Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guides / General / March 20, 2020

Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Central Harlem

UPDATED EVERY 7 DAYS

LAST UPDATE: April 3, 2020

THESE RESOURCE GUIDES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES TO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] RIGHT AWAY. THANK YOU!

 

Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Central Harlem

As New York City faces increasing closures and changes to everyday life due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the HUNTER COLLEGE NYC FOOD POLICY CENTER aims to provide additional resources and support to community members whose lives are impacted by COVID-19.

Below is a resource guide with the following information: meals for children, meals for seniors, retail food stores and their delivery/benefits policies, local food pantries and soup kitchens, resources for homeless people, resources for immigrant populations and resources for people with disabilities.

The Center has also included citywide organizations and additional resources for New Yorkers, which are applicable to community members outside of Central Harlem, as well. If you have family, friends or co-workers in other neighborhoods, please refer to our website where we will publish additional reports.Please always call the listed organizations before visiting to get the latest information about their services, as many are changing daily. The Center will update guides frequently to provide the most up-to-date information possible. 

If you or someone you know has additional questions or is facing hunger or food insecurity please contact us at [email protected] or call the following organizations:

  • Emergency Food Hotline: 866-888-8777
  • Shelter or Temporary Housing Assistance: 3-1-1
  • City Council District 9 Bill Perkins’ Office: 212-678-4505

Department of Education Meal Hubs (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  • To ensure everyone can access nutritious meals, the Department of Education’s Meal Hubs have expanded service to include all children and adults across the five boroughs starting on Friday, April 3.
  • Sites will be serving grab-and-go meal service for adults and children and no one will be turned away.
  • No registration or identification required.
  • Meal hubs will operate from 7:30am-11:30am for children and families and 11:30 am- 1:30pm for adults.
    • No one will be turned away at any time
    • All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time.
    • Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites.
  • Parents/guardians CAN pick up meals without their children present
  • Please check the DOE website (1) for updates and search for Free Meals at the select public school buildings here or text “NYCFOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877. 

Meal Distribution Sites (3 Meals/Day) (Grab-and-Go)

Meal Hubs in Central Harlem (2)

Meals for Seniors (60-years-old and above)

  • Senior centers are closed throughout NYC, but are still offering certain services.
  • Starting March 30, all Department For The Aging (DFTA) funded Senior Centers transitioned away from grab-and-go and are now providing meals through a centralized Meal Delivery program
    • Seniors WHO ARE ALREADY REGISTERED WITH A SENIOR CENTER will receive a 5 meal package once per week and will be notified of their delivery via phone call.
    • Seniors (homebound or not) can email [email protected] or call Aging Connect at 212-Aging-NYC (212-244-6469) or 311 to set up directly delivered meals
    • Homebound seniors can also sign up for home-delivered meals by clicking on the name of a DFTA-funded case management agency here and calling the listed phone number
  • Meal Delivery (see local list below for meal delivery providers) 
    • Meal delivery services work on a case-by-case basis and may offer breakfast, lunch and/or dinner depending on the case.
    • Citymeals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors meeting the following criteria:
      • Must be 60 years of age or older
      • Must be unable to prepare nutritious meals or have no one to do so for you
      • Must be able to live safely at home if services are provided to you
      • Must be physically or mentally incapacitated and in need of some assistance
      • Even if you receive home care or Medicaid, you are still eligible to get meals if the home care worker cannot prepare a meal to fit your dietary or religious restrictions, or if he or she is designated to assist only with other tasks.
      • Click this link and enter your zip code at the bottom of the page to sign up, or call the organization at 212-687-1234.
    • PLEASE SCROLL DOWN to the section “Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets” FOR MORE MEAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

Home Delivered Meal Providers for Seniors in Central Harlem

Zip Codes 10026, 10027, 10030, 10037, 10039

Special Supermarket Shopping Hours for Seniors Only

  • Big Lots
    • First shopping hour is reserved for senior citizens and at-risk individuals.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Big Lots
  •  Costco
    • 8 am to 9 am on Tuesday and Thursday for members 60 and older
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Costco
  •  Dollar General
    • Stores open 1 hour early for seniors only.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Dollar General
  • Fairway Market
    • 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. open to those 65 and older, those with increased susceptibility to serious illness, and expecting mothers
    • See Store Finder Here for nearest Fairway Market
  • Stop and Shop
    • 6:00 am – 7:30 am is reserved for senior customers.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Stop and Shop
  • Target
    • First shopping hour on Wednesday morning is reserved for seniors and those with underlying health conditions.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Target
  • Trader Joe’s
    • 9 am to 10 am, a special line for senior customers outside the store to ensure expedited service.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Trader Joe’s
  • Whole Foods
    • Stores open 1 hour early for seniors only
    • See Store Finder Here for special senior hours at your closest Whole Foods.

Supermarkets, Delis, & Retail Food Stores (Offering Delivery)

*The lists below include all retail food stores with the zip code(s) 10474, 10455, and 10459 from data.ny.gov (4) that have searchable store names, addresses, and phone numbers via a comprehensive search of government resources and search engines, as of March 18, 2020. 

  • For delivery services such as Instacart, FreshDirect, GrubHub, Shipt, Seamless, Yelp, Peapod and UberEats, an email address and credit card is required for registration. 
  • The listed apps do not accept SNAP (EBT) payments for delivery, but many retailers do IN-STORE.
  • Delivery fees range from around $0.99 to $10, but most fees are waived if you spend over $10 or $15 in the app (for independent grocers, this may be higher)
  • Many delivery services are flooded and there may be extra long wait times, unavailable products and/or no delivery possible.
  • The citywide shutdown of all non-essential businesses in NYC should not impact opening hours of supermarkets, groceries, delis or other retail food stores.

The NYC Food Policy Center has called and confirmed that these stores are still open. However, please call stores before visiting as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to coronavirus.

  • 2154 3 Sisters Grocery & Deli: 2154 8th Ave, (646) 398-9211
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: Walkable distance from their location. Down to 110th or up to 125th.
    • Minimum purchase? $10
    • Additional fees: None
    • SNAP/WIC: Not yet
  • 7 Eleven: 1400 5th Avenue, (212) 243-2820
    • Delivery available 24/7 through the 7NOW app (should arrive within 30 minutes). Use code 711TREAT for $7 off your first order.
    • Delivery radius: 1.5 miles. The app has many locations if you are outside of the radius of one in particular.
    • Minimum purchase? Orders below $15 have a fee of $1.99
    • SNAP/WIC: Not yet
  • 7 Eleven: 256 W 116th St, (212) 289-5186
    • Delivery available 24/7 through the 7NOW app (should arrive within 30 minutes). Use code 711TREAT for $7 off your first order.
    • Delivery radius: 1.5 miles. The app has many locations if you are outside of the radius of one in particular.
    • Minimum purchase? Orders below $15 have a fee of $1.99
    • SNAP/WIC: Not yet
  • Best Market Harlem: 2187 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (212) 377-2300
    • Delivery available 24/7 through Shipt
    • Delivery radius: See the coverage map here.
    • Minimum purchase: No minimum purchase
    • Additional fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.
    • SNAP/WIC: No
  • Break Juicery: 132 Edgecombe Ave, (646) 892-3034
    • Delivery available through Yelp
    • Delivery radius: About 20 blocks
    • Minimum purchase: No
    • Additional fee: Depends, $0.99+
    • SNAP/WIC: N/A
  • Central Park Organic Deli: 9 W 110th St, (646) 964-4126
    • Delivery available by calling the listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: About 6 blocks
    • Minimum purchase: $10
    • Additional fees: No delivery fee
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes, except for the hot buffet.
  • City Fresh Market: 448 Lenox Ave, (212) 281-1201
    • Delivery available by going to cityfreshmarket.com. Place your order online, then call the local store right away to confirm the order. They are also affiliated with cherryvalleymarketplace.com, which may have more locations close to you.
    • Delivery radius: Depends on the local store – may have walking/driving deliveries
    • Minimum purchase: $50 minimum purchase for free delivery
    • Additional fees: Vary based on distance from the store (if below $50 purchase)
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes, accepted for delivery as well as in-store
  • CVS Pharmacy: 130 Lenox Ave, (212) 348-2199
    • Delivery available 24/7 through Shipt
    • Delivery radius: See the coverage map here.
    • Minimum purchase: No minimum purchase
    • Additional fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.
    • SNAP/WIC: CVS accepts SNAP, but it is not possible through Shipt delivery.  Only select locations accept WIC, please call to inquire.
  • CVS Pharmacy: 115 W 125th St, (212) 864-5431
    • Delivery available 24/7 through Shipt
    • Delivery radius: See the coverage map here.
    • Minimum purchase: No minimum purchase
    • Additional fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.
    • SNAP/WIC: CVS accepts SNAP IN-STORE only. It is NOT possible through Shipt delivery. Only select locations accept WIC, please call to inquire.
  • CVS Pharmacy: 288 St Nicholas Ave, (212) 222-0966
    • Delivery available 24/7 through Shipt
    • Delivery radius: See the coverage map here.
    • Minimum purchase: No minimum purchase
    • Additional fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.
    • SNAP/WIC: CVS accepts SNAP IN-STORE only. It is NOT possible through Shipt delivery. Only select locations accept WIC, please call to inquire.
  • Fairway: 2328 12th Ave, (212) 234-3883
    • Delivery available through Instacart.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10 minimum purchase. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • SNAP/WIC: Instacart does NOT accept benefits, but Fairway does IN-STORE.
  • Foodtown: 2463 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (212) 368-7052
    • Delivery available through Instacart or select locations of Foodtown on the Go.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • SNAP/WIC: Instacart does NOT accept SNAP/WIC, but Foodtown does IN-STORE ONLY.
  • Healthy Deli Corp: 332 W 141st Street, (917) 675-6711
    • Delivery available through GrubHub or Seamless
    • Delivery radius: Varies depending on above delivery service – about 20 block radius
    • Minimum purchase: GrubHub and Seamless add a $2 “small purchase fee” on top of the 5.25% service fee if order is below $10; delivery fee is between $2-$5 and there is a driver tip of around $2. You can use a 2-week free trial of a GrubHub+ membership for 10% cash back and unlimited free delivery during that time.
    • SNAP/WIC: They accept benefits IN-STORE only, but not on hot food items.
  • Key Food: 421 W 125th St, (212) 749-0200
    • Delivery available through Instacart.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • SNAP/WIC: Instacart does NOT accept SNAP/WIC, but Key Food does IN-STORE only.
  • Key Food Fresh Market: 2630 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, (212) 283-5000
    • Delivery available through Instacart.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • SNAP/WIC: Instacart does NOT accept SNAP/WIC, but Key Food does IN-STORE only.
  • Key Food Supermarket: 592 Lenox Ave, (212) 926-5470
    • Delivery available through Instacart.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • SNAP/WIC: Instacart does NOT accept SNAP/WIC, but Key Food does IN-STORE only.
  • New Yemen Convenience: 2819 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (917) 261-5018
    • Delivery available by calling the listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks
    • Minimum purchase? $15
    • Additional fees? No
    • SNAP/WIC: No
  • Pioneer Supermarket: 2541 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, (212) 862-0239
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: Within walking distance from the store.
    • Minimum purchase? $50 minimum purchase.
    • Fee? $5 delivery fee
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes, but does NOT apply to $5 delivery fee.
  • Pioneer Supermarket: 380 Malcolm X Blvd, (212) 427-4615
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: Within walking distance from the store.
    • Minimum purchase? $50 minimum purchase.
    • Fee? $5 delivery fee
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes, but does NOT apply to $5 delivery fee.
  • Ralph & Nash Deli: 352 W 116th Street, (212) 666-4508
    • Delivery available by calling the listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks
    • Minimum purchase? $10
    • Additional fees: Between $2 – $4
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes
  • Super Foodtown: 300 W 145 St, (212) 281-3158
    • Delivery available through Instacart or select locations of Foodtown on the Go.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • SNAP/WIC: Instacart does NOT accept SNAP/WIC:, BUT Foodtown does IN-STORE ONLY

Supermarkets, Delis, & Retail Food Stores (Stores Open, But No Delivery)

*The lists below include all retail food stores with the zip code(s) 10474, 10455, and 10459 from data.ny.gov (4) that have searchable store names, addresses, and phone numbers via a comprehensive search of government resources and search engines, as of March 18, 2020. 

The NYC Food Policy Center has called and confirmed that these stores are still open. However, please call stores before visiting as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to coronavirus.

10026

  • 101 Lenox Gourmet Deli: 101 Lenox Ave, (646) 370-3397
  • 1128 Deli & Grill: 2070 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
  • 121 Convenience Deli: 121 West 116th St, (646) 524-5728
  • 437 Manhattan Deli: 437 Manhattan Ave, (646) 707-0191
  • Adja Khady: 251 W 116 St
  • C Town: 238 West 116th St, (212) 222-1379
    • No delivery offer, but store employees can help you carry groceries if you are walking home from the store.
  • Daru Salam: 117 W 116th St, (646) 596-9607
  • Edwin Food: 2 W 111th St, (646) 767-0794
  • Fifth Avenue Deli Mart: 1318 5th Ave, (646) 410-0487
  • Fine Fare: 136 Lenox Ave, (212) 828-9951
    • Accepts SNAP/WIC
  • Fine Fare: 37 Lenox Ave, (212) 222-2211
    • Accepts SNAP/WIC
  • Harlem Shambles: 2141 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (646) 476-4650
  • King Grocery: 40 St Nicholas Ave, (212) 222-3288
  • King Tower Deli: 100 Lenox Ave, (646) 863-3604
  • Lenox Gourmet Deli & Grocery Store: 180 Lenox Ave, (212) 222-3314
  • Maliba Trading: 1983 7th Ave, (646) 623-7178
  • Maria Gourmet Deli: 1974 7th Ave, (646) 707-0306
  • Morningside Deli: 256 Manhattan Ave, (646) 476-2461
  • New Harlem Halal Meat: 2142 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (646) 698-5345
  • New Way Food Market: 1902 7th Ave, (212) 864-6232
  • Rite Aid: 2170 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (212) 666-3013
  • Sea & Sea Fish Market: 60-62 W 116th St, (212) 828-0851
    • No delivery, but does offer take-out
  • West Harlem Grocery: 283 W 115th St

 

10027

  • 121 Lenox Gourmet Deli: 217 Malcolm X Blvd, (212) 222-3314
  • Adnader Inc: 218 St Nicholas Ave, (212) 866-1483
  • Alzyadi Deli: 2175 Seventh Ave
  • Anan Gourmet Deli: 2391 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (646) 454-1394
  • Apollo Deli & Fruit: 2350 8th Ave, (212) 864-7770
  • Bike Shop Cafe: 242 Lenox Ave
  • Cibao Food Center: 2059 7th Ave, (646) 791-5635
  • Dollar Tree: 280 St Nicholas Ave
  • Family Community Deli: 41 St Nicholas Terrace, (212) 865-5900
  • J & F Gourmet Deli: 2290 Frederick Douglas Blvd, (212) 222-3149
  • Jah Seal Mini Mart: 2041 7th Ave, (212) 865-7990
  • Keur Maty: 2251 7th Ave, South Store, (212) 926-6600
  • Leonel Mini Market: 273 W 131st St, (212) 690-6146
  • Lighthouse Fish Market: 2451 8th Ave, (212) 203-2241
  • Malcolm Food Market: 393 Lenox Ave Store #6
  • Manhattan Ave Food Mart: 507 Manhattan Ave, (212) 663-2263
  • Omega Gourmet Deli: 172 West 124th Street, (212) 316-3354
  • Rite Aid Pharmacy: 35-45 W 125th St, (212) 828-1772
  • Sarh Deli Grocery: 201 W 131st St, (212) 368-3100
  • St Nicholas Express Deli: 25 St Nicholas Terrace, (212) 865-2500
  • Watkins Health Foods: 46 W 125th St, (212) 831-2955
  • Whole Foods Market: 100 West 125th Street, (212) 678-1940
  • Yummy Foods Deli: 2445 Frederick Douglas Blvd

 

10030

  • 135th St Deli & Grocery: 266 W 135th St, (212) 926-2349
  • 142 N Express Deli: 2697 8th Ave, (212) 690-0566
  • 7th Ave Deli Grocery: 2417 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (212) 491-5159
  • 8th Avenue Mini Mall: 2528 Frederick Douglas Blvd
  • Adam 1Food Center: 2657 Frederick Douglas Blvd, (212) 862-2657
  • Associated Supermarket: 2444 7th Ave, (212) 281-0060
  • Domingos Grocery: 2591 8th Ave, (212) 283-8400
  • Douglas 99 Cents: 2701 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (212) 690-0380
  • Duane Reade: 300 W 135th St, (212) 491-6015
  • Edgecombe Deli: 128 Edgecombe Avenue
  • Evergreen Organic Foods: 2709 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (212) 690-1300
  • Fine Fare: 2497 7th Ave, (212) 281-8880
    • Accepts SNAP/WIC
  • Harlem Empire Deli: 251 G West 135th Street, (212) 234-8754
  • LM Grocery: 2643 8th Ave, (212) 690-3600
  • Mo Delicatessen: 2363 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
  • New Fish Tree: 2487 7th Ave, (212) 926-5661
  • Rimar Gourmet Deli: 2611 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (212) 926-2800

 

10037

  • 143 Gourmet Deli & Grocery: 665 Malcolm X Blvd, (212) 368-5351
  • 477 Food: 477 Lenox Ave, (212) 491-3750
  • 527 Convenience Store: 527 Malcolm X Blvd
  • Asmara Deli: 2159 5th Ave
  • Exquisite Deli: 521 Lenox Avenue, (646) 912-9135
  • Fifth Avenue Gourmet Deli: 2289 5th Ave, (212) 862-7207
  • Fine Fare: 24 W 135th St, (212) 368-0090
    • Accepts SNAP/WIC
  • Greenland Deli And Grocery: 418 Lenox Ave, (929) 237-7543
  • Lenox Express Deli: 551 Lenox Ave, (212) 368-0327
  • Lenox Fish Market: 480 Lenox Ave, (212) 862-2270
  • New Golden Gate Deli: 2210 5th Ave, (212) 283-1421
  • Step #1 Deli & Grocery: 665 Lenox Avenue Store 2 & 3, (347) 994-6773
  • Winsome Deli: 482 A Lenox Ave

 

10039

  • 148 Deli Grocery: 2787 8th Ave
  • 7th Avenue Deli & Grocery: 2594 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd
  • Albadani Food Center: 2866 Frederick Douglass Blvd
  • Deli Food: 2922 Frederick Douglas Blvd
  • Duane Reade: 320 W 145th St, (212) 939-0941
  • Fine Fare: 2927 Frederick Douglas Blvd, (212) 368-1300
    • Accepts SNAP/WIC
  • Garcia’s Tulcingo Mexica: 2516 Adam C Powell Blvd, (917) 388-3234
  • Hosam Deli Grocery: 2623 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (212) 690-3600
  • LA Deli: 2570 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, (917) 388-2585
  • Macombs 1 Deli Grocery: 67 Macombs Place
  • Moe’s Deli Grocery: 300 West 155th Street Store A, (212) 368-6800
  • Moes 1 Gourmet Deli: 2738 Frederick Douglass Blvd, (212) 281-0302
  • New True Blue Deli Grocery: 2741 Frederick Douglas Blvd, (212) 281-6100
  • Nha Deli Grocery: 2843 Frederick Douglass Blvd
  • Palace Food: 2829 Frederick Douglas Blvd, (212) 234-4120
  • Shaab Deli: 2921 8th Ave
  • Step 1 Deli Grocery: 685 Lenox Ave

Central Harlem Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens (Open) (5,6)

The NYC Food Policy Center will be continuously calling to confirm that these food pantries and soup kitchens are still open. However, please call stores before visiting to see if their hours or services have changed as a result of coronavirus.

  • Antioch Outreach Ministries: 41 W. 124th St., 10027
    • Food Pantry: Sat 7:30am-11am
  • Bethel AME Church: 60-50 W 132nd St.
    • 646 406 1359
    • Food Pantry: Thurs 9:30am – 11:30am
    • *Normal registration rules do not apply at this time, serving everyone until the food goes.
    • Food Pantry: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am
    • Normally, you may only come once a month but the coronavirus has changed that for the time being; you may come once/week. Please bring ID, but you will not be turned away if you do not have it.
  • Christ Temple of the Apostolic Faith: 13-17 West 128th St., 10027
    • 212 534 4200
    • Food Pantry: Fri 2pm-3pm, Closed August and holidays.
    • Opening NOT verified by phone. No answer, message left.
  • First Corinthian Baptist Church
    • 1912 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd., 10026
    • 212 864 5976
    • Food Pantry: Fri 8:30-9:00 lineup and food starts around 10:00am-1pm.
    • It is possible but not confirmed that there will also be a food pantry on the 3rd Sat of the month, 10am-3pm. 
    • Photo ID with address required to register. Registration on 3rd Sat of month. No registration needed for fresh produce.
  • Food Bank for NYC Community Kitchen: 252 W. 116 St., 10026
    • 212 566 7855
    • Community Meal: Mon-Fri 4:30pm-6pm. *Now PICKUP only.
    • Food Pantry Registration: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:30-5pm. Wednesday 9:30-1pm (currently changing, starts 11am – 1pm). Saturdays just before pickup, 10am-11am.
    • Food Pantry Pickup: Tuesday, Thursday (Ages 60+ pickup from 9:30am-11am. All ages pickup from 11:00am-3:30pm). Wednesday 1pm-8pm all ages. Saturday 11am-2pm all ages.
    • *Food is given out in bags according to household number and family size at the door to keep social distancing. Coronavirus updates. 
  • Grand Central Food Program – Harlem Hospital: 137th St. and Lenox Ave., 10037
    • 212 776 2000
    • Mobile Soup Kitchen: Mon-Sun 8:45pm
    • Come on time – distribution is mobile.
  • Greater Central Baptist Church: 2152-58 5th Ave., 10037
    • 212 234 3828
    • Food Pantry: Once a month, day varies 10am-finish. Call first to get date or check sign posted outside church.
    • Opening NOT verified by phone. No answer, message left.
  • Harlem Community Nutritional Services: 132 W 125th St.
    • 212-666-7538
    • Food Pantry: Mon – Fri 10:00am – 2:00pm
    • Opening NOT verified by phone. No answer.
  • Harlem Dowling West Side Center for Children and Family Services: 2139 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, NW, 10027
    • 212 749 3656
    • Food Pantry: Fri 12pm- 2pm.
    • *Photo ID with proof of address for household members every time
  • Housing and Services Inc: 206-210 W 118th St.
    • 212-864-5281
    • Food Pantry: Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • *Available to tenants of the building only
  • Iris House West Side: 2348 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. 10030 
    • 646 548 0100
    • Soup Kitchen: Tue-Fri 12pm-1:30pm
    • Food Pantry: Thursday 1pm on emergency basis
  • Metropolitan Baptist Church: 151 W. 128 St., 10027
    • 212 663 8990
    • Food Pantry: Wed, Fri 12pm – food is finished
    • Soup Kitchen: Mon – Sat 12pm- food is finished 
    • New intakes accepted 10:15am-11:15am.
    • Opening NOT verified by phone. No answer. 
  • Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Community Meals Program: 201 Lenox Ave, 10027
    • 212 864 1155
    • Soup Kitchen: Mon 12:30pm-1:30pm
    • Food Pantry: Tue, Wed 10:30am-11:30am, line up at 9:30am
  • Project Create-Anthony House: 73 Lenox Ave., 3rd Fl., 10026
    • 212 663 1975
    • Food pantry: Every Wed 10am-12pm
    • *Photo ID required
  • Rusty Staub Central Harlem Food Pantry: 34 West 134th St., 10037
    • 212 862 6401 x425
    • Food Pantry: Wed 9:30am-12pm. 
    • *Photo ID and proof of address required for registration. Emergency food available by appointment over the phone.
  • Safe Horizon Streetwork Project: 209 West 125th Street, 2nd Fl, 10027
    • 212 695 2220
    • Food Pantry: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12pm-5pm. 
    • Limited availability, call 212 695 2220 for availability. 
    • Weekly pantry for Streetwork Project clients only (anyone under the age of 25 at risk or homeless)
  • Salem United Methodist Church: 2190 Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Blvd., 10027 
    • 212 678 2700
    • Soup Kitchen: Wed 12:30pm-2:30pm (until food runs out)
    • Food Pantry: Fri 11am-1pm. ID required.
    • *Soup kitchen now giving out prepackaged bags
    • 212 862 3900
    • Soup Kitchen: Mon- Fri 11:00am-12:30pm;
    • Food Pantry: Mon-Fri (except Wednesday) 10:30am-12:30pm.
    • *For pantry: Must live within zip codes 10027-10045. Referral, ID and proof of address required. By appointment only.
  • St. Charles Borromeo Church: 211 West 141 Street, 10030
    • 212 281 2100
    • Food Pantry: Sat 8:30am-11:30am; Photo ID and proof of address required for first time.
  • St. Mark the Evangelist Church: 65 W 138th St., 10037
    • 212 281 4931
    • Food Pantry: Sat 10am-11am (seniors); 12pm-1pm (adults). ID required. Must live in the area.
    • *Grab and go bags for the time being
  • St. Mary’s Episcopal Church: 521 West 126 Street, 10027
    • 212 864 4013
    • Food Pantry: Mon 4pm-6pm; Photo ID and proof of address required.
    • Mobile Soup Kitchen: Sat 2pm-3pm, typical stops include 125th St under Metro North station and Marcus Garvey Park.
  • Union Baptist Church: 240 W. 145th St., 10039
    • 212 862 3002
    • Soup Kitchen: Wed 1:30pm-2:30pm
    • Opening NOT verified by phone. No answer, message left.
  • West Harlem Group Assistance: 625-29 Lenox Ave, 10030
    • 212 690 7900
    • Food Pantry: Wed 10:00am – 12:00pm and 1:30pm – 3:00pm (Ages 18-60), Thursdays 10am – 12:00pm and 1:30pm – 3:00pm (Seniors 61+). For working staff: 5:00pm – 6:00pm on Wednesdays.

Shelters, Transitional Housing and Services for Homeless People in Central Harlem

Many organizations that normally require proof of residence or ID are making exceptions due to coronavirus and extending services to people who are homeless or in crisis without documentation.

Below is a list of shelters, transitional housing and services for homeless people in the Central Harlem area. The NYC Food Policy center has called all listed; please see the notes below each one for our findings and current information.

Please call or email before visiting for updates about their services.

Also find shelter in NYC through the Coalition for the Homeless, Project STAY and ShelterList. Call the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) 24-hour hotline for additional direction: (212)-361-0584, or the Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) office, also 24/7 at 917-521-3900.

  • Alma Rangel Gardens Ny Foundations: 55 W 137th Street 10030
    • Phone: (917) 507-1108
    • Open with no changes to service
  • Bethel Gospel Assembly Shelter: 2-26 East 120th Street 10037
    • Phone: (212) 860-1510
    • Unable to reach a representative, please try calling before visiting
  • Church Of The Blessed Sacrament Transitional Residence: 152 W 71st 10023 
    • No phone number available
  • Create Young Adult Residences: 133-135 W. 128th Street 10027
    • Phone: (212) 662-2000
    • Unable to reach a representative, please try calling before visiting
  • The Doe Fund: 345 E 102nd St #305
    •  (212) 628-5207
    • Unable to reach a representative, please try calling before visiting
  • Kelly Transitional Living Community: 312 W. 127th Street 10027
    • Phone: (212)665-1678
    • Open. Referrals to the shelter must come through contracted outreach teams such as Goddard, CUCS, Breaking Ground and BRC.
  • Harlem Congregations For Community Improvement: 2854 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
    • Phone: (212) 281-4887
    • Unable to reach a representative, please try calling before visiting
  • Harlem House: 175 W 137th St 10030
    • No phone number available
  • Lenox Family Center: 141 W. 144th Street 10030
    • Phone: (212) 939-9450
    • Unable to reach a representative, please try calling before visiting
  • Nazareth House Harlem: 151 W. 133rd Street 10030
    • Phone: 212-777-1010
    • Open. Call for assistance with food, utilities shut off notices, or pending evictions
  • Revella: 307 W. 116th Street 10026
    • Phone: (212) 721-6032
    • Open. Please see information for below West Side Federation For Sr. & Supportive Housing, as they are connected.
  • Services for the Underserved: 463 7th Avenue, 17th Floor
    • Phone: 212-633-6900 and Email: [email protected]
    • Unable to reach a representative, please try calling before visiting
  • West Harlem Residence: 134-138 W. 143rd Street 10030
    • Phone: (212) 281-5552
    • Unable to reach a representative, please try calling before visiting
  • West Side Federation For Sr. & Supportive Housing: 109 W. 129th Street 10027
    • Phone: (212) 348-8513
    • Open. Room and board for the homeless; admission occurs only through third party outreach teams. 
  • Weston House Tlc Transitional Living Community: 2262-6 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. 10030
    • Phone: 212-663-3000
    • Offices are closed to those without an appointment. However, all programs are still providing services. Please call for assistance.

 

Resources for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals & Families

The resources below come primarily from A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants (7). 

While many food pantries and soup kitchens require ID under normal circumstances (COVID-19 may affect), some organizations are making exceptions for the state of emergency and extending their services to everyone in need, regardless of documentation. 

Please call or email before visiting for updates about their services.

The following resources offer services for which ID/official residence is never required:

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York

  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • 1011 First Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10022
  • Phone: (888) 744-7900
  • Provides services for children, the homeless and hungry, families, individuals with disabilities, and assist with crisis resolution and immigrant and refugee integration through legal counseling, English and civics classes, and work authorization.

Damayan Migrant Workers Association

  • Languages: English, Tagalog
  • 406 West 40th St. 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
  • Phone: (212) 564-6057
  • Helps labor trafficking survivors develop escape plans, secure emergency housing and financial assistance, access social and legal services, find employment, and facilitate family reunifications. Also engages in community and organizing for fair labor standards and labor trafficking.

Queer Detainee Empowerment Project

  • Languagesfor Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals & Families: English, French, Polish, Spanish 505 8th Ave. #1212, New York, NY 10018
  • Phone: (347) 645-9339
  • Assists LGBTQIA GNC & TS individuals coming out of immigration detention in securing social support and services.

Refugee Services

Refugee Services (RS) within the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is the single state agency responsible for the implementation of services to refugees.

  • Find a program for refugees here.
  • Contact RS for information about services at (518) 402-3096.

Services for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals/Families Close to Central Harlem (OPEN)

  • Catholic Charities Community Services Case Management
    • Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Center: 34 West 134th Street
    • Phone: 212-862-6401
    • Through our Case Management Department, we make sure no New Yorker in need is turned away for services. If you find yourself facing illness, job loss, hunger, housing instability or almost any other hardship, our trained case managers can come up with a response to help you recover and strengthen your chances for long-term success.
    • Food Pantry: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am
    • Please bring ID, but you will not be turned away if you do not have it
  • Lutheran Social Services of New York
    • Languages: English, Farsi, French, Portuguese, Spanish
    • 475 Riverside Drive Suite #1244, New York, NY 10115
    • Phone: (212) 870-1100
    • Provides services in early childhood, family, healthy homes, nutrition and food assistance, housing assistance, immigration and legal assistance, disaster response, and education.

Resources for People with Disabilities

Coronavirus is putting immense pressure on mobile and delivery services throughout New York City. Below are resources for people with disabilities who may already rely on these systems and/or need extra support during this time. Please call or email before visiting for updates about their services.

Center for Independence of the Disabled NY

  • Currently with customers via telephone only.
  • Manhattan office: 212-674-2300.
  • Queens office: 646-442-1520.
  • If they are unable to speak with you when you call, they will return all messages as soon as they are able.

Crisis Services/Mental Health: Mobile Crisis Teams

  • A mobile crisis team is a group of health professionals, such as nurses, social workers and psychiatrists, who can provide mental health services, primarily in people’s homes.
  • To request a team, call NYC Well at (888) NYC-WELL (888-692-9355)

Helping Hands for the Disabled of NY

  • Action Line: We are here for you 9am – 9pm, seven days a week at 718-606-9712
  • Food Pantry Available for Disabled People: We can bring food to you. 718-606-9712

NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

NYC Mayor’s Office: Disability Service Facilitators Contact Information with EMAIL ADDRESSES and/or ASL VIDEO PHONES which may be helpful for people who are unable to hear and/or speak

  • NYC Mayor’s Office
    • Ms. Noel Haight
    • Voice Phone: 212-788-2548
    • ASL Video Phone: 646-396-5830
    • Email: [email protected]
  • Department of Health & Mental Hygiene:
  • Department for the Aging
  • Department of Homeless Services
  • Department of Transportation
    • Denise Ramirez
    • 55 Water St.
    • New York, NY 10041
    • Voice Phone: 212-839-3260
    • Email: [email protected]

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities: The Front Door

  • The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects people to the services they need and want.  Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins which helps you learn about and access service options taking your needs and desires into consideration.  It will also give you the chance to direct your own service plan or help your family member or loved one as they direct theirs.
    • The first step: Determine eligibility
    • If eligible to receive services: Begin planning process
    • Support and service options available: residential, employment, day habilitation, children’s services and aging services.
  •  Contact the OPWDD regional office that covers your county (Manhattan 646-766-3220) to access the Front Door, or call the OPWWD Info Line at 1-866-946-9733.

Olmstead Rights: New York Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations

  • Links to government agencies and disability rights organizations in New York.

Disability Services in Central Harlem

    • 289 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Suite 21 Lower Level
    • Phone: 212-222-7122
    • HILC is a community-based agency providing services free-of-charge to individuals with disabilities.

Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets

  • GetFoodNYC a meal delivery program created by the City of New York to assist New Yorkers who are unable to access food themselves during COVID-19. 
    • Apply here by creating an account. Call 311 if you need help creating an account.
    • Intended for individuals and families affected by COVID-19 who meet the following criteria:
      • No members of the household can go out and get food because they are at increased medical risk or homebound
      • No neighbors or family members can go out and get food for you
      • Do not receive meal assistance from other providers (such as: Meals on Wheels or God’s Love We Deliver); and
      • You are unable to afford meal delivery or grocery delivery
    • Households may place an order once every two days.
    • Each order contains 4 meals per person in the household. No household will receive more than 8 meals per delivery.
  • GrowNYC Farmers Markets and Youthmarkets: offering seasonal, fresh produce, for New York City residents. GrowNYC is temporarily pausing (for two days only) its Greenmarket operations until this Wednesday, March 25, 2020

    • Locate a market near you here, most accept EBT/SNAP and Healthbucks 
    • Markets will resume operating on their usual schedule on March 25, 2020 
    • Customers are not allowed to touch the produce and no samples are provided. Market staff and stall operators will select your produce.
    • See GrowNYC updates here.
  • GrowNYC Fresh Food Boxes: seasonal produce well below retail prices
    • Visit a Fresh Food Box site near you (see bullets below)
    • Pay $14 (or $15 at workplace sites) in cash, credit/debit, EBT/SNAP, or Health Bucks for next week’s share
    • Return the following week to pick up your share: 10-15 pounds of fresh, high-quality produce
    • All Fresh Food Box sites accept SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks
    • SUSPENDED: Hunter College, Brooklyn Army Terminal, 1 Centre Street, and Department of Health.
    • LOCATION CHANGE: Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church now distributing at Halsey Community Farm (462 Halsey St)
    • OPEN (operating outdoors): Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Project H.O.P.E., Family Health Center of Harlem, East Harlem Health Action Center, and Uptown Grand Central
      • The bolded sites are in Central Harlem
    • See GrowNYC updates here.
  • City Harvest: Mobile markets are still operating throughout the city. Please click here to find a mobile market in your neighborhood.
  • Common Pantry: Pick up food donations, operate nutrition programs and food pantry
  • God’s Love We Deliver: Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers who are too sick to cook or shop for themselves.
    • Eligibility Requirements and Application Information here.
    • Require a Medical Provider to sign the application for services.
    • COVID19 response: Sending all clients shelf-stable bags
    • Twitter Updates.
  • Meals on Wheels America: Deliver meals to eligible Network of over 5,000 independently run local programs
    • Search for participating locations near you here. Requirements and eligibility vary from location to location. Some locations may also provide additional services, including pet food and medical supply delivery services.

Additional Resources for New Yorkers

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • SNAP provides food assistance for eligible New Yorkers. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase fresh produce and groceries at participating stores and online retailers.
  • All in-person Human Resource Adminstration (HRA) Appointments are CANCELLED.
  • All SNAP application and recertification interviews can now be done online/by phone.
  • Apply for SNAP online at www.nyc.gov/accesshra or by smart phone with the ACCESS HRA app. After you submit your application, complete your eligibility interview by calling 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
  • SNAP benefits usually take 30 days to come into effect after the submission of an application, or 7 days with expedited service. Because of coronavirus, there may be significant delays.
  • If you cannot get SNAP benefits quickly enough and need urgent help, please call the Emergency Food Hotline at 866-888-8777.

SNAP Application:

  • Apply online for SNAP here. User guide here.
  • To request an application by mail call the Infoline: 718-557-1399. Completed applications can be faxed to MARU: (917)-639-1111
  • For information on documents you may need to apply click here.
  • To locate a SNAP center near you click here.

If you were already in the process of applying for SNAP:

  • Your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) case will stay open EVEN if you DO NOT….
    • Complete your eligibility interview in person if one was scheduled. You can still complete your eligibility interview by phone by calling 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
    • Submit your 6-month periodic report. Please submit all required documents through the ACCESS HRA app’s mobile document upload feature.
    • Meet the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) work requirements

SNAP Centers close to Central Harlem (Please call rather than visiting)

  • East End S02: 2322 Third Avenue, 3rd Fl.
    • Phone: 212-860-5147 | Fax: 917-639-2501
    • Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Online retailers accepting SNAP in NYC:

  • Amazon
    • Add your SNAP EBT card here.
    • Amazon Restaurants is not currently operating
    • Amazon Fresh inventory and delivery may sometimes be unavailable; confirmation is available only at online checkout
    • Prime Now, Amazon Fresh, and Whole Foods Market are still delivering. Delivery customers always have the option to select “unattended delivery” (if no alcohol in order) during checkout if they prefer not to come into contact with others.
    • Check coronavirus updates here.
  • ShopRite
    • Do not accept EBT for delivery, just for pick up orders.
    • Still delivering
    • Implemented “drop at your door” service for delivery orders. Your driver will call or text you when they are on their way to make your delivery and your groceries will be left at your door unattended. (Provide your mobile phone number in the Delivery Instructions field at checkout when placing delivery orders.) Note, payment options may have changed to accommodate this service.
  • Walmart
    • Walmart Grocery Pickup now allows customers with SNAP EBT cards to use their SNAP benefits as payment. SNAP at Pickup is a snap! Learn more about how it works.
    • *Delivery not available to Central Harlem.

*SNAP benefits cannot be used to pay delivery fees. 

Health Bucks
Health Bucks is a coupon program that is run by the City of New York. Health Bucks can be used at any NYC Farmers Market that accepts SNAP benefits. 

  • All SNAP recipients are eligible for Health Bucks. 
  • For every $5 you spend at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, you can automatically get $2 in Health Bucks
  • Pharmacy to Farm Prescription program
    • Recieve $30 in Health Bucks when you fill your prescription for blood pressure medication at select pharmacies in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan
    • Sign up at any pharmacy listed below:
    • Brooklyn
      • Brooklyn Center Pharmacy at 104 Dekalb Ave., 11201 in Downtown Brooklyn
      • Myrtle Drug Care at 355 Myrtle Ave., 11205 in Fort Greene
      • Park Drugs at 801 Nostrand Ave., 11225 in Crown Heights
      • Whitman Pharmacy at 329A Myrtle Ave., 11205 in Fort Greene
    •  Manhattan
      • Drug Mart II at 4873 Broadway, 10034 in Inwood
      • Dyckman Pharmacy at 199 Dyckman St, 10040 in Inwood
      • Nagle Pharmacy at 210 Nagle Ave., 10034 in Inwood
      • New Amsterdam Drug Mart at 698 Amsterdam Ave., 10025 on the Upper West Side
      • New London Pharmacy at 246 8th Ave., 10011 in Chelsea
      • New York City Pharmacy at 206 1st Ave., 10009 in East Village
      • Quick RX UWS at 909 Columbus Ave., 10025 in Upper West Side
    • Queens
      • Image Heights Pharmacy at 7501 37th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
      • Jannat Pharmacy at 7203 35th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
      • Nueva Vida Pharmacy at 81-25 37th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
      • Superior Pharmacy at 80-05 Roosevelt Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC provides nutrition for eligible pregnant and postpartum women and children.

  • Normally WIC applicants must apply in person, but centers are currently transitioning to working via phone.
  • Applicants still need to have the relevant documents to apply, such as a recent physical form for their child, proof of income, address and ID.
  • If applicants have all necessary documents, WIC benefits are effective immediately after application
  • Locate a WIC center near you here or call 1-800-522-5006
  • For more information on WIC see the New York State Department of Health WIC website

 

WIC Centers in Central Harlem (Please call rather than visiting)

  • Harlem Hospital: 506 Lenox Avenue, Samuel Kountz Pavilion, Rm 124
    • Phone: 212-939-2730

 

Case Management Services

  • See Hitesite.org to locate a Case Management Agency near you

 

THESE RESOURCE GUIDES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES TO THE ABOVE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] RIGHT AWAY. THANK YOU!

 

Resources:

  1. Coronavirus Update. NYC Department of Education. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update. Accessed March 18, 2020.
  2. Find a School – New York City Department of Education. NYC Department of Education. https://www.nycenet.edu/schoolsearch. Accessed March 18, 2020.
  3. Find Help – DFTA. NYC Department for the Aging. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/find-help.page. Accessed March 18, 2020.
  4. “Retail Food Stores.” NY Open Data, https://data.ny.gov/Economic-Development/Retail-Food-Stores/9a8c-vfzj.
  5. FoodHelp.nyc Food Map. NYC.gov. https://maps.nyc.gov/foodhelp. Accessed March 17, 2020.
  6. New York Food Pantries | Food Banks, Food Pantries, Food Assistance in New York. FoodPantries.org. https://www.foodpantries.org/st/new_york. Accessed March 17, 2020.
  7. A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants. 2019. http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/bilingual-ed/nyc-cbo-list-v7-a.pdf. Accessed March 19, 2020.

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