Food Assistance in Queens County, New York: Food Banks & SNAP Retailers

Queens County has 1,168 SNAP-authorized retailers (grocery stores, supermarkets, farmers markets) where SNAP/EBT benefits are accepted, and the Feeding America food banks serving the county (City Harvest and Food Bank For New York City). By USDA store type, the largest groups are grocery store (477), other SNAP retailers (222), and super store (188). They are spread across 57 cities and towns, with the most in Jamaica, Flushing, and Astoria. In New York, SNAP is administered; see the official New York SNAP page to apply or find an office.

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1,168 SNAP-authorized retailers

2 Food banks serving this county

57 Cities

Food banks serving Queens County

Feeding America lists these food banks as serving Queens County. Call ahead to ask about pantry locations, hours and what to bring.

City Harvest

150 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232646.412.0600

Feeding America member

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Food Bank For New York City

355 Food Center Dr., New York, NY 10474718.991.4300

Feeding America member

13637 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354

Grocery store

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Ziad Food Corp

2220 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106

Super store

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Cities in Queens County

Arverne Astoria Bayside Bellerose Briarwood Broad Channel Brooklyn Cambria Heights College Point Corona Douglaston East Elmhurst Elmhurst Far Rockaway Floral Park Flushing Forest Hills Forest Hlls Fresh Meadows Glen Oaks Glendale Hollis Howard Beach Jackson Heights Jamaica Kew Gardens Laurelton Little Neck Long Island Long Island City Maspeth Middle Village New Hyde Park Oakland Gardens Ozone Park Queens Queens Village Rego Park Richmond Hill Ridgewood Rockaway Beach Rockaway Park Rosedale S Ozone Park S Richmond Hill S Richmond Hl S. Richmond Hills Saint Albans South Ozone Park South Richmond Hill South Richmond Hills Springfield Gardens St Albans Sunnyside Whitestone Woodhaven Woodside

SNAP Eligibility Quick Reference

A household of 4 in New York can earn up to $3,575/month and receive up to $1,023/month in SNAP benefits. View full New York eligibility table. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page, Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027.

Nearby counties in New York

Looking beyond Queens County? Browse SNAP retailers and food banks in nearby counties, or see all of New York.

Nassau County390 New York County838 Bronx County1,120 Westchester County382 Kings County1,855 Richmond County198

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which food bank serves Queens County?

Feeding America lists City Harvest and Food Bank For New York City as serving Queens County. See the contact details above. Food banks supply the local pantries, so calling them is the quickest way to find where to get food today.

Where can I use SNAP/EBT in Queens County?

This directory lists 1,168 USDA SNAP-authorized retailers in Queens County. The cities with the most are Jamaica, Flushing, and Astoria. Scroll to the retailer list for addresses and directions.

What are the SNAP income limits?

For Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027, USDA FNS lists a maximum gross monthly income of $3,575 (130% of the poverty line) and a maximum monthly benefit of $1,023 for a household of 4 in the 48 contiguous states and DC; Alaska and Hawaii have higher limits. Source: USDA SNAP eligibility page.

How do I find a food pantry near me?

Contact the regional food bank listed on this page, because food banks supply the pantries in their area. You can also call 211 or use the Feeding America food bank locator. This site does not publish individual pantry hours.