Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guides / March 24, 2020

Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Fordham/University Heights

UPDATED EVERY 7 DAYS

LAST UPDATE: April 4, 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: Fordham/University Heights

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 Fordham/University Heights 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 14 Fernando Cabrera’s Office: 347-590-2874
  • City Council District 15 Ritchie J. Torres’ Office:  718-842-8100

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 Fordham/University Heights (2)

Zip Codes 10453, 10457, 10458, 10468

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 Fordham/University Heights

Zip Codes 10453, 10457, 10458, 10468

  • Citymeals Emergency Meals And Friendly Visits: 355 Lexington Avenue
    • (212) -687-1234
    • Requires A Case Manager To Coordinate Services
  • Citymeals Weekend Meals: 355 Lexington Avenue
    • (212) -687-1234
    • Requires A Case Manager To Coordinate Services
  • Mid Bronx Home Delivered Meals: 900 Grand Concourse
    • (718) -992-2057
    • Offering delivery and ALSO grab and go between 12:30pm-4:30pm. Must be 60+ and bring a bag. Ideally register at the center
  • RAIN Home Delivered Meals: 3450 Boston Road
    • (718) 231-7246
    • Still offering food delivery, anyone can call (don’t need to be homebound).
    • Offering hot, frozen and kosher meals.
    • Delivery on Friday for 7 days worth of food

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)

*This list includes all retail food stores with the zip code(s) 10453, 10457, 10458, 10468 from data.ny.govRETAIL FOOD STORES SHEET  that have searchable store names, addresses, and phone numbers via a comprehensive search of government resources and search engines, as of March 3, 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.
  • 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.

  • 7 Eleven: 1764 University Ave, (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
  • 7-Eleven:1845 Webster Ave, (718) 294-4808
    • 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
  • 1976 JJ Deli Grocery: 1976 Arthur Ave, (718) 901-1043
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: locally, discretion of employees
    • Minimum purchase: $10
    • Additional fees: No
    • SNAP/WIC: No
  • Family Deli Grocery: 676 E 180th St, (718) 364-2148
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: locally, employee discretion
    • Minimum purchase: No
    • Additional fees: No
    • SNAP/WIC: No
  • Banesa Grocery: 2007 Anthony Ave, (718) 299-3656
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: locally, employee discretion
    • Minimum purchase: $10
    • Additional fees: No
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes
  • City Fresh Market: 2477 Valentine Ave, (718) 933-9517
    • 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
  • Cherry Valley Marketplace: 2870 Webster Ave, (718) 364-0101      
    • Delivery available by going to cherryvalleymarketplace.com. Place your order online, then call the local store right away to confirm the order. They are also affiliated with cityfreshmarket.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
  • Cherry Valley Marketplace: 421 E 189th St, (718) 733-1773
    • Delivery available by going to cherryvalleymarketplace.com. Place your order online, then call the local store right away to confirm the order. They are also affiliated with cityfreshmarket.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
  • C Town: 2276 Creston Ave, (718) 367-7971
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: N/A  –  locally
    • Minimum purchase of $70-80 for delivery
    • Additional fees: No
    • SNAP accepted
  • Deli Supermarket Corp: 1815 Grand Concourse, (718) 731-3065
    • Delivery available by calling listed number
    • Delivery radius: N/A – locally
    • Minimum purchase: $5 for delivery
    • Additional fees: No, but tip the delivery person.
    •  SNAP/ WIC: No
  • JD Deli & Pizza: 2207 Jerome Ave Store #3, (718) 450-8927
    • Delivery available by calling listed number
    • Delivery radius: locally, discretion of employees on at that time
    • Minimum purchase: $8
    • Additional fees: No
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes
  • Key Food: 1791 Walton Ave, (718) 299-2755
    • 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.
  • La Parada 24/7: 217 E Tremont Ave, (718) 676-6644
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: locally, employee discretion
    • Additional fees: $10
    • SNAP/WIC: No
  • La Antillana SuperFood Marketplace: 1791 Jerome Ave, (718) 975-4868
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: locally, discretion of employees on at that time
    • Delivery minimum: Not strictly enforced
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes
  • Los Castillos Mini Market: 1601 University Avenue, (718) 731-3412
    • Delivery available from DELI only by calling listed number.
    • Delivery radius: locally, discretion of employees
    • Minimum purchase: N/A
    • Delivery fee: N/A
    • SNAP/WIC: No
  • Morton Williams: 15 East Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 933-5910
    • Delivery available through Instacart or Shipt.
    • 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/Shipt do NOT accept SNAP/WIC, but Morton Williams does IN-STORE only.
    • Morton Williams are also open daily for seniors-only shopping 7am-8am
  • Pioneer Supermarket: 2262 Jerome Ave, (718) 584-0326
    • 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 Supermarkets: 2400 Ryer Ave, (718) 367-1800
    • 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.

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

*This list includes all retail food stores with the zip code(s) 10453, 10457, 10458, 10468 from data.ny.govRETAIL FOOD STORES SHEET  that have searchable store names, addresses, and phone numbers via a comprehensive search of government resources and search engines, as of March 3, 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.

10453

  • 1029 Food Plaza: 122 E 181st St, (718) 364-2433
    • No delivery
  • 109 Aj Deli & Grocery: 109 E Tremont Ave
    • No answer on March 27. Please try to call again before visiting
  • 1645 Grand Supermarket Jessica: 1645 Grand Ave, (718) 583-7802
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC, no special hours
  • 183 Gold Fish Market: 12 West 183rd St
    • No answer on March 27. Please try to call again before visiting
  • 2039 Easy Buy Deli: 2039 Grand Concourse
    • No answer on March 27. Please try to call again before visiting
  • 5 Stars Deli: 2193 Grand Concourse
    • No answer on March 27. Please try to call again before visiting
  • AB International Market: 2233-35 Jerome Ave, (718) 584-2788
    • No delivery, accept SNAP/ WIC
  • Alfonso’s Deli & Grocery: 2255 Grand Concourse
    • No answer on March 27. Please try to call again before visiting
  • A R Deli Grocery: 2056 Morris Ave
    • No answer on March 27. Please try to call again before visiting
  • Associated Supermarket: 35 Richman Plaza, (718) 466-9025
    • No delivery, accepts WIC
  • Bhagdatts Spices & Saree: 2081 Grand Concourse, (718) 295-5922
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP
  • Bonao Meats And Produce: 82 East Burnside Avenue, (347) 862-3371
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • Bonoful Grocery & Halal Meat: 7 E 182nd St, (718) 365-2989
    • Phone number worked, no answer
  • BP: 1740 Jerome Ave, (718) 466-2798
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • Bravo Supermarket: 127 W Burnside Ave, (718) 583-3822
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP/ WIC
  • Bronx Deli: 24 W Burnside Ave, (718) 583-2034
    • No delivery, no  SNAP/WIC
  • Bronx Deli & Grocery: 19 W 183rd St
    • No answer on March 29. Please try to call again before visiting
  • Burnside Ave Food Center: 111 E Burnside Ave, (718) 933-7227
    • Answering machine on March 29. Please try to call again before visiting
  • Burnside Farms: 58-60 W Burnside Ave
    • No answer on March 29. Please try to call again before visiting
  • Burnside Finest Deli: 6 W Burnside Ave
    • No answer on March 29. Please try to call again before visiting
  • BX Campus Deli Grocery: 88 W 181st Street, (917) 891-8900
    • No delivery (working on developing something with GrubHub, but not yet), accepts SNAP
  • Bx Marketita: 144 W Burnside Ave, (718) 299-6929
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • C Town: 1750 University Ave, (718) 294-3616
    • Only food delivery when you come in, accepts SNAP/WIC
  • Dkjj Deli Food: 1584 University Ave
    • No answer on March 29. Please try to call again before visiting
  • Dollar Expo: 1750 Jerome Ave, (718) 731-1800
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • Eridania Grocery: 1888 Walton Ave
    • No answer on March 29. Please try to call again before visiting
  • First Aden Grocery Corporation: 2 E Burnside Ave, (718) 716-4868
    • No answer on March 27. Please try to call again before visiting
  • Food Dynasty Supermarket: 40-48 W Burnside Ave
  • Food Universe: 148 E Burnside Ave, (718) 294-2146
    • No answer on March 27. Please try to call again before visiting
  • Food Universe: 60 West 183rd Street, (718) 367-5006
    • $10 minimum on hot food, only deliver local
  • Good Value 99 Cents: 105a E 183rd St, (347) 862-2193
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP/WIC
  • Greenland Tropical Deli & Grocery: 1737 Dr Martin L King Jr Blvd
    • No answer on March 29. Please try to call again before visiting
  • Herrera Grocery Deli: 129 W Tremont Ave, (718) 294-8919
    • No answer on March 29. Please try to call again before visiting
  • High Times Grocery: 4 West 183rd Street, (718) 733-2915
    • No answer on March 29. Please try to call again before visiting
  • Joselyn Grocery: 2238 Morris Ave, (718) 562-1187
  • Joshue Deli: 171 W Burnside Ave, (718) 299-0601
  • Julian Grocery: 143 West Burnside Ave, (347) 590-7973
  • Kiary Deli Grocery: 1881 Grand Concourse, (718) 299-0240
  • King Concourse Deli Grocery: 1963 Grand Concourse, (917) 792-4880
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • La Cumbra Deli & Grocery Store: 79 E Burnside Ave, (718) 329-3180
  • La Nueva Famosa Grocery: 1704 Grand Ave, (718) 466-7811
  • La Oaxaquena Produce: 2276 Jerome Ave, (718) 562-5356
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • Lindo Supermarket: 35 W 183rd Street, (347) 963-9828
  • Los Compadres Grocery: 21 W 176th St, (718) 716-9873
  • Los Corbaticas Deli Grocery: 1685 University Ave, (718) 716-4040
  • Lucky 3 Convenience & Deli: 16 W 177th St, (718) 583-1413
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • Maeng’s Fruit & Vegetable Market: 14 W 183rd St, (718) 365-6804
  • Michelangelo Deli: 50a W Burnside Ave, (917) 473-7933
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • New Andrews Deli Grocery: 1899 Andrews Ave, (718) 583-2712
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP
  • One Seventy Two West Burnside: 172 W Burnside Avenue, (718) 299-2311
  • Pak Fish Market: 28 W Burnside Ave, (718) 901-0290
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • Pan Deli Grocery: 1893 Andrews Ave, (718) 299-2085
  • Petel Yengue Meat: 1770 Jerome Ave, (718) 466-4501
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP
  • R&C Fish Market: 12 E 183rd St, (718) 220-4588
  • Rehobothe Fish Market: 104 E Burnside Ave, (718) 901-5070
  • Rite Aid Pharmacy: 57 E Burnside Ave, (718) 295-4533
  • Sagal Food: 61 E Burnside Ave, (917) 801-0222
  • San Miguel Grocery: 25 E 176th St, (718) 731-7877
  • Santiago’s Grocery: 15 W Tremont Ave, (718) 901-2635
  • Shop Land Discount: 25 W Tremont Ave, (917) 792-8454
  • SJS Pharmacy: 105 E Burnside Ave, (718) 933-1222
  • Skyline Deli: 171 W Burnside Ave, (718) 294-4505
  • Tassala Gaskiya African Market: 1999 Jerome Ave: (718) 716-6163
  • Tres K Deli Grocery: 125 W Tremont Ave, (718) 466-5534
  • Tu Gente Deli & Grocery: 1801 University Ave, (718) 299-0292
  • University Fresh Market: 1707 University Ave, (718) 583-5821
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP/WIC
  • Valencia Bakery: 1997 Jerome Ave, (718) 583-2791
  • West Tremont Grocery: 19 W Tremont Ave, (718) 960-4355

10457

  • Hato Viejo: 1454 Grand Concourse, (718) 538-5127
  • Aurora Deli: 148e E 174th St, (347) 862-5888
  • 1930 Gourmet Deli Grocery Corp: Echo Pl, (347) 818-4057
  • Crotona Mini Mart Corporation: 1798 Crotona Ave, (718) 299-5555
  • Los Primos Deli Grocery: 1798 Crotona Ave, (718) 299-5555
  • 2001 Gourmet Deli: 2003 Clinton Ave, (718) 733-0918
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP
  • 2031 Webster Food: 2031 Webster Ave, (718) 220-0499
  • 230 Lo Tiger Grocery: 230 East 174th Street, (917) 473-7633
  • 239 International Deli Discount: 239 E 181 St, (347) 590-3383
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP
  • 305 Grocery Deli: 305 East 181st St, (718) 364-4110
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • 347 Chabely Deli Grocery: 347 E 173rd St, (718) 618-0329
  • Garden Gourmet Deli: 627 E Tremont Ave, (917) 737-8146
  • Almo Dollar Inc: 239 E Tremont Ave, (718) 294-0164
  • African American Market: 292 E Burnside Ave, (347) 726-2595
  • Alante Alante Deli & Grocery: 207 Mt Hope Pl, (347) 284-3910
  • Alfonso’s Deli & Grocery: 2236 Grand Concourse, (718) 562-3796
  • Amigos Grocery: 551 East 172nd St, (646) 401-6144
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • Molina’s Grocery: 279 E 173rd St, (718) 294-9260
  • Clinton Deli & Grocery: 706 E Tremont Ave, (718) 618-0907
  • El Avanico Grocery Store: 214b East 180th Street
  • Bravo Supermarket: 248 E 174th St, (718) 731-6280
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP/WIC
  • Carino Grocery: 643 E 182nd St, (718) 563-2462
  • Guerrero Deli Mini Market: 2239 Adams Place, (718) 295-4273
  • Ysidro Rodriguez Deli-Grocery: 555 East 180th St, (718) 367-3815
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP
  • Webster Deli & Grocery Store: 1505 Webster Ave, (718) 588-5603
  • Clinton Convenience Store: 732 E Tremont Ave, (347) 297-7000
  • Concourse Food Plaza: 2096 Grand Concourse, (718) 584-4927
    • Delivery available ONLY if you come in. Accepts SNAP/WIC
  • CTown: 229 E Tremont Ave, (718) 294-6400
  • CTown: 309 E Burnside Ave, (718) 933-6921
  • Anthony’s Place Deli Grocery: 306 E 178th Street, (718) 299-0064
  • Dollar Junction: 1967 Crotona Ave, (718) 299-0764
    • No deliver
  • Daily Grocery: 660 E Tremont Ave, (718) 901-3312
  • Elainie Deli Grocery: 2085 Valentine Avenue, (347) 820-7008
  • El Kiosco Grocery: 1814 Crotona Ave, (718) 731-9343
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • G Deli Market: 551 E 178th St, (929) 228-1882
  • Family Dollar: 2105 Clinton Ave, (718) 933-4716
  • Felino Grocery: 1836 Anthony Ave, (347) 590-8123
  • Felomar Grocery Store: 154 E 175th St, (718) 294-4035
  • Fine Fare Supermarket: 708 E Tremont Ave, (718) 731-5757
  • Five Line Gourmet Deli: 255 E Tremont Ave, (718) 618-0680
  • Fresh Food Deli Grocery: 2179 Washington Ave, (347) 577-6141
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • G Deli Market: 551 E 178th St, (929) 228-1882
  • High Hope Deli: 260 E Burnside Ave, (347) 862-1475
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP
  • Pak Discount and Variety: 631 E Tremont Avenue, (347) 590-2581
  • Carlitos Way Deli: 2026 Lafontaine Avenue, (718) 294-7130
  • 2272 Deli: 2272 Webster Ave
  • Selwyn Deli Grocery: 261 East 172nd St, (718) 716-7110
  • Washington Avenue Grocery: 1512 Washington Ave, (718) 731-0012
  • Jr 2121 Deli Grocery: 2121 Belmont Ave, (347) 591-5550
  • Krazy Dollar Deals: 270 E Burnside Ave, (718) 294-5170
  • Krinos Foods: 1750 Bathgate Ave, (718) 729-9000
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • Leidy Deli Grocery: 501 E 176th St, (718) 299-3235
  • Linas Grocery Deli: 1785 Monroe Ave, (718) 583-0086
  • Los Corbaticas Deli Grocery: 1915 Anthony Avenue, (718) 716-4040
  • Los Primos Grocery: 1965 Webster Ave, (718) 220-7673
  • Mama Olga Deli Grocery: 1960 Bathgate Ave, (347) 271-7353
  • Manuel Mini Mart: 481 E 180th St, (347) 590-7431
  • African Market: 2252 Webster Ave
  • Mega Food & Grill: 253 E 172nd Street, (917) 801-0700
    • Accepts SNAP
  • Elainie Deli Grocery: 2085 Valentine Avenue, (347) 820-7008
  • A Reyes Grocery Corporation: 1725 Fulton Ave, (718) 901-3578
  • Naranjal Grocery: 200 E Tremont Ave, (718) 466-4910
  • Alnabel 86 Deli: 502 E180 St, (347) 591-1100
  • Paulino Grocery: 4378 3rd Ave, (718) 364-6416
  • Rite Aid Pharmacy: 1540 Grand Concourse, (718) 731-8733
  • Santanas Grocery: 1975 La Fontaine Ave, (718) 294-8639
  • Western Beef Supermarket: 2050 Webster Ave, (718) 220-0764
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP/WIC
  • Selwyn Deli Grocery: 261 E 172nd Street, (718) 716-7110
  • Camilo Mendoza Deli Corp: 2178 Crotona Avenue, (347) 862-1065
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP
  • S&Y Grocery & Deli: 4457 Third Ave, (718) 584-4599
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP
  • The Dulce Esquina: 340 East 174th Street, (718) 708-4438
  • 303 E Tremont Ave Grocery: 303 E Tremont Ave, (718) 901-2009
  • Ocean Fish Market: 725 E Tremont Ave
  • Valentine Mini Mart: 2130 Valentine Ave, (718) 561-1111
  • Vasquez Deli Grocery: 1959 Clinton Ave, (718) 716-3571
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP
  • Vegano Supermarket: 238 E 181 St, (718) 483-9916
  • Vicjona Meat Market: 733 E Tremont Ave, (718) 299-4699
    • No delivery, no SNAP/WIC
  • Webster Bargain: 1971 Webster Ave, (718) 367-7378
  • Welcome To Yemen Deli: 363 E 180th St, (718) 220-5396
  • Zubaidi Deli Grocery: 288 E 174th St, (347) 577-0428
    • No delivery, accepts SNAP

 

10458 

  • 188th Gourmet Deli: 346 E 188th St, (347) 536-6058
  • 230 A&M Deli Grocery: 2840 Valentine Ave
  • 2350 Deli Grocery: 2350 Tiebout Ave, (718) 933-8403
  • 275 Deli Grocery: 275 E Kingsbridge Rd, (347) 284-3592
  • 314 Super Deli: 314 E Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 365-8800
  • 548 Gourmet Deli: 548 E 183rd St, (718) 584-4818
  • 7-Eleven: 590 E Fordham Rd, (718) 933-1232
  • 99 Cents: 2332 Grand Concourse
  • Adams Deli: 239 Bedford Pk Blvd, (917) 801-0078
  • Addeo & Sons Bakery: 2372 Hughes Ave, (718) 367-8316
  • Altagracia #1 Deli and Grocery: 253 East 188th Street, (718) 563-2277
  • Altagracia #2 Deli and Grocery: 269 E 188th Street, (718) 329-0377
  • AMA Grocery Corporation: 664 E 187th Street, (718) 561-7105
  • Arthur Avenue Retail Market: 2344 Arthur Ave, (718) 220-0346
  • Balkan Home Produce: 3059 Valentine Ave, (718) 863-1393
  • Bedford Park Gourmet Deli: 379 Bedford Park Blvd, (718) 733-2176
  • Biancardi Meats: 2350 Arthur Ave, (718) 733-4058
  • Borgattis Ravioli & Egg Noodles: 632 E 187th St, (718) 367-3799
  • Briggs Gourmet Deli: 2650 Briggs Ave, (718) 749-0031
  • Briska Grocery: 2333 Arthur Ave, (718) 584-9418
  • Calabria Pork Store: 2338 Arthur Ave, (718) 367-5145
  • Calandra Cheese: 2314 Arthur Ave, (718) 365-7572
  • Casa Della Mozzarella: 604 E 187th St, (718) 364-3867
  • Chinelos Mexican Deli Grocery: 710 E 187th St, (718) 684-6583
  • Connie’s Deli: 240 E 204th St, (718) 220-6911
  • Cosenza’s Fish Market: 2354 Arthur Ave, (718) 364-8510
  • Cruz Food Market: 273 E 198th St
  • CTown Supermarket: 264 E 204th Street, (718) 295-2433
  • CTown Supermarket: 668 Crescent Ave, (718) 933-4410
  • D & A Deli Grocery: 3035 Valentine Ave, (917) 471-9943
  • Deli & Food: 222 East 198th Street, (917) 801-4939
  • Dollar Deal: 2489 Webster Ave, (929) 259-9017
  • Eej Deli & Grocery: 550 E 187th St, (347) 271-5781
  • El Patron Deli Grocery: 573 East 187th Street, (347) 270-0182
  • El Principe Grocery Store: 237 East 203rd Street, (917) 891-6416
  • El Sosa: 476 East 187th St, (718) 933-1122
  • El Vasilon Deli & Grocery: 2820 Marion Ave, (347) 590-9710
  • Emerald Food: 2711 Briggs Ave, (718) 367-1300
  • Estrella Meat & Fruit Grocery Store: 276 E 198th St, (718) 733-7500
  • EZ Pass Gourmet Deli: 688 East 187th Street, (347) 271-3319
  • Family Dollar: 2863 Webster Ave, (718) 584-3405
  • Fine Fare: 2645 Webster Avenue, (917) 645-5636
  • Fish Market & Seafood: 684 E 187th St, (718) 933-2338
  • Food Choice: 333 E 184th St, (718) 365-7060
  • Food Universe Marketplace: 312 East 194th Street, (718) 450-3405
  • Fordham 99 Cents Plus: 532 E Fordham Rd, (347) 590-3181
  • Fordham Deli: 2573 Webster Ave, (347) 577-5361
  • Fordham Gourmet Deli: 2540 Marion Ave
  • Garden Market: 393 Bedford Park Blvd, (718) 367-7198
  • Gonzalez Grocers: 2665 Valentine Ave, (718) 933-0431
  • Green Mountain Gourmet Deli: 169 E 205th St, (347) 577-6089
  • Hughes Food Market: 2315 Hughes Ave, (718) 450-3775
  • I&C Meat Market: 541 East 183rd St, (347) 269-7820
  • Joe’s Italian Deli: 685 E 187th St, (718) 367-7979
  • Kenkey Hut: 2427 Webster Ave #11, (917) 569-5458
  • Kosovo Deli: 2326 Arthur Ave, (718) 365-2204
  • La Bonita Grocery: 231 E 183rd St, (718) 220-4391
  • La Estrellita Mexican Grocery & Deli: 213 E 198th Street, (347) 862-4541
  • La Surena Grocery: 2561 Briggs Ave, (347) 590-2867
  • Lo Pana Meat Market: 368 E 188th Street
  • Lorena Deli & Grocery: 615 E 183rd St, (718) 933-6192
  • Los Perez Deli Food: 2629 Marion Ave, (718) 933-5358
  • LP Deli Grocery: 3052 Valentine Ave, (718) 450-3672
  • Lucero Bakery: 2392 Arthur Ave, (718) 676-1302
  • Madonia Brothers Bakery: 2348 Arthur Ave, (718) 295-5573
  • Makka Medina Halal Meat & Grocery: 239 E Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 365-1990
  • Mariandy Deli & Grocery: 2833 Decatur Ave, (718) 220-2084
  • Meat Market Jazmin: 2356 Grand Concourse, (718) 733-3346
  • Meat Market Jazmin Corporation: 2356 Grand Concourse, (718) 733-3346
  • Mega Seafood II: 2500 Webster Ave
  • Mergimtari Meat & Grocery: 565 E 187th St, (718) 562-4234
  • Met Foodmarkets: 277 E 198th St, (718) 329-0416
  • Mex Deli & Grocery: 576 East 187th Street, (646) 938-9026
  • Mex Deli Grocery: 576 E 187th St, (646) 938-9026
  • Mi Favorita Food: 392 E 201 St, (347) 918-9777
  • Mike’s Deli: 2344 Arthur Ave, (718) 295-5033
  • Mi Tienda Meat Market: 685 E 187th Street, (718) 484-4996
  • Modern Food Center: 2385 Arthur Ave, (718) 933-4660
  • Mt Carmel Gourmet Food: 2344 Arthur Ave, (718) 933-2295
  • New Rams Deli Plus: 574 E Fordham Rd, (917) 801-2211
  • Paradise Deli Inc: 203 E 198th St, (718) 295-6349
  • Peters Meat Market: 2344 Arthur Ave, (718) 367-3136
  • Quick Hero City Deli Grocery:  617 E Fordham Rd, (718) 329-0388
  • Randazzos Fish Market: 2327 Arthur Ave, (718) 367-4139
  • Richy Deli Grocery: 2338 Washington Ave, (718) 562-7990
  • Rite Aid Pharmacy: 592 E 183rd St, (718) 220-2226
  • Royal African & Caribbean: 2957 Webster Ave, (718) 620-8000
  • Sadeq Gourmet Deli: 2665 Grand Concourse, (917) 207-2056
  • Sammy’s Grocery: 2500 Arthur Ave, (718) 562-2578
  • Scalinda Grocery Store: 667 E 187 St, (718) 367-7256
  • Spinner Deli: 374 E 188th Street, (646) 750-2201
  • Stop One Mini: 566 E 188th St, (718) 562-7742
  • Tase Deli Grocery:651 E 183rd St, (347) 862-2140
  • Teitel Brothers: 2372 Arthur Ave, (718) 733-9400
  • Tejeda Grocery: 2381 Valentine Avenue, (718) 563-1785
  • Terranova Bakery: 691 E 187th St, (718) 367-6985
  • The Best Deli & Grill: 536e Fordham Road, (347) 577-6531
  • Torres Grocery: 314 East 188th Street, (718) 450-3267
  • Valentine Food Corporation: 2856 Valentine Ave, (718) 329-5493
  • Valentin Value: 223 E 198th St, (347) 879-8467
  • Vincent’s Meat Market: 2374 Arthur Ave, (718) 295-9048
  • Vivi Deli Food Mart: 724 East 187th Street, (917) 801-2384
  • Walgreens: 406 E Fordham Rd, (718) 220-2461
  • Washington Deli Grocery: 2260 Washington Ave, (718) 220-6373
  • Your Choice Deli Grocer: 2363 Valentine Ave, (347) 270-1590
  • Zam Zam Halal Meat & Grocery: 229 E Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 733-6200

10468

  • 12E 196th Street Food: 12E 196th Street, (718) 933-9556
  • 188 Park Deli Grocery: 2457 University Ave, (347) 269-5722
  • Adonai Deli Grocery: 174 West Fordham Road, (347) 271-9767
  • Alanis Deli Grocery: 2565 Grand Concourse, (718) 220-0387
  • Associated Supermarkets: 125 West Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 543-6996
  • Antillana Meat Market: 123 West Kingsbridge Rd, (347) 326-6096
  • Bronx New Way Corp: 111 East Kingsbridge Rd, Store #3, (347) 431-1385
  • CJs Market: 14 East Bedford Park Blvd, (718) 329-0371
  • CTown: 30 East 198th Street, (718) 933-2734
  • C&S Value Store: 60 East Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 563-1732
  • D NY Deli Grocery: 99 East 198th Street, (718) 220-6030
  • Duane Reade: 1 East Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 364-5219
  • El Rancho Deli Grocery: 19 East Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 933-3130
  • Fine Fare Supermarkets: 3131 Grand Concourse, (718) 295-5177
  • Food Dynasty Supermarkets: 24 West Fordham Road, (718) 450-8778
  • Food Universe Marketplace: 2358 University Avenue, (718) 295-2776
  • G&G Gourmet Deli: 3155 Villa Avenue, (347) 918-9093
  • Genesis Superette: 150 West Fordham Rd, (718) 563-8646
  • Billy’s Deli: 83 West Fordham Rd, (718) 584-7095
  • Jerome Food Center: 10 East 198th Street, (718) 562-6805
  • Jony Food: 2487 University Ave, (347) 431-3900
  • Kingsbridge and Webb Deli Grocery: 2690 Webb Avenue, (718) 601-0046
  • La Vina Food Corp: 89 West Kingsbridge Rd, (347) 427-1999
  • Leidy Mini Market: 33 E Van Cortlandt Avenue, (347) 271-4770
  • Mango Grocery: 101 East 196th Street, (718) 364-5035
  • Miracle Grocery: 12 East 199th Street, (718) 584-0584
  • New Way Deli: 77 East Kingsbridge Road, (718) 584-3249
  • Paya Deli Grocery: 2587 Jerome Avenue, (718) 329-3825
  • Sedgwick Deli and Grocery: 2701 Sedgwick Avenue, (347) 346-4239
  • S&D Deli Plus Grocery: 115 East 184th Street, (718) 367-9001
  • Sweet Home African Market: 15-17 Bedford Park Blvd, (347) 270-3023
  • Take a Bite Deli and Grocery: 34 Bedford Park Blvd
  • West Fordham Road Meat Market: 91 West Fordham Rd, (718) 733-5765
  • Villa Deli Grocery: 3130 Villa Avenue, (347) 590-2760

Fordham/University Heights 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.

Shelters, Transitional Housing and Services for Homeless People in Fordham/University Heights

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 Fordham/University Heights area. The NYC Food Policy center will be continuously calling to check openings.

Please call before visiting in case of changes.

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.

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

Languages for 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 Fordham/University Heights

New York City Commission on Human Rights – Bronx

  • 1932 Arthur Avenue, Room 203A, Bronx, NY 10457
  • (718) 579-6900
  • Limited operations. Specialize in legal assistance.

Terra Firma

  • 890 Prospect Ave, Bronx, New York 10459
  • (347) 931-4772
  • Focuses on providing legal and medical services to immigrant children.

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) – Tremont Health Center

  • 4215 3rd Ave, 2nd Fl, Bronx, NY 10457
  • (718) 294-5891
  • Provide healthcare information and service for immigrants. Offers free and sliding scale services. Undocomented immigrants are welcome.

Council of Belmont Organizations (COBO)

  • 630 East 187th St, Bronx, NY 10458
  • (718) 364-4788
  • Assistance with immigration, case management/service coordination

Acacia Network, Inc. – Claremont Family Health Center

  • 262-4 East 174th Street, Bronx, NY 10457
  • (718) 299-6910
  • Provide healthcare information and service for immigrants. Offers sliding scale services. Undocomented immigrants are welcome.

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.

ASL-speaking consumers can call the Manhattan office VP line at 646-350-2681 or the Queens VP line at 347-905-5088.

 

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 Fordham/University Heights

Acacia Network, Inc. – Main Office

  • 300 E 175th St, New York, NY 10457
  • (718) 294-5060
  • Disabilities services and early childhood education. Offers free services.

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.
    • 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.
  • 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
    • 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
  • CityMeals on Wheels: Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers over 60 years old.
  • 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 Administration (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 smartphone 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 Fordham/University Heights (Please call rather than visiting)

Crotona S46*: 1910 Monterey Avenue, 5th Fl., Bronx, NY 10457

  • Phone: 929-252-7436 | Fax: 917-639-1107
  • Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
  • This center includes a children’s area that does not provide supervision.

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.

*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 near Fordham/University Heights (Please call rather than visiting)

East Tremont WIC Center: 519 East Tremont Avenue, Street Level

  • (718) 294-6887

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:

Coronavirus Update. NYC Department of Education. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update. Accessed March 18, 2020.

Find a School – New York City Department of Education. NYC Department of Education. https://www.nycenet.edu/schoolsearch. Accessed March 18, 2020.

Find Help – DFTA. NYC Department for the Aging. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/find-help.page. Accessed March 18, 2020.

“Retail Food Stores.” NY Open Data, https://data.ny.gov/Economic-Development/Retail-Food-Stores/9a8c-vfzj.

FoodHelp.nyc Food Map. NYC.gov. https://maps.nyc.gov/foodhelp. Accessed March 17, 2020.

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.

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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