Queens Together Mission
Providing the food industry of Queens with advocacy, education, income, savings, promotion and community service. We reimagine our local food industry as the engine for nourishing our communities with food and economic security.
- Offering support and income to food businesses, their workers and the local economy.
- Building partnerships with government, local organizations and volunteer networks.
- Providing food pantries, meals and services for people facing food insecurity.
We fulfill our community service mission with the support of donors, volunteers, organizations and the hard working people at restaurants and food businesses. Thank you all.
QUEENS TOGETHER SAYS PYMWYMIQ!
"Put your money where your mouth is Queens!"
Queens-based food writer Joe DiStefano has curated a food crawl for Elmhurst / Jackson Heights. Your purchase will help Queens Together in its mission to support local restaurants and combat food insecurity. Tickets are $20. The event is July 11 & 12.
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We started a food pantry
Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens hosts “Veggie Days”. Families take home fresh produce, dry goods and a variety of prepared meals and food stuffs from local restaurants and food businesses. Bring a cart and bags!
Every Thursday · 3-6pm · 30-55 21st Street in Astoria.
Featured Fundraiser of the Day
Queens Mom's setup a COVID 19- Community DriveI am part of a community coalition called Our Children's Voice. As part of this coalition of parents we are doing a collection for Corona, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights in partnership with Elmhurst Community Partners. This organization is currently feeding around 600 families in a small pantry located in Corona. They are really struggling because the demand they have is over their current capacity and need help.
We are collecting funds to buy groceries for one week for a family in need. The cost of these groceries will be $100 per family and will include the following :
Milk, eggs, bread, cheese, meat, rice, beans, vegetables, fruits, and more
Families that are being assisted with this fundraiser don't receive government help but live and work in Queens, NY,
Start your own fundraiser with Queens Together. Raise money and support the local economy while providing meals and groceries for neighbors facing food scarcity. This is an impactful way to build community amidst crisis. It's simple and easy to set up.
Restaurants and organizations may qualify for a $500 fundraiser match. Contact queenstogether2020@gmail.com to find out how.
Thank you to our recent contributors
You guys are doing such a great job helping so many people and connecting with so many groups. Thanks for creating a safety net for our Queens neighbors.Read More...
It's amazing that we can empower local businesses to support the community!
Thank you for helping the community!
Great job helping those in need SFHE!
Love this way to support local eateries and families in need!
Thank you for putting this together!
Please give this to people in need .....I support front line workers ..but please let this go to others in needRead More...
Thank you so much for the delicious lasagne. I don’t know how you got my name but I wish would make your donations to those who are food insecure.. I am not in that category and will decline any future donations..Read More...
I’m happy to support! Thank you for this much needed service. Blessings!
Keep doing what you're doing. I'm proud to be a part of it.
Proud to be part of the network. Keep up the worthwhile work
This a wonderful organization that I had the pleasure to joined. Although I am probably the oldest memberRead More...
I have lived in Queens for more than 12 years now. I love living here because of diversity and the wonderful community. AND great restaurants! I am more than happy to support this amazing organization. Thank you for doing this. Best,Read More...
THANK YOU FOR GIVING BACK WITH FRESH FOOD AND SERVICES! WE NEED MORE ORGS DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR THE RIGHT REASONS AND NOT TO LINE THEIR POCKETS!Read More...
Thank you for taking care of these good people.
Thank you for your great compassion and work on behalf on the Black People of Queens. You're a great organization.Read More...
I stand with the Black community of Queens and everywhere. Thank you for this important work.
Black lives matter! Thank you for your community support
Black lives matter
In solidarity with my Queens peeps. <3
Thank you for the good work you are doing!
You are in inspiration to myself and other Irish people. Thank you. I'm honored to support.
Thank you for showing what peace and loving action looks like!
Aleeia, I’m proud of everything you have put together and I will always support you. From album releases to fight for the cause ✊🏽Read More...
We make this donation in honor of all the workers who put themselves out there everyday ,providing courageous support for all of us. Thank you David Shenton and Erin Shields for your musical performance which was done in honor of these workers and this campaign. We are delighted to take this opportunity and help make a difference for all of you. Stay safe, stay healthy. Claudia Glaser and Carolina Cordero DyerRead More...
Thank you for bringing food to those who need it in these trying times. Your efforts will not go unnoticed!Read More...
To Honor the Family of Gerard and Anna Succes and all they do to support the great work of helping provide food to met the need in our community.Read More...
Sending love and solidarity to our friends in Southeast Queens ❤️
Thank you to all of the people who donated to our “Time Under Tension” 100% DONATION workout class in collaboration with Maria Chavez of “The Way Back Club”. We are humbled, we are grateful, we are inspired. Thank you! -Eileen Kielty & Marie Carroll (of “Workout with Eileen & Marie”)Read More...
Douglas & London, P.C. applauds the kind work Queens Together is doing for our community, Thank you!Read More...
Thanks to all the great restaurants in NYC for being an important part of our communities! Support local!Read More...
Queens needs more programs like this.
let's support small businesses!
We love you NYC! You're beautiful. Sending love and support from central Louisiana. Godspeed and good luck.Read More...
Great to see you all helping the community make it through together! Jeff& Mickie
This is The Work. Love you all so much!
Thank you for all your work!
Thank you! You are heros! We love you!
Thanks for all you do!!
Donations raised by the Astoria Music Collective community in support of our neighbors. Thank you for all that you are doing.Read More...
Thank you for all that you do!!! Enjoy!!! Lots of love from the Wu Clan
Thank you first responders!
Thanks to all of the front line heroes generously helping us weather this crisis. You are amazing!
Thank you thank you thank you!
This is a donation for the "A Meal from Mike" campaign. Thank you for setting this up, Jamie. We're happy to help contribute to such a worthy cause.Read More...
Happy to support this beautiful initiative Jonathan is part of!
In support of Maria Chavez great efforts. Well done little sister!!
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God bless you .....🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for doing this iiss you all!
I am so proud of my grandchildren, Justin and Rebecca for for being such generous activists! “Cast your bread upon the waters and it will return to you a thousandfold!”Read More...
Thank you so much for all you are doing!! This donation is on behalf of the Zoom audience for Laugh It Up, Astoria! A stand up comedy show hosted by myself & Liz Simons! We are all so grateful!Read More...
Was sad to see Natt furloughed from The Verge but so happy to learn of her family's restaurant and the good work they are doing. Can't wait to be able to go eat there when we can all socialize again! (We live in Long Island)Read More...
Love seeing this grow
Thank you for the good work you are doing.
Kim I give this donation to honor the legacy of my dad John. He spent his entire adult life in service to other people. He’d be thrilled to know he helped feed families.Read More...
For Kim and Omar. Chefs stepping up and taking care of people.
Hi Natt and thank you PTK for your delicious food and good work in Queens!!
Go, Natt and family! ❤️
Go Natt and fam!
Thank you for loving and serving the Queens community! As diverse as Queens is in language, culture and faith, we are united in helping and serving one another. Queens Together, right now!Read More...
A meal from Mike...in loving memory of our dearest cousin and friend. This request is to honor our Goddaughter, who is Michaels daughter. God bless all of the people that have been suffering.Read More...
Please earmark donation for "A Meal from Mike" - to honor the memory of a great and loving guy. Thank you for all you do!Read More...
Here's to you Mike! Save a place for me on the heavenly golf course. My handicap is 150. Love, Brah FrankRead More...
In support of local restaurants and healthcare workers during this time of critical need...best from G. Victor Paulson and Deborah L. DruckerRead More...
Although we live in Tacoma, WA, one of our daughters lives in and loves the Elmhurst neighborhood. We asked how we could help and she suggested we donate to Queens Together. We are thankful you are there to coordinate support. It is encouraging to see so many businesses and organizations working together.Read More...
Shouts out to all of you that are making this possible in Queens. We miss the neighborhood and we raise a glass to our friends, family and community there. This is a A Meal from Mike contribution. : )Read More...
"A Meal from Mike" This contribution is in honor of and support of "A Meal from Mike" for the Queens Together Community. We are thinking of you.Read More...
This donation should be marked under A Meal from Mike, please. In honor of the passing of Mike Jung.Read More...
This donation is made in memory for my beloved cousin, Gerardo Sarro, who died from the coronavirus recently.Read More...
Our daughter who works at the New York Science Museum told us of the need and your excellent response. We hope this modest donation will help those most seriously affected by the pandemic.Read More...
Thank you for organizing this. For me, QDC is as much about helping the Queens food community survive and thrive as much as it is about exploring cuisines and making friends. I look forward to seeing you all soon.Read More...
Really enjoyed exploring the neighborhood and a wonderful lunch when I came from Ohio to visit my sister at NYSCI. Hang in there!Read More...
In honor of a beautiful and incredible online concert and fundraiser by Erin Shields and David ShentonRead More...
Hoping every bite provides comfort to those on the front lines and those in need. THANK YOU, STAY STRONG, YOU GOT THIS!Read More...
Thank you to everyone for their help in this time of need this is what New York is all about everyone coming together to help the one's in need,God bless.Read More...
Thank you nurses and doctors and hospital staff and restaurants and their workers and owners and everyone involved in fighting this fight. Thank you.Read More...
On behalf of David Shenton and Erin Shields for their lovely musical performance On Facebook live. Hope this helps the Queens community during this difficult time.Read More...
Thank you for caring for those less fortunate. This donation is due to a wonderful fundraising concert hosted by David Shenton and Erin Shields.Read More...