7:00AM-9:00AM
- Serves everyone
- ID not required but need to sign in with a sign-in sheet
- To ensure best chances of receiving food, arrive an hour prior to opening
- Sometimes offer Kosher and Halal food, not frequently
La Jornada, Brigada de Esperanza
89-07 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11369
(917) 880-5693, (929) 300-7068, (718) 530-8638
Status: Open
ID Required: yes- Saturday
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- Saturday
Our Lady of Fatima Church
25-02 80th St, Queens, NY 11370
(718) 899-2801
Status: Open
ID Required: yes- Monday 9:30AM-6:30PM
- Open to everyone
- Must register on your first visit. Following that, you'll be informed which day the food pantry is open.
La Jornada, Community Center - Food Pantry
76-9 34th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(917) 880-5693, (929) 300-7068, (332) 228-8525
Status: Open
ID Required: No
Halal,Kosher- Friday, Saturday 12:00PM-3:00PM
- Open until food runs out
- Halal and Kosher available when provided to the pantry
Love Wins Food Pantry
78-13 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
Status: Open
ID Required: No- Friday
- Bi: Biweekly starting from Feb 10th
- Open to everyone, LGBTQ friendly
Make the Road New York, Queens
92-10 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 565-8500, (347) 869-5406
Status: Open
ID Required: yes- Wednesday 8:00AM-10:05AM: every other week
- Food available by appointment only
- To make an appointment please call the helpline and leave a message with all your info: (866) 365-2724 x333
Salvation Army, Queens Temple Corps - Soup Kitchen
86-07 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 335-3693
Status: Open
ID Required: No- Monday-Friday 11:30AM-1:00PM
- If you need help with groceries, call the listed number
St. Mark AME Church/The Voices of Hagar
95-18 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 205-0506
Status: Open
ID Required: No- Tuesday 10:00AM-12:30PM
Himesh Pantry
33-27 91st St, 2F, Queens, NY 11372
Status: Unknown
ID Required: UnknownJackson Heights Elmhurst Kehillah
33-47 91st St, Queens, NY 11372
Status: Unknown
ID Required: UnknownFirst Baptist Church - Food Pantry
100-10 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 446-0200, (718) 507-5457
Status: Closed
ID Required: No
Kosher,Halal- Saturday 12:00PM-2:00PM
- Closed until September
- Kosher and halal food sometimes available, not always.
First Baptist Church - Soup Kitchen
100-10 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 446-0200, (718) 507-5457
Status: Closed
ID Required: No- Wednesday 12:00PM-2:00PM
- closed until September
- Open to everyone
Living of God Church (Iglesia del Dios Vivo)
37-38 92nd St, Queens, NY 11372
(212) 825-0028
Status: Closed
ID Required: No- Wednesday 2:00PM-6:00PM
- Saturday 9:00AM-11:00AM
Meals for Seniors (60-years-old and above)
- Additional Meal Delivery (see local list below for meal delivery providers)
- 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 meeting the following criteria:
- Must be 60 years of age or older
- Must be unable to prepare nutritious meals or have no one to do so for you
- Must be able to live safely at home if services are provided to you
- Must be physically or mentally incapacitated and in need of some assistance
- 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.
- Who Can Apply for CSFP:
- Seniors 60 years of age or older
- To be eligible, applicants must have an income that falls within the CSFP guidelines established by the federal government, and be a resident of New York State.
- *How Do I Apply for CSFP: *To apply for the CSFP Program, 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
- New York Common Pantry: 423-438 E 138th St, Bronx, NY 10454
- Locations:
- GoGoGrandparent
- Allows use of Lyft or Uber without a smartphone.
- Step 1: Register for GoGo 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.
- PRESS 0 to speak with an operator about scheduling requests in advance or anything else.
- GoGoGourmet: Meals delivered to the door of your home (855) 754-5328
- GoGoGroceries: Groceries, delivered to the door of your home (855) 222-4919
- PLEASE SCROLL DOWN to the section “Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets” FOR MORE MEAL DELIVERY OPTIONS
Special Supermarket Shopping Hours for Seniors Only
- Aldi
- Some Aldi stores have adjusted their opening hours of operation to 8:30AM daily. The first hour is still reserved for seniors, expectant mothers and those with underlying health concerns on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Aldi
- BJs Wholesale Club
- 8AM-9AM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be open for members who are 60 and over.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest BJ’s
- Dollar General
- First hour of opening for senior shopping only.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Dollar General
- Target
- First shopping hour on Tuesdays is reserved for seniors and those with underlying health conditions.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Target
Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & 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 $15 in the app (for independent grocers, this may be higher)
- Many delivery services are flooded and there may be extra long wait times, unavailable products and/or no delivery possible.
The Food Policy Center team is in the process of verifying the status of any retail food store listed without a phone number.
Please call stores before visiting, as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to COVID-19.
Country Boy Deli & Grocery
97-10 32nd Ave, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 898-6489- Sunday-Saturday 8:30AM-10:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery radius: close to store
Dl Deli Grocery
91-19 31st Ave, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 651-2322- Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-11:00PM
- Sunday 8:00AM-11:00PM
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone after 3PM
- Delivery radius: local
International Deli Grocery Inc
94-11 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 899-1677- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-7:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone
Portuguese Live Poultry Market
3254 111th St, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 424-9032- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
- Saturday 7:00PM-3:00PM
- SNAP accepted
- Curbside pickup available
Trade Fair Supermarket
99-10 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 424-7358- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by Instacart and for in-store purchases
Walgreens
9312 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 426-3455- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-11:00PM
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by DoorDash and store website
N & R Delicatessen
77-19 25th Ave, Queens, NY 11370
(718) 899-2444- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PM
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone
- minimum 10$
- delivery to a 5 blocks radius
- After 10 am, delivery is available
Nick's Gourmet Deli
74-15 Ditmars Blvd, Queens, NY 11370
(718) 278-8338- Sunday-Saturday 5:00AM-4:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone, Seamless, and Grubhub
Trade Fair Supermarket
79-14 21st Ave, Queens, NY 11370
(718) 545-2754- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone
7-Eleven
37 Laguardia Airport, Queens, NY 11371
(718) 803-1418- Sunday-Saturday: 24/7
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available 24/7 by 7NOW app and DoorDash
- Delivery radius: 1.5 miles
- Delivery fee: Orders below $15 have a fee of $1.99
7-Eleven
79-01 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 899-6970- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available 24/7 with the 7NOW app and DoorDash
- Delivery radius: 1.5 miles
- Delivery fee: Orders under $15 have a fee of $1.99
7-Eleven
7814 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP accepted, cold food only
- Delivery available by Postmates
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
37 Grocery Deli
9001 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 803-2520- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 3 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
- Pickup available
Bravo Supermarkets
90-30 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00PM: Delivery Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- No contact Information available
CVS
89 11 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 426-2508- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM
- SNAP accepted in-store only
Delicias Caleñas
9541 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 507-0414- Sunday-Saturday 5:30AM-7:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Grubhub and website
- Additional notes: Spanish-speaking only
Downtown Natural Market
35-98 35-0 84th St, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 282-0110- Sunday-Saturday 7:30AM-7:30PM
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by Mercato
- Pickup available
Duane Reade
7301 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 672-8038- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Tuesday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by Postmates, DoorDash, and store website
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $15
- Delivery fee: $2.99
Duane Reade
3766 82nd St, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 507-8056- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Tuesday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by DoorDash and Uber Eats
El Nuevo Amanecer Deli
34-43 Junction Blvd, Queens, NY 11372
(347) 242-3446- Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-1:00PM
- Friday-Sunday 8:00AM-1:30PM
- SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: local
- Delivery minimum: $12
Ferreira Foodtown of Jackson Heights
76-10 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 424-1889- Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- Sunday 7:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- Wednesday, Friday 7:00AM-12:00AM: Senior 10% discount
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available online and Instacart
- Delivery radius: depends on size of order
- Delivery minimum: $35
- Delivery fee: $8.50
Food Bazaar Supermarket
34-20 Junction Blvd, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 565-2544- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $50
Food Dynasty
75-07 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 779-2077- Monday-Saturday 12:00PM-9:00PM: Delivery Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery minimum: $25
K & L Delicatessen
76-01 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 779-0506- Monday-Saturday
- Sunday
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone and for in-store purchases
- Delivery radius: 10 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
- Pickup available
Key Food Supermarket
86-02 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 457-3505- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $75
- Wednesday discount for seniors
Mehboob Grocery
37 83rd St, Queens, NY 11372- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP accepted
Mina Bazar Supermarket
7112 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 639-6462- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by Grubhub, Seamless, phone and store website
Rite Aid
85-10 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 476-3087- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by Instacart and DoorDash
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
Rite Aid
82-13 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 565-1473- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by Instacart, store website, and DoorDash
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
San Antonio Farm & Grocery Inc.
85-25 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(347) 808-7368- Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-1:00AM
- Sunday 7:00AM-12:00AM
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 10 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
Trade Fair Supermarket
89-02 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 533-0844- SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone and store website
- Delivery radius: depends on staff availability
- Delivery minimum: $35
Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & Retail Food Stores (No 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.” _
The Food Policy Center team is in the process of verifying the status of any retail food store listed without a phone number.
Please call stores before visiting, as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to COVID-19.
Anjali Deli Grocery
10223 29th Ave, Queens, NY 11369- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
Danny's Deli & Grocery
97-01 23rd Ave, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 429-7763- Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-10:30PM
- SNAP accepted
Diaz Grocery Store
9713 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11369- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
El Patron Mini Market Corp.
3205 Junction Blvd, Queens, NY 11369- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
KMB Deli
88-21 31st Ave, Queens, NY 11369- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
Reyes Grocery Store Corporation
3229 Junction Blvd, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 457-3902- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-8:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Stop 1 Grocery
23-34 94th St, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 446-0850- Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-11:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Pickup available
Bryanna Deli and Grocery
82-20 31st Ave, Queens, NY 11370
(718) 565-2195- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM
- SNAP accepted
Cannelle Patisserie
7559 31st Ave, Queens, NY 11370
(718) 565-6200- Monday-Friday 6:30AM-8:00PM
- Saturday 7:00PM-8:00PM
- Sunday 7:00PM-4:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Pickup available
D & S Airport Delicatessen
8420 Astoria Blvd 11370, Queens, NY 11370- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-3:00PM: Delivery Hours
- SNAP accepted
- No contact Information available
Food Universe Marketplace
77-55 31st Ave, Queens, NY 11370
(718) 651-6013- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
- SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only
7 Star Deli Grocery
89-02 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
Apna Bazaar Cash & Carry
7220 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 565-5960- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP/WIC accepted
Apna Bazar Farmers Market
72-30 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
California Fruit
8004 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Charles Farm
37-61 90th St, Queens, NY 11372- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
El Molino Supermarket
94-15 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(347) 455-3462- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-8:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
El Popo Mini Market
88-28 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 651-7174- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:30PM
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Additional notes: Spanish-speaking only
Foodtown
3695 76th St, Queens, NY 11372- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
Growing Farm
76-21 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Jak's Corner
73 37th Rd #2, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 898-0097- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Ma News Grocery
79-23 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 639-8599- Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-11:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Megna Grocery & Halal Meat
74-18 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
Mexican Deli Allende
87-17 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 424-4478- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-10:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- In-store pickup available
MJ Deli Inc
8010 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 779-7400- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Pickup available
New York Deli Grocery
76-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 899-5806- Saturday-Sunday 7:00AM-2:00AM
- SNAP/WIC accepted
New York Food Market
95-30 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 457-6961- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
NYC Food Mart
81-06 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
Patel Brothers
37-25 74th St, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 898-3445- Monday-Friday 10:00AM-9:00PM
- SNAP/WIC accepted
S Grocery
8618 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
Shah's Deli
74-05 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 779-2656- Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
The Lemon Farm
77-19 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 779-0500- Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
- Sunday 7:00AM-10:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Top Deli Grocery
95-12 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(347) 612-4847- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-11:00PM
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Pickup available
Wholesale Halal Meat
7060 Broadway, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 786-3600- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-10:00PM
- Saturday-Sunday 10:00AM-10:00PM
- WIC accepted in-store only
- Pick up available
Zibber Food
89-20 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
Zibber Food Grocery Co.
8920 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact Information available
Farmers' Markets in Jackson Heights
To ensure the below farmers's markets are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
Many farmers' markets accept cash, SNAP/EBT, debit/credit, WIC and Senior FMNP coupons. They may also offer Health Bucks for EBT users -- for every $5 spent in EBT, customers receive a $2 Health Buck coupon to purchase additional fruits and vegetables. For an updated list of farmers' markets near you (including days/hours of operation) visit nyc.gov/health and search "farmers markets."
*During the winter season, markets accept Health Bucks but may not distribute them.
- Jackson Heights Greenmarket
34th Ave btw 79th & 80th St., Queens, NY 11372- Sunday 8:00AM-3:00PM: June-Dec
- Sunday 8:00AM-2:00PM: Jan-May
Community Fridges in Jackson Heights
Community Fridges are public refrigerators that are projects enabling food to be shared within the community. Unlike food pantries, Community Fridges encourage community members to put food in and take food out as needed and with no limit. These Fridges are located across the five boroughs, organized by community members, for community members. Donations are provided from organizations as well as neighbors, and everyone is encouraged to take what they need and give what they don't need. The below list includes all community fridges within the neighborhood from the Map of NYC Community Fridges.
* The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center cannot confirm whether or not community fridges are monitored, regulated or organized by food assistance agencies or organizations, therefore we are unable to confirm food availability and/or food safety. The Center advises community members not to take any prepared food without a date written of when it was cooked or stored. There are no regulations mandating what can go into fridges and how long food is stored, nor how often Community Fridges are cleaned, organized, and maintained. For more information about ensuring food quality and safety, click here and here.
- JH Community Fridge
80-02 Northern Blvd, Queens 11372- Accepts fresh produce, dry goods, canned foods, dairy products, beverages, and labeled prepared foods
- Clement Smiley Community Fridge
93-01 Astoria Blvd, Queens 11369- Located in front of Buccaneer Diner
- East Elmhurst Fridge
32-37 Junction Blvd, Queens 11369- Unknown relocation
Social Services in Jackson Heights
Child and Family Services in Jackson Heights
There are no specific child and family service organizations found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.
Resources for People with Disabilities
Coronavirus is putting immense pressure on mobile and delivery services throughout New York City. Below are resources for people with disabilities who may already rely on these systems and/or need extra support during this time. Please call or email before visiting for updates about their services.
Center for Independence of the Disabled NY
- Currently with customers via telephone only.
- Manhattan office: 212-674-2300.
- Queens office: 646-442-1520.
- If they are unable to speak with you when you call, they will return all messages as soon as they are able.
- ASL-speaking consumers can call the Manhattan office VP line at 646-350-2681 or the Queens VP line at 347-905-5088.
- Coronavirus update
- Food access
- Transportation and Access-A-Ride
Crisis Services/Mental Health: Mobile Crisis Teams A Mobile Crisis Team is a group of behavioral health professionals — such as social workers, peer specialists and family peer advocates — who can provide care and short-term management for people who are experiencing severe behavioral crisis.
- To request a team, call NYC Well at (888) NYC-WELL (888-692-9355)
Helping Hands for the Disabled of NY
- Action Line: We are here for you 9am – 9pm, seven days a week at 718-606-9712
- Food Pantry Available for Disabled People: We can bring food to you.
NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
- Can be reached by calling 311.
- Coronavirus Information ASL Video
- Emergency Preparedness
- Housing
- Social Services & Benefits
NYC Mayor’s Office: Disability Service Facilitators Contact Information with EMAIL ADDRESSES and/or ASL VIDEO PHONES which may be helpful for people who are unable to hear and/or speak
- NYC Mayor’s Office
- Ms. Noel Haight
- Voice Phone: 646-527-0865
- ASL Video Phone: 646-396-5830
- Email: MOPD_DSF@cityhall.nyc.gov
- Department of Health & Mental Hygiene:
- Jorge Martinez, Esq
- Voice Phone: 347-396-6067
- Email: jmartin4@health.nyc.gov
- Department for the Aging
- Kim Hernandez
- Voice Phone: 212-602-4197
- Email: khernandez@aging.nyc.gov
- Department of Homeless Services
- Elizabeth A. Iannone
- Voice Phone: 929-221-6617
- Email: disabilityaffairs@hra.nyc.gov
- Department of Transportation
- Edmund Asiedu
- 929-441-9658
- accessibility@dot.nyc.gov
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities: The Front Door The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects people to the services they need and want. Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins which helps you learn about and access service options taking your needs and desires into consideration. It will also give you the chance to direct your own service plan or help your family member or loved one as they direct theirs.
- The first step: Determine eligibility
- If eligible to receive services: Begin planning process
- Support and service options available: residential, employment, day habilitation, children’s services and aging services.
Contact the OPWDD regional office that covers your county (Manhattan 646-766-3220) to access the Front Door, or call the OPWWD Info Line at 1-866-946-9733.
Olmstead Rights: New York Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations
- Links to government agencies and disability rights organizations in New York.
Services for People with Disabilities in Jackson Heights
City-Pro Group Inc.- Queens
8910 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 769-2698- Services offered: For children (birth to age 5) with developmental delays, disabilities, and autism; early intervention services, evaluations, Pre-School education, applied behavioral analysis service
- Services affected by COVID-19:
- Early Intervention Centers are currently closed until further notice. Home-based services remain open.
Education and Employment Services in Jackson Heights
There are no specific educational and employment service organizations found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.
Health and Medical Services in Jackson Heights
Elmhurst Care Center
100-17 23rd Ave, Queens, NY 11369
(718) 205-8100- Services offered: Nutrition and rehabilitative services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy
- New clients can have E-WIC card mailed to them
- Services offered: Nutrition and rehabilitative services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy
NYC Department of Health - Corona Sexual Health Clinic
34-33 Junction Blvd, 1st Floor, Queens, NY 11372
(347) 396-7200- Services offered: Provides low- to no-cost services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV
Regal Heights Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
70-05 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 662-5100- Services offered: Residential rehabilitation and healthcare center
- Additional information:
- Office Hours: Sun-Sat, open 24/7
Ecuadorian International Center
95-49 Roosevelt Ave, 2nd Floor, Queens, NY 11372- Services offered: Free housing and employment assistance
- Additional information:
- Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 10AM-7PM
American Family Community Services, Inc.
82-09 Roosevelt Ave , Queens, NY 11372
(718) 639-8370- Services offered: HIV/STI screening kits, assistance for health insurance, warm meals on Wednesdays (first come first serve), domestic violence support for victims, and education programs such as: English as a second language, citizenship test preparation, anger management, & parenting skills.
Chhaya Community Development Corporation
37-43 77th St, 2nd Floor, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 478-3848- Services offered: Housing and financial education, credit and budgeting lessons, free English classes, immigration services, small business classes
Desis Rising Up And Moving (DRUM)
72-18 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 205-3036- Services offered: DRUM was founded in 2000 to build the power of South Asian low wage immigrant workers, youth, and families in New York City to win economic and educational justice, and civil and immigrant rights.
- Additional information:
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 10AM-6PM
Make the Road New York - Elmhurst Center
92-10 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 565-8500- Services offered: Programs promoting adult literacy, civic engagement, community organizing, health access, leadership development, legal services, youth and school programs
- Services affected by COVID-19:
- Providing remote support to community members via telephone and web-based services, virtual classrooms, and online organizing including classes, screenings, legal counseling, health access and other services.
New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE)
71-21 Roosevelt Ave, 2nd Floor, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 205-1687- Services offered: A community based organization providing new immigrants with advocacy, adult ESOL education, and community organizing projects. Includes Google Maps training/New York mapping and résumé training. Free OSHA training, other skills and workers rights for immigrants.
Voces Latinas
37-63 83rd St, Suite 1B, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 593-4528- Services offered: Services for Latinas, including HIV screening, domestic violence services, health education, advocacy, empowerment, health and wellness classes, ESL classes, computer classes, and insurance enrollment
- Services affected by COVID-19:
- Running regular services remotely
- Additional information:
- HIV screening by appointment only
- Offers prepared meals every Wednesday at 1PM
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 10AM-6PM
Legal Services in Jackson Heights
There are no specific legal service organizations found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.
Mental Health Services in Jackson Heights
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens - Corona PROS Program & Behavioral Health Clinic
91-14 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(718) 779-1831- Services offered: Personalized Recovery Oriented Services is a mental health recovery and rehabilitation program that helps adults pursue and maintain meaningful life goals. Through group and individual work, participants learn skills to negotiate challenges in work, living, learning, or social environments.
Mutual Aid Organizations in Jackson Heights
Senior Services in Jackson Heights
There are no specific senior service organization found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.
Substance Use Programs in Jackson Heights
There are no specific substance use service organizations found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.
Women's and Domestic Abuse Services in Jackson Heights
There are no specific women's and domestic abuse service organizations found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.
Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets
- The GetFoodNYC Emergency Meal delivery program concluded on October 1
- City Harvest: Mobile markets are still operating throughout the city. Please click here to find a mobile market in your neighborhood.
- CityMeals on Wheels: Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers over 60 years old.
- Eligibility Requirements here.
- Require a Case Manager to coordinate services
- COVID-19 response
- 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 here.
- Require a Medical Provider to sign the application for services.
- COVID-19 response updates
- 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 (see bullets below)
- 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
- Thursday and Friday at 10AM-2PM
- Saturday 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. SNAP Application:
- Apply online for SNAP here.
- To locate a SNAP center near you click here. If you were already in the process of applying for SNAP:
- 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
- Monday – Friday 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
- Monday – Friday 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
- Monday – Friday 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
- Monday - Friday 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
- Monday – Friday 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
- Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
- For more locations, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/locations/snap-locations.page
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.
- Due to COVID-19, interviews may not be required or may be completed by phone. HRA will contact you if they need more information after you apply. For the Site Finder, enter your address and choose Site Type “Food Stamp Center” to find a CBO offering assistance with SNAP applications close to you.
- It is difficult to confirm the status of these organizations, so please always contact them before visiting. The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center 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.
Retail store locations accepting SNAP in NYC: 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.
Online retailers accepting SNAP in NYC:
- Amazon
- Add your SNAP EBT card here.
- Amazon Restaurants is not currently operating
- Amazon Fresh inventory and delivery may sometimes be unavailable; confirmation is available only at online checkout
- Prime Now, Amazon Fresh, and Whole Foods Market are still delivering. Delivery customers always have the option to select “unattended delivery” (if no alcohol in order) during checkout if they prefer not to come into contact with others.
- Check coronavirus updates here.
- ShopRite
- Do not accept EBT for delivery, just for pick up orders.
- Still delivering
- Implemented “drop at your door” service for delivery orders. Your driver will call or text you when they are on their way to make your delivery and your groceries will be left at your door unattended. (Provide your mobile phone number in the Delivery Instructions field at checkout when placing delivery orders.) Note, payment options may have changed to accommodate this service. *SNAP benefits cannot be used to pay delivery fees.
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
- Brooklyn Center Pharmacy at 104 Dekalb Ave., 11201 in Downtown Brooklyn
- Myrtle Drug Care at 355 Myrtle Ave., 11205 in Fort Greene
- Park Drugs at 801 Nostrand Ave., 11225 in Crown Heights
- Whitman Pharmacy at 329A Myrtle Ave., 11205 in Fort Greene
- Manhattan
- Drug Mart II at 4873 Broadway, 10034 in Inwood
- Dyckman Pharmacy at 199 Dyckman St, 10040 in Inwood
- Nagle Pharmacy at 210 Nagle Ave., 10034 in Inwood
- New Amsterdam Drug Mart at 698 Amsterdam Ave., 10025 on the Upper West Side
- New London Pharmacy at 246 8th Ave., 10011 in Chelsea
- New York City Pharmacy at 206 1st Ave., 10009 in East Village
- Quick RX UWS at 909 Columbus Ave., 10025 in Upper West Side
- 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
- Brooklyn
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC provides nutrition for eligible pregnant and postpartum women and children. Fathers and caregivers can also apply for their children.
- Normally WIC applicants must apply in person, but most centers are now working via phone.
- Determine if you are eligible for WIC here.
- You do NOT need to be a US citizen to receive WIC
- If applicants have all necessary documents, WIC benefits are effective immediately after application
- Locate a WIC center near you here or call 1-800-522-5006
- Those applying can make an appointment by calling one of the centers closest to them.
- Remote services available only
- For more information on WIC see the New York State Department of Health WIC website
