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The Ozone Park Food Pantry is open every Saturday at Digby Place and Rockaway Blvd, providing fresh produce, dry goods, and canned items to families in need. This service is open to anyone in need, judgment-free.
Location: 84th Street and Rockaway Blvd, Ozone Park, NY
Time: Every Saturday

Beginning at 9:35 AM – First Come, First Serve Basis
For more information, visit: Ozone Park Food Pantry Website 

The YWCA in Flushing is now accepting enrollments for their free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. These classes provide an opportunity for individuals to improve their English language skills.
For more information and to enroll, visit: YWCA English Classes 

The Center for Immigrant Education and Training at LaGuardia Community College offers free contextualized English classes and job training programs. This service includes career counseling and case management services for low-income Queens immigrants and their families.
For more information and to enroll, visit: LaGuardia English and Job Training 

The English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is designed to help the Queens community improve their English proficiency and cultural competence, key elements for a successful life in the United States. The program offers classes based on students’ individual language needs, from beginner (level 0) to advanced (level 5/6).

Program Details:

• Eligibility: Open to all individuals 18 years and older, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Class Cycles:
  • July - December
  • January - June
• Class Times: Offered in both morning and afternoon sessions.
• Cost: Free of charge.
• Assessment: A free placement test will determine which level class is right for you.

How to Enroll: To enroll, you must take a placement exam. To register for the exam, contact the Adult Literacy Department at:

• Phone: 718-353-4553 ext. 14
• Email: eslregister@ywcaqueens.org

For more information or any questions about enrollment, please reach out to the Adult Literacy Department. Visit: YWCA

Completing this GED®/HiSet™ preparation class will help you be ready to earn your high school equivalency diploma. The diploma shows you have the same knowledge as someone who completed high school in the United States. This is a big accomplishment. Not only will you gain an education, but you will have better job choices.

Depending on what state you live in, the diploma will either be called a GED credential or a HiSet credential. Completing the four classes – Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, and Math – will prepare you for your exams.

These GED practice tests and preparation classes are online. You can take these classes on your phone or a computer. The classes are self-paced, so you can learn anytime.

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Nepali, Persian, Spanish, Swahili, Vietnamese

Cost: Free

Next Steps:
Apply on their website:  Free GED Classes Online | GED® and HiSet® Preparation