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

Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford

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: Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford

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 Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford 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 11 Andrew Cohen’s Office: (718) 549-7300
  • 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 Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford (2)

10458

10463

10467

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 Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford

Zip Codes 10458, 10463, 10467, 10468

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) 10458, 10463, 10467, 10468 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 16, 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.

10458

  • Altagracia Deli and Grocery: 269 East 188th Street, (718) 329-0377
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: 6-7 blocks
    • Minimum purchase: $8
    • Additional fees: None
    • SNAP/WIC: N/A
  • City Fresh Market: 2477 Valentine Ave
      • 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

10467

  • Foodtown: 283 East 204th Street, (718) 882-7865
    • 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.

10468

  • Morton Williams: 15 East Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 933-5910
      • Delivery available by calling listed phone number or by using an app: Instacart or Shipt.
      • Delivery radius: Within 5 block radius, walking distance for Morton Williams. Further for apps.
      • Minimum purchase: None for Morton Williams. $10 for Instacart. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
      • Delivery fee: None for Morton Williams. Varies for apps based on distance.
      • SNAP/WIC: Instacart/Shipt do NOT accept SNAP/WIC, but Morton Williams does IN-STORE only.
      • Stores are also open daily for seniors-only shopping 7am-8am

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

*The lists below include all retail food stores with the zip code(s) 10458, 10463, 10467, 10468 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 16, 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.

10458

  • 192 Concourse Gourmet Deli: 2558 Grand Concourse
  • 194th Street Grocery: 389 E 194th St
  • 198 Bainbridge Deli & Grocery: 284 E 198th St, (718) 220-0879
    • Not offering delivery, SNAP/WIC: N/A
  • 230 A&M Deli Grocery: 2840 Valentine Ave
  • 288 Super 99 Plus: 288 East Kingsbridge Road
  • 3052 Valentine Grocery: 3052 Valentine Avenue, (718) 450-3672
  • 314 Super Deli: 314 East Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 365-8800
  • Ahmed Adam: 329 Bedford Park Blvd, (917) 801-0078
    • No delivery. SNAP accepted IN-STORE
  • B&H Gourmet Deli: 2550 Bainbridge Avenue, Store #1
  • Bedford Park Gourmet Deli: 379 Bedford Park Blvd, (718) 733-2176
  • Briggs Gourmet Deli: 2650 Briggs Avenue, (718) 749-0031
  • Connie’s Deli: 240 East 204th Street, (718) 220-6911
  • Cruz Food Market: 273 East 198th Street
  • CTown: 264 East 204th Street, (718) 295-2433
  • D&A Deli Grocery: 3035 Valentine Ave, (917) 471-9943
  • Deli and Food Corp: 222 East 198th Street, (917) 801-4939
  • El Principe Grocery: 237 East 203rd Street, (917) 891-6416
  • Emerald Food: 2711 Briggs Ave, (718) 367-1300
  • Father and Son Deli: 2773 Webster Ave
  • Family Dollar: 2863 Webster Ave, (718) 584-3405
  • Fine Fare Supermarkets: 2645 Webster Avenue, (917) 645-5636
  • Fordham Deli: Webster Ave, (347) 577-5361
  • Fordham Gourmet Deli: 2540 Marion Avenue
  • Garden Market: 393 Bedford Park Blvd, (718) 367-7198
  • Gonzalez Alberto: 2665 Valentine Ave, (718) 933-0431
  • Green Mountain Grocery and Deli: 169 East 205th Street, (347) 577-6089
  • Kosovo Deli: 2326 Arthur Avenue, (718) 365-2204
  • La Estrella Mexican Grocery: East 198th Street, (347) 862-4541
  • La Gondola Deli Grocery: 167 East 205th Street, (718) 933-8537
  • La Sureña Deli Grocery: 2569 Briggs Avenue, (347) 590-2867
  • Los Perez Deli Food: 2629 Marion Avenue, (718) 933-5358
  • Makkah Medina Halal Meat and Grocery: 239 East Kingsbridge Rd #2, (718) 365-1990
  • Mariandy Deli Grocery: 2833 Decatur Ave, (718) 220-2084
  • Met Foodmarkets: 277 East 198th Street, (718) 329-0416
  • Mi Favorita Food: 392 East 201st Street, (347) 918-9777
  • Mount Carmel Gourmet Food: 2344 Arthur Avenue, (718) 933-2295
  • MYW Food Market: 536 E Fordham Roast
  • Nunez Gerardo: 2856 Valentine Avenue
  • Rossis Deli Grocery: 253 East 188th Street, (718) 563-2277
  • Sadeq Gourmet: 2664 Grand Concourse, (917) 207-2056
  • Sammy 194 Grocery: 341 East 194th Street,
  • Valley Deli Grocery: 2654 Valentine Avenue
  • Walgreens: 406 East Fordham Rd, (718) 220-2461
  • Zam Zam Halal Meat and Grocery: 229 East Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 733-6200

10463

  • 263 Deli: 263 W Kingsbridge Rd, (646) 753-4765
  • Delimania Grocery: 2780 Kingsbridge Terrace, (347) 899-8125
  • El Ray Deli Grocery: 3002 Bailey Ave, (347) 427-0229
  • JC Mini Grocery: 3004 Heath Ave, (718) 884-0687
  • Mencia Grocery: 251 West Kingsbridge Rd, (718) 548-0237

10467

  • 205 Gourmet Deli: 3110 Bainbridge Avenue, (347) 945-2177
  • 234 Gun Hill Deli: 234 East Gun Hill Road, (347) 275-2400
  • 3161 Norwood Deli: 3161 Bainbridge Avenue, (718) 654-3161
  • AKS Grocery: 319 East 204th Street, (347) 297-2032
  • A&Y Grocery: 301 East 204th Street
  • Anthony’s Famous Gourmet Deli: 169 East Gun Hill Road, (718) 798-4773
  • Ate Deli: 3165 Bainbridge Ave, (718) 655-7784
  • Bangla Nagor General Corp: 11 E Mosholu Parkway North
  • Big G Deli: 3386 Jerome Avenue
  • Bravo David: 3421 Jerome Avenue
  • Chavez Grocery: 3215 Bainbridge Avenue, (718) 231-5978
  • CVS: 3125 Bainbridge Avenue, (718) 696-1958
  • D&D Deli Gourmet Food: 282 East Gun Hill Road, (718) 708-7050
  • Deli Grocery Montefu: 215 East Gun Hill Road
  • Deli King & Grocery: 25 East Gun Hill Road, (718) 231-9641
  • Dhaka Supermarket: 369 East 204th Street, (718) 798-1480
  • Double A Super Deli: 350 East 204th Street
  • El Jalapeno Food Market: 264 East Gun Hill Road, (718) 944-4377
  • Kings Fruit Market: 3126 Perry Avenue, (718) 231-3986
  • Family Dollar: 3560 Jerome Avenue
  • Family Dollar: 3150 Webster Avenue, (347) 947-2365
  • Fine Fare Supermarket: 320 East Gun Hill Road, (347) 899-8058
  • G&J’s Variety: 2707 White Plains Road
  • Golden Produce: 364 East 204th Street, (347) 913-4155
  • Guerrero Family Deli: 323 East Gun Hill Road, (718) 882-1093
  • Gunhill Pharmacy: 83 East Gun Hill Road, (718) 654-4305
  • Hillside Meat Market: 3117 Bainbridge Avenue, (718) 519-1580
  • Jerome Meat and Produce: 3425 Jerome Avenue
  • JRL Food: 3515 Jerome Avenue
  • K&M Deli Mini Market: 3178 Bainbridge Avenue, (718) 708-8048
  • Kennedy Express Deli: 3226 Bainbridge Avenue, (347) 920-4655
  • Leroy Pharmacy: 314 East 204th Street, (718) 882-5614
  • L&M European Mini Market: 371 East 204th Street, (718) 881-1170
  • Lupitas Mexican Grocery: 9 East Gun Hill Road, (718) 547-0925
  • Mercedes Grocery: 5 West Mosholu Parkway, (718) 881-1510
  • Mexicana Deli Grocery: 3121 Bainbridge Avenue, (718) 881-7099
  • MG Bus Stop Deli: 271 East 206th Street, (718) 231-5000
  • Morontas Supermarket: 3294 Hull Avenue
  • Park Jong Seok: 2123 Bainbridge Avenue
  • Price Busters: 340 East 204th Street, (718) 652-4753
  • Rosario Jose: 16 East 213th Street, (347) 346-7533
  • Sanches Grocery: 3197 Bainbridge Avenue, (718) 547-2250
  • Santos Fish Market: 2859 White Plains Road
  • Shahjalal Grocery: 3115 Bainbridge Avenue, (718) 515-0050
  • Shiny Deli: 395 East Mosholu Parkway
  • SH & Naga: 3120 Bainbridge Ave
  • SM Grocery: 3128 Bainbridge Avenue
  • Sunny Fruit and Vegetables: 3163 Bainbridge Avenue, (718) 547-7431
  • Syana Fish Market: 337 East Gun Hill Road, (347) 427-3185
  • Syana Produce: 350 East Gun Hill Road, (347) 843-7777
  • Tasty Picks: 89 East Gun Hill Road, (718) 231-2230
  • Twins 3601 Deli Grocery: 3601 Bainbridge Avenue
  • Tita Mini Market 2: 137 East Gun Hill Road, (718) 655-5330
  • Webster One Gourmet Deli: 3117 Webster Avenue

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

Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford 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 Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford

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 Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford 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 Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford

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 Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford

10458

  • ADAPT Community Network – Day Habilitation Services
    • 2432 Grand Concourse, 3rd Floor
    • (718) 741-7200
    • ADAPT Community Network (formerly United Cerebral Palsy of New York City) is the leading non-profit organization in providing cutting-edge programs and services that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
  • AHRC – Article 16 Clinic – Bronx
    • 2488 Grand Concourse, Rm 337
    • (718) 367-3691
    • AHRC New York City provides a range of in-home supports for those with developmental disabilities including individualized services, community habilitation, respite and residences.
  • SBH Health System – Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS)
    • 260 E 188th Street
    • (718) 960-3071
    • Serving children, adolescents and young adults between the ages of 5 and 21 and their families, the program is committed to the improvement of patients’ lives by providing comprehensive mental health and related services that promote their overall well-being. Individual, group, and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention and psychopharmacological services are provided by our team of licensed social workers, mental health workers and child psychiatrists.   This includes services for children who attend P.S. 85.
  • Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State – Article 16 Clinic – Bronx
    • 2432 Grand Concourse, 2nd Floor
    • (929) 281-2498
    • CP of NYS works with the State of New York to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. Our Affiliates provide a wide variety of programs, including community living opportunities, Day Habilitation and Day Treatment programs, Early Intervention, Preschool and School Age Special Education, and Family Support Services which help thousands of families care for a loved one with a disability.
  • Elara Caring – Bronx Satellite Office: 2488 Grand Concourse, Suite 332  
    • (718) 364-7251
    • Home health care agency providing patients (ages 18+) with nursing care, personal care aides, home health aides, homemakers, and live-in care; also offers a free training and placement program for home health aides and personal care aides.

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  • The Jewish Board – White Plains Road Service – CR/SRO
    • 3735 White Plains Road
    • (718) 547-2821
    • A transitional community residence/single-room occupancy facility providing individuals who have a mental illness and a history of homelessness with residential case management, medication monitoring.

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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. (854 Hunts Point Avenue), Family Health Center of Harlem, East Harlem Health Action Center, and Uptown Grand Central
      • The bolded sites are nearest to Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford
    • 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 NEIGHBORHOOD (Please call rather than visiting)

  • SNAP Washington Heights Office
    • 212-569-9835
    • Location is currently CLOSED for in-person visits. Please see above information for applying remotely.

Get the Good Stuff Program in Kingsbridge Heights/Bedford

  • For New Yorkers with SNAP (EBT)
  • For every dollar you spend using SNAP/EBT on eligible fruits, vegetables and beans, you get a matching dollar in reward points (up to $50 per day) that can be used for the next purchase of eligible produce.
  • See eligible foods here
  • Participating supermarkets:
    • Cherry Valley Supermarket, 2870 Webster Avenue, Bronx (corner of Bedford Park Boulevard and Webster Avenue)
    • Fine Fare, 3550 White Plains Road, Bronx (corner of East 212th Street and White Plains Road)

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 NEIGHBORHOOD (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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