The rapid spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) has had an immense impact on the Hour Community Food Pantry. On average, our pantry has about 225 visitors per week. When the coronavirus pandemic began, we saw that number increase to a high of approximately 800 per week. We still see new faces every day, as the pandemic continues to have a devastating economic impact on the families and individuals we serve.
To donate to the pantry, please click here, and select Hour Community Food Pantry from the drop down menu. To volunteer at the pantry, please contact Kellie Phelan at kphelan@hourchildren.org or 718-482-8226. We are currently in need of volunteer translators.
We offer pre-packaged grocery bags for the convenience of our pantry-goers.
Our food pantry offers fresh fruits & vegetables, whole grains & beans, meats, fish, & milk.
We serve the community
Our multi-tiered approach to improving the health of our community doesn’t stop at our pantry.
Long Island City CSA
We host the local Long Island City CSA, allowing local farmers to deliver fresh produce directly to their urban customers. Any farm-fresh fruits and vegetables leftover from the CSA are donated directly to the pantry to be given to pantry clients.
Local Produce Link
United Way helps us connect local farmers to our food pantry. As a result, hundreds of pounds of fresh, organic vegetables are distributed to our clients each summer and fall.
Cooking Demonstrations
Educational resources like cooking demos help our community learn more about how to provide nutritious meals.
Other Services
Come to our pantry for free flu shots, SNAP, and blood pressure screenings. We distribute items such as diapers, formula, backpacks and school suppplies, and holiday gifts, when we can. We also host periodic financial literacy workshops.
Meet Our Volunteers
Kellie Phelan, our Program Coordinator, works with a dedicated group of volunteers that come weekly to help ensure that each distribution runs smoothly.
Visit the Pantry
See first-hand the impact we have on our community.
Pantry distribution takes place during the following days and times:
Mondays, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For any resources you need, please call or stop by between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Location
We are located inside a gated parking lot on 11th Street between 36th and 37th Avenues. Look for the green awning that says “Hour Children.”
For subway service, take the F train to 21st Street – Queensbridge at 41st Avenue.
For bus service, take the Q66 to 35th Avenue, the Q69 to 36th Avenue, the Q102 to Vernon Boulevard/36th Avenue, the Q103 to Vernon Boulevard/36th Avenue, or the Q104 to 11th Street/34th Avenue.
Phone
718-482-8226
Donate food today
The need for emergency food has increased in our community. The pantry fed over 9,600 people last fiscal year, a significant increase from the previous year. We encourage you to donate non-perishable food items.
Donations can be brought to Hour Children’s main office at 36-11 12th Street, Long Island City
Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm.
Bulk and corporate-sized donations help the most.
A Donation You Can Feel Great About
We couldn’t do Hour work without your support.