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Free food for you and your family

Anyone who needs food is welcome. No proof of income, no appointment, no judgment. Come during open hours, or call us.

Who can come

Anyone in Bayside and nearby towns who needs food. On your first visit, bring something with your name and address if you have it. If you don’t, come anyway.

¿Necesita comida? Hablamos español. Venga en nuestro horario o llámenos.

Pantry hours at 48 Mill Street
Tuesday3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Your first visit

What to expect

  1. Check in

    Tell the volunteer at the front desk your name and address. It takes two minutes.

  2. Shop

    Take a cart and choose your food, like in a store. Volunteers can help.

  3. Come back

    Visit once a week. Fresh produce is out every day we’re open.

Where to find us

One pantry, two mobile stops

Main pantry

48 Mill Street, Bayside
Tue 3–7 p.m. · Thu 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · Sat 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Mobile pantry: Northgate

Northgate Library, 75 Elm Avenue
First Monday of the month, 4–6 p.m.

Mobile pantry: Cedar Hill

Cedar Hill Community Center, 12 Ridge Road
Third Monday of the month, 4–6 p.m.

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Other help nearby

Food is often just one worry. Our team can point you to the right place.

  • Food stamps (SNAP): We help you apply, Thursdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Housing, bills and health care: Call 211, free and confidential, any time
  • Women, infants and children (WIC): Ask at the front desk for the nearest WIC office

Common questions

Do I need to show ID or proof of income?
No proof of income. On your first visit, bring something with your name and address if you have it, like a letter or ID. If you don’t, come anyway.
Is it confidential?
Yes. We only keep your name, address and household size, and we never share them.
I have diet needs. Can you help?
Yes. We stock gluten-free, low-sugar, halal and baby food. Ask a volunteer and we’ll find what works.
Do you speak my language?
Our volunteers speak English, Spanish and Vietnamese, and we can get an interpreter by phone for any language.
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