Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guides / General / March 25, 2020

Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide Highbridge/Concourse

UPDATED EVERY 7 DAYS

LAST UPDATE: April 5, 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: Highbridge/Concourse

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 Highbridge/Concourse 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 16 Office: (718) 588-7500

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 Highbridge/Concourse (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 Highbridge/Concourse

Zip Codes 10451, 10452

  • City Meals Emergency Meals: 355 Lexington Avenue
    • (212) 687-1234
    • Log on to www.citymeals.org, then click “Get Meals” to find information and call local agency or call 311 to have meals set up.
  • Mid Bronx Home Delivered Meals: 900 Grand Concourse
    • (718) 992-2057
    • Delivering to those in the current system. To apply or need assistance, call (347) 862-5200 or email at [email protected]

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) 10451, 10452 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.

  • BJ’s Wholesale Club: 610 Exterior St, (718) 292-5410
    • 8am-9am 60+ senior hours
    • Limited deliveries through their site with very limited time slots, see website for details
  • San Jose Tulcingo Deli: 109 East 153rd Street, (917) 631-9253
    • Delivery radius to University down to 170th Street, to 3rd Avenue to 144th Street.
    • SNAP accepted for in store pickups only. Call ahead to pick up.
    • No special senior hours.
  • 7 R&M Deli & Grocery: 7 E 172nd St, (718) 716-4521
    • Delivery within 2 block radius after 3pm.
    • SNAP accepted for delivery and in store.

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

*The lists below include all retail food stores with the zip code(s) 10451, 10452 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.

10451

  • 153 Deli Grocery: 153 East 149th Street, (347) 862-6955
  • 156 Food Market: 760 Grand Concourse, (718) 993-3619 
  • 630 Deli Grocery Corp: 630 Walton Ave, (718) 402-3345
  • 740 Gerard Mini Market: 740 Gerard Ave, (718) 401-2939
  • 7 Eleven: 577 Grand Concourse Ave, (718) 665-3000
  • 846 Grocery Corporation: 846 Gerard Ave, (718) 450-3770
  • A&C Gourmet: 337 E 146th St, (646) 542-5930
  • Best & Tasty Deli Grocery: 260 E 143rd St, (718) 402-8688
  • Bravo Supermarket: 640 Courtlandt Ave, (929) 263-1447
  • Brea Deli Grocery: 656 Courtlandt Ave (A F Deli Grocery on Google results), (718) 292-1757
  • Concourse Gourmet: 845 Concourse Village West
  • Court Side Deli: 906 Morris Ave, (646) 330-6111
  • Court Side Deli II: 909 Sherman Ave, (718) 588-0598
  • C Town: 2733 3rd Ave, (718) 585-8200
  • C Town: 3220 Third Ave, (718) 993-8623
  • Defenders Gourmet Deli: 386 East 161st St, (718) 742-0040
  • Dollar Discount & Party: 700 Exterior St   
  • Dollar Tree: 250 E 144th St, (718) 665-0527
  • Elvis Deli: 430 Grand Concourse, (718) 708-5944    
  • Fine Fare: 675 Morris Ave
  • Finest Deli: 3103 3rd Ave, (718) 618-7087
  • Food Bazaar: 238 E 161st St, (718) 538-3720
  • Food Bazaar: 283 E 161st St, (718) 538-3720
  • Food Bazaar: 445 East 163rd Street, (718) 841-6155
  • Foodtown of Third Avenue: 3100 3rd Ave, (718) 585-4004
  • Fresa Deli & Cakes: 718 Courtlandt Ave  
  • Frias Deli Food: 588 Morris Ave, (347) 590-1114
  • Gold Coast Supermarket: 381 Canal Pl, (718) 292-5302
  • Grand Concourse Petroleum: 350 Grand Concourse, (718) 401-0830
  • Happy Deli: 201 East 163rd St, (718) 590-4648
  • Healthcare Pharmacy: 567 Courtlandt Ave, (718) 585-1117
  • Katelyn Food Center: 3201 Park Ave, (718) 992-0730
  • Key Food Market: 760 Melrose Avenue, (718) 292-5549
  • Kim’s Fish Market: 555 Morris Ave, (718) 665-5477     
  • Krazy Dollar: 406 E 161st St, (718) 401-0700
  • La Campina Deli Grocery: 802 Melrose Ave, (718) 450-8120
  • La Colonia Food: 594 Morris Ave, (718) 665-1289
  • La Finquita Fruit Market: 602 Courtlandt Ave, (718) 402-9441
  • La Liga Deli Food: 350 East 149th Street
  • La Placita Fruit And Deli: 777 Elton Ave, (718) 450-8623
  • Lela Deli & Grocery: 911 Melrose Ave, (718) 402-6540
  • Lincoln Deli & Grocery: 522 Morris Ave, (718) 665-5572
  • Mateo Deli Grocery 2: 655 Courtlandt Avenue, (718) 684-6264
  • Morris 99 Cents Plus: 562 Morris Ave, (718) 402-3345
  • Morris Gourmet Deli/Krispy Krunchy Chicken: 675 Morris Ave, (718) 450-8355
  • Nadal 3 Deli Convenience: 888a Grand Concourse, (718) 401-6666
  • New Stadium Gourmet Deli: 56 E 161st St, (718) 292-9122
  • Pit Stop Convenience Store: 920 Teller Ave, (646) 393-5871
  • R&C Deli Grocery: 917 Sheridan Avenue, (718) 681-3509
  • Target: 700 Exterior St, (718) 401-5651
  • Urena Grocery: 759 Gerard Ave (718) 993-5727
  • Walgreens: 244 E 161st St, (718) 410-5950
  • Walgreens: 666 Courtlandt Ave, (718) 292-1856
  • Walton Ave Deli: 143 E Walton Ave, (347) 726-2206
  • Western Beef Supermarket: 301 Morris Ave, (718) 402-7500

10452

  • 104 Elliot Place Grocery Corporation: 104 Elliot Place, (718) 618-7717 
  • 125 W 165 St Grocery: 125 W 165th St (718) 538-0039
  • 1296 Rivera Grocery: 1296 Walton Ave, (718) 538-9482
  • 1359 Ogden Grocery: 1359 Ogden Ave, (718) 538-1773
  • 152 Vm Grocery: 152 E 171st St, (347) 269-8733 
  • 157 Matanza Deli Grocery: 157 West 169th St, (718) 992-2221
  • 2056 Deli Grocery: 1398 Ogden Ave, (347) 591-2802
  • 99 Outlet: 1370 Jerome Ave, (718) 681-2010
  • A & A Grocery & Deli: 90 W 165th St, (718) 588-5618
  • Adolfo Meat Market: 116 E 170th St, (718) 538-8546
  • Africa Market: 1291 Walton Ave, St #1, (347) 862-2200
  • Agogo: 1347 Edward L Grant Hwy, 718) 992-9222
  • Airline Grocery Store: 105 E Clarke Place, (646) 318-7287
  • Alan’s Deli Grocery: 1246 Shakespeare Ave, (718) 588-0585 
  • Angelos Deli-Grocery: 120 E Mount Eden Ave, (718) 299-7291
  • Antillana Superfood: 1339 Jerome Ave, (718) 618-0408
  • Aqui Me Quedo Grocery: 1052 Gerard Ave, (718) 588-5884
  • Associated Supermarkets: 148 E 170th St, (718) 293-4000
  • Big Apple Smoke Shop & Organics: 159 East 170 Street, (718) 219-8969
  • Bravo Supermarkets: 156 W 170th St, (718) 410-7933
  • Bx Deli Grocery: 1285 Shakespeare Ave, (347) 820-6840
  • Cachet Deli Food: 1425 Macombs Rd, (718) 992-6187
  • Colorado Deli Food: 1158 Gerard Ave, (347) 297-8140
  • Compare Foods Supermarket: 126 Featherbed Lane, (718) 294-5533
  • Compare Foods Supermarket: 126 Featherbed Lane, (718) 294-5533 
  • Compare Foods Supermarket: 1187 Jerome Ave, (718) 538-5216
  • C Town: 1434 Jerome Ave, (718) 293-2005
  • Cub Foods: 1440 University Avenue, (651) 646-1003
  • Cvs Pharmacy: 50-56 E 167th St, (718) 588-6898
  • Deli Mini Market: 1472 Inwood Ave, (718) 538-0626
  • Dollar General: 1412 Jerome Ave, (929) 264-7589
  • Dollar Power: 1 East 167th Street, (929) 263-1745
  • Dollar Tree: 1364 Jerome Ave, (718) 508-1861
  • Dylan Super Bodeguita Deli: 1152 Ogden Avenue, (718) 715-0860 
  • Eddies Place African Market: 5 E 167th St, (718) 293-5668   
  • Eden Grocery: 5 East Mt Eden Ave, (347) 590-6698
  • Espinal Food Center: 1440 University Ave, (646) 314-0151 
  • Extra Jumbo Market Place: 1384 Nelson Avenue, (917) 801-0530 
  • Fal African Market: 1466 Inwood Ave, (929) 453-9042  
  • Family Dollar: 1081 Ogden Ave, (718) 588-0248
  • Family Dollar: 910 River Ave, (718) 538-5481   
  • Fares Gourmet Deli: 24 E 167th St, (718) 590-0808
  • Fine Fare: 1136 Ogden Ave, (718) 588-5118
  • Fine Fare: 49 East Mt Eden Ave, (718) 731-5000
  • Fine Fare: 59 E 167th St, (718) 588-7609
  • Fredarlet Deli Grocery: 1575-1579 Walton Ave, (917) 473-6724 
  • Fresh Fish Market: 15 East 170th St, (718) 293-0868
  • Gp Deli Grocery: 125 Marcy Place, (718) 588-4500
  • Highbridge Deli: 156 W 166th Street, (917) 631-9990
  • High Life Deli & Grocery: 1215 Grand Concourse, (718) 410-0200
  • Hilario Grocery: 81 W 162nd Street, (718) 681-3727 
  • Jacobo Grocery & Deli: 1098 Anderson Ave, (718) 293-4803 
  • Jade Grocery: 1174 Shakespeare Ave, (718) 293-0983
  • JAMA Deli Grocery: 1225 Ogden Ave, (347) 591-5152
  • Jerome Market Deli: 1211 Jerome Ave, (347) 963-4931 
  • Jesup Gourmet Deli: 1348 Edward L Grant Hwy, (347) 591-0192
  • JL Meat Market: 26 E 167th St, (718) 992-1367
  • Key Food: 885 Gerard Avenue, (718) 293-3032
  • L A Deli Grocery: 1388 Jesup Ave, (718) 588-3300 
  • Macombs Grocery Deli: 1530 Macombs Road, (917) 471-9755
  • Marins Grocery & Candy: 42 E 167th St, (718) 537-8020
  • Mi Siesta Deli Grocery: 120 W 167th St, (347) 590-7144
  • New Kukus Market: 111 East 167th Street, (718) 588-2310 
  • NY Yankee Deli & Grocery: 901 Walton Ave @ 161st St, (718) 293-6483
  • Ogden 99 Cents Store: 1025 Ogden Ave, (718) 410-7590  
  • One Hundred Three Royal Deli: 103 E Mount Eden Ave, (347) 498-1277  
  • Orlando’s Deli: 1605 Inwood Avenue, (347) 758-8255 
  • Pascual Grocery: 951 Ogden Ave, (718) 681-4952
  • Pioneer Supermarkets: 107 Featherbed Lane, (718) 299-0202
  • Rite Aid Pharmacy: 1091 Ogden Ave, (718) 293-5271 
  • Rosario Grocery: 89-91 W 170th Street, (718) 537-8907
  • Sajoma Mini Market: 1368 Edward L Grant Hwy, (718) 681-9517
  • Sam’s Deli: 7 E 170th Street, (718) 538-4235
  • Santi’s Deli Grocery: 1192 Cromwell Ave, (718) 293-0700
  • Seafood House: 12 W Mount Eden Ave, (929) 263-1111
  • Subs Gourmet Deli: 1070 Ogden Ave, (718) 588-8979 
  • Sunshine Fish Market: 15 East Mount Eden Ave, (347) 270-1656 
  • Superior Market: 108 W 168th St, (646) 314-0344
  • Triple Play Deli Grocery: 917 Ogden Avenue, (929) 246-5612  
  • Unity African Market: 60 E 174th St, (718) 466-0160
  • Urena Grocery: 1289 Walton Avenue, (718) 588-8684 
  • Vargas Deli Food And Meat: 1307 Edward L Grant Hwy, (917) 471-8646
  • VicNat Diner: 948 Ogden Ave, (718) 450-8223   
  • Walgreens: 32 E 170th St, (718) 588-6825
  • Yamasa Deli Grocery III: 99 Mcclellan St, (718) 992-6781
  • Young Market: 154 E 170th St, (718) 681-8084

Highbridge/Concourse Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens (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 Highbridge/Concourse

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 Highbridge/Concourse 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.

Immigrant Rights and Services: Public Benefits Available to Immigrants

Many important services and benefits are available to all people, regardless of immigration status.  Some of these services are for emergency needs. The services listed below are available to all people, including undocumented immigrants.

  • Children under 19 are eligible for health insurance under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP),
  • Pregnant women, children under 5 years of age, and mothers of babies up to 6 months old (or 12 months if breastfeeding) are eligible for nutrition education, nutritious food and breastfeeding support under Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC),
  • Prenatal care for pregnant women under the Prenatal Care  Assistance Program (PCAP),
  • Emergency medical care, including ambulance service,
  • Domestic violence counseling,
  • Immunizations,
  • HIV testing and counseling,
  • Emergency shelter,
  • Poison control hotline,
  • Food pantry services,
  • Child welfare and foster care services,
  • Public school education,
  • School breakfast and lunch programs,
  • Senior services and senior center programs provided by the Department for the Aging,
  • Services that protect against consumer fraud provided by the Department of Consumer Affairs,
  • Protection against discrimination provided by the Human Rights Commission,
  • Services and facilities provided by the Department of Parks and Recreation,
  • Services provided by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
  • Public library services and special events,
  • Public transportation,
  • Police protection, and
  • Fire protection.

The following are some benefits that only U.S. citizens and immigrants with certain legal status that are “lawfully present” can receive:

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
  • Food stamps,
  • Cash assistance,
  • Public housing,
  • Section 8 Housing vouchers, and
  • Medicaid (non-emergency).

Services for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals/Families Close to Highbridge and Concourse

  • Muslim Women’s Institute for Research and Development: 1363 Ogden Ave, 10452
    • (718) 960-2262
    • The Muslim Women’s Institute for Research and Development (MWIRD) is a faith-based, community service organization, working within a multi-faith frame, focused on the following areas hunger relief and food security, health education, transitional needs of new immigrants.
  • Sauti Yetu Center for African Women and Families: 2417 3rd Avenue, Suite 105, 10451
    • (718) 665-2486
    • Provides services for poor and low-income African immigrant women and families. Includes social services support, awareness workshops and information on female genital cutting, services in domestic & sexual violence, programs in supportive counseling, and an immigrant youth program.
  • WHEDCO – Family Support Program: 50 East 168th Street, 10452
    • (718) 839-1100

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.
  • Coronavirus update
  • Food access
  • Transportation and Access-A-Ride

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 Highbridge/Concourse

  • HAC – Doris E. Stone Child Care Center: 1165 University Ave, 10452 
    • (718) 681-5888
  • HAC Family Services, Inc.: 880 River Ave, 2nd floor, 10452 
    • (718) 992-1321
  • Highbridge Woodycrest Center: 936 Woodycrest Avenue, 10452
    • (718) 414-1750
  • Highbridge Advisory Council (HAC) – Day Care Center: 1181 Nelson Ave,10452
    • (718) 681-5216
  • Highbridge Advisory Council Family Services, Inc. – Early Childhood Center III: 1399 Ogden Avenue, 10452 
    • (718) 293-9196

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 Highbridge/Concourse (Please call rather than visiting)

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 in Highbridge/Concourse (Please call rather than visiting)

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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