The United Methodist Center In Far Rockaway

United Methodist Center in Far Rockaway

Serving The Far Rockaway Community For More Than 40 YEARS!

HISTORY

In 1983, Rev. Judy Bennett’s vision for a women’s crisis center in Far Rockaway gave birth to The United Methodist Center in Far Rockaway also known as the Mission at Far Rockaway. As the center began to take shape, it became apparent that the community had pressing needs that required attention.

The Mission responded by expanding its services to include a soup kitchen, clothing bank, youth ministry, homeless drop-in center, and a social service referral system. In 1986, the center moved to larger premises at 1649 Smith Place and extended its programs to address alcohol addiction, substance abuse, and homelessness.

The homeless drop-in center proved to be a game-changer as it gave people a sense of belonging and an opportunity to transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

The Mission’s work has been guided by the Gospel mandates of feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and providing hospitality and spiritual, social, and physical services to foster self-confidence and pride in every human being. Today, the United Methodist Center in Far Rockaway is one of the most significant feeding programs in Queens, providing grab and go meals, food pantry, and emergency food assistance. The Mission’s impact on the community has been profound, and it continues to offer hope and transformation to those in need.

Food Pantry

Tuesdays and Thursdays

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Our pantry offers food through a client-choice model based on household size. Registration is required on Plentifulapp.com to make appointments. If you are a first-time visitor, you will not be turned away if you do not have an appointment; however, you will be required to register and make appointments for future visits.
Eligibility documents are required to confirm household size.

Visits are limited to once per week per household.

Soup Kitchen - Grab and Go Meals

Monday through Friday, serving lunch and dinner:

Lunch:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Tuesday and Thursday: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Dinner: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (Monday through Friday)

Contact

Location : United Methodist Center in Far Rockaway 1032 Beach 19th Street Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Phone : (718) 327-5071

Email: farrockawaymission@umcitysociety.org

Many New Yorkers Still Struggle With Food Insecurity

700,000+

Over the past 10 years, the United Methodist Center in Far Rockaway has served over 700,000 clients through our soup kitchen and food pantry.

Far Rockaway Mission

The Far Rockaway mission is a subsidiary of the United Methodist City Society, and operates with grant assistance from the New York Annual Conference, United Way, the Food Bank of NYC and NYC’s DSS Community Food Connection Program. The success of the mission is also attributed to the food donations and financial support from community organizations, local churches and individual donors.

Testimonials

What People Say

" I love attending this church! I enjoy coming together for worship and events with our big believing family. I have felt my personal growth and strength in serving people making this world a better place."