Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guides / April 6, 2020

Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Lower East Side/Chinatown

The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center has partnered with Share Meals, Hunger Free America, BetaNYC and Plentiful to compile the most current and accurate data for these resource guides, which are CONTINUALLY UPDATED.

THE RESOURCE GUIDES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES TO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL info@nycfoodpolicy.org. THANK YOU!

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Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Lower East Side/Chinatown

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 Lower East Side/Chinatown as well. If you have family, friends or co-workers in other neighborhoods, please refer to our website where we have published additional reports. Please always call the listed organizations before visiting to get the latest information about their services, as many are changing daily. 

If you or someone you know has additional questions or is facing hunger or food insecurity please contact us at info@nycfoodpolicy.org or call the following organizations:

  • USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America): 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (para español); Monday through Friday (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET)
  • HRA’s Emergency Food Hotline: 866-888-8777
  • Shelter or Temporary Housing Assistance: 3-1-1

Lower East Side/Chinatown Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens

The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center is collaborating with Plentiful: a completely free, easy-to-use reservation system for food pantries and the people they serve. Through their database, the information below is constantly updated with the latest opening hours and/or changes due to COVID-19.

Many pantries require identification but may be making exceptions under the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call to see if identification is required.

EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED: Millions of New Yorkers rely on food pantries and soup kitchens to survive. To date, ⅓ have closed in NYC due to COVID-19. They relied on retired seniors to volunteer and since seniors can no longer safely leave their homes, pantries are in desperate need of young and healthy volunteers.

VOLUNTEER TO SERVE EMERGENCY FOOD TODAY WITH IN IT TOGETHER NYC.

  • Cabrini Immigrant Services
    139 Henry St
    (212) 791-4590 x 102
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes

    • Tuesday February 2 9:30AM-12:30PM
    • Tuesday February 9 9:30AM-12:30PM
    • Tuesday February 16 9:30AM-12:30PM
    • Tuesday February 23 9:30AM-12:30PM
    • Not accepting new clients at the moment

  • Grand Central Food Program, Lower East Side Harm Reduction
    25 Allen St
    (212) 776-2000
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:30PM-7:40PM
    • Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website
    • Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes

  • Grand Central Food Program, Sunshine Hotel/Bowery Mission
    between Stanton & Rivington
    (212) 776-2000
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:20PM-8:30PM
    • Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website.
    • Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes.

  • Grand Street Settlement - Lower East Side
    80 Pitt St
    (212) 674-1740
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Monday 10:00AM-2:00PM

  • Henry Street Settlement - Good Companions Senior Center
    334 Madison St
    (212) 349-2770
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes
    Halal

    • Wednesday 10:00AM-1:30PM
    • Friday 10:00AM-1:00PM
    • Pop-up food pantries for seniors who live within a 5 miles of the Center

  • New York City Relief, Bowery Mission Ministries
    227 Bowery
    (212) 674-3456, (800) 736-2773
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-11:00AM: Food Pantry
    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Breakfast
    • Monday-Friday 1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch
    • 6:00PM-7:00PM: Dinner
    • Grab-and-go meals available

  • Our Lady Of Sorrows (CCCS)
    103 Pitt St
    (212) 673-0900
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes

    • Tuesday, Thursday
    • Call (646) 886-9854 to schedule food pickup
      • Leave name and number to receive a call back for scheduling

  • Primitive Christian Church / Vision Urbana
    66 Essex St
    (646) 626-9748
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday 10:00AM-12:00PM: Pickup
    • Tuesday 8:00AM-2:00PM: Deliveries
    • Food available by delivery on Tuesdays or pick-up on Mondays only with registration
    • Only serves those who live in NYCHA Developments, Section 8 subsidized buildings and Senior 202 housing residents within the 10002, 10009, 10038 area
    • To register call listed number or fill out an online form through the website

  • UA3 Community First Food Pantry
    384 Grand St
    Status: open
    ID Required: unknown

    • Monday February 1 2:00PM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Monday February 8 2:00PM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Monday February 15 2:00PM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Monday February 22 2:00PM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).

  • UJC of the East Side
    15-17 Willet St
    (212) 233-6037, (212) 460-5730
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes
    Kosher

    • Thursday 9:00AM-12:30PM
    • Food available by appointment only. To make an appointment, call or email UJC of the East Side.

  • United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJC) - Adult Luncheon Club Orenstein Building
    15-17 Bialystoker Pl
    (212) 673-9328, (212) 475-3857
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes
    Kosher

    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1:00PM-4:00PM: By appointment only
    • Friday 9:00AM-11:30PM: By appointment only
    • To sign up, call listed number from 8:00AM-2:00PM
    • Clients should use the digital pantry to place orders
    • All pickups must be done by appointment. For seniors, packages will be delivered.

  • Alliance for Positive Change/AIDS Service Center of Lower Manhattan, Inc.
    41 E 11th St, 5th Floor
    (212) 645-0875
    Status: open
    ID Required: unknown

    • Sunday
    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday

  • Grand Central Food Program, Union Square
    Union Sq
    (212) 776-2000
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:30PM-8:40PM
    • Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website.
    • Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes.

  • Momentum Project, Middle Collegiate Church - Food Pantry
    50 E 7th St
    (718) 292-7718 x6482
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday 11:00AM-2:00PM
    • Open ONLY to the surrounding community

  • St. Joseph House/Catholic Worker
    36 E 1st St
    (212) 254-1640
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Monday-Friday 9:30AM-10:30AM
    • Serving meals-to-go

  • The Parish of Calvary-St. George's Olmsted Hall
    209 E 16th St
    (646) 723-4178
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Thursday 12:00PM-1:00PM
    • Only offering bag lunches at this time on Thursdays at 12:00PM

  • Father's Heart Ministries - Food Pantry
    543 E 11th St
    (212) 375-1765
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Saturday 8:30AM-11:00AM
    • Closed on the 1st Saturday of every month

  • Father's Heart Ministries - Soup Kitchen
    543 E 11th St
    (212) 375-1765
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Saturday 8:15AM-11AM
    • Bagged breakfast is to-go
    • Closed on the 1st Saturday of every month

  • Hope for the Future Ministries
    E 7th St & Avenue B
    (631) 752-5771
    Status: open
    ID Required: unknown

    • Saturday 4:00PM-6:00PM

  • Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry
    206 E 4th St
    (646) 713-2724
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes
    Kosher

    • Tuesday February 2 10:00AM-2:00PM
    • Tuesday February 9 10:00AM-2:00PM
    • Tuesday February 16 10:00AM-2:00PM
    • Tuesday February 23 10:00AM-2:00PM
    • Alternating service
      • Last names every other week A-L beginning November 24th
      • Last names M-Z every other week beginning December 1st

  • Pride Site/Educational Alliance
    25 Avenue D
    (646) 395-4440
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Tuesday, Thursday 11:00AM-1:00PM

  • Street Life Ministries - Tompkins Square Park
    Avenue A & 7th St
    (718) 539-2324
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Tuesday 8:30AM-11:00AM
    • Mobile pantry stops at Tompkins Square Park
    • Will only accept certain food items such as canned food

  • Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless - Food Pantry
    602 E 9th St
    (212) 228-5254 x16
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Wednesday January 27 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Thursday January 28 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Friday January 29 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Tuesday February 2 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Wednesday February 3 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Thursday February 4 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Friday February 5 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Tuesday February 9 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Wednesday February 10 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Thursday February 11 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Friday February 12 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Tuesday February 16 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Wednesday February 17 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Thursday February 18 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Friday February 19 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Tuesday February 23 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Wednesday February 24 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Thursday February 25 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Food pantry available by appointment only
    • To make an appointment, text "START" to (646) 257-2520

  • United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJC) - Lillian Wald Senior Center
    12 Avenue D
    (212) 260-2731
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes
    Kosher

    • Thursday January 28 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Thursday February 4 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Thursday February 11 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Thursday February 18 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • Thursday February 25 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
    • By appointment only. Call (347) 358-1557 or log into the Plentiful app to reserve a spot.

  • University Community Social Services - Soup Kitchen
    137 E 2nd St
    (347) 850-2230
    Status: open
    ID Required: unknown

    • Saturday 8AM-2:30PM

  • God's Love We Deliver
    166 6th Ave
    (212) 294-8129, (212) 294-8102
    Status: open
    ID Required: unknown

    • Monday-Friday 5:00PM-6:30PM
    • Saturday 12:30PM-2:00PM
    • Medically tailored home-delivered meals to patients in need
    • Accepting new applications and authorizations for service. Please check eligibility for services here.

  • New York City Rescue Mission - Food Pantry
    227 Bowery
    (212) 226-6214
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday-Friday 9:30AM-11:30AM
    • Services offered: Shower and clothing (Tue, Wed, Fri) at 227 flagship location. Only available to women on Fridays. Must be at the location by 6:45 AM.

  • New York City Rescue Mission - Soup Kitchen
    227 Bowery
    (212) 226-6214
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes

    • Thursday 12:00PM-2:00PM
    • All meals are pre-packed to go

  • The Door - Food Pantry
    555 Broome St
    (212) 941-9090, (646) 392-8563 for text
    Status: open
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday-Thursday 12:00PM-3:00PM

  • Grand Central Food Program, St. Mark's Place
    55th St Mark's Pl
    (212) 369-9220
    Status: open
    ID Required: no

    • Monday-Friday 5:30PM-7:00PM
    • Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website.
    • Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes.

  • American Indian Community House
    39 Eldridge St
    (331) 901-0011, (646) 575-3638
    Status: unknown
    ID Required: unknown

    • Hours and services vary. Please call for the most up-to-date information.

  • Abounding Grace Ministries
    428 E 10th St
    (212) 614-0370
    Status: unknown
    ID Required: unknown

  • The Center for Independence of the Disabled in NY - Manhattan Office
    841 Broadway, Suite 301
    (212) 674-2300
    Status: unknown
    ID Required: unknown

  • Graffiti Community Ministries - Food Pantry
    205 E 7th St
    (212) 473-0044
    Status: unknown
    ID Required: unknown

  • Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless - Soup Kitchen
    602 E 9th St
    (212) 228-5254 x16
    Status: unknown
    ID Required: unknown

    • Soup kitchen available by appointment only
    • To make an appointment, text "START" to (646) 257-2520

  • BRC Homeless Senior Services
    30 Delancey St
    (212) 533-2020
    Status: closed
    ID Required: unknown

    • Temporarily closed until further notice

  • St. Mary's Church, St. Vincent Pantry
    440 Grand St
    (212) 674-3266
    Status: closed
    ID Required: unknown

    • Serves St. Mary's Church members only

  • University Settlement Senior Center
    189 Allen St
    (212) 473-8217
    Status: closed
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday: Last Monday of the month
    • Temporarily closed until further notice

  • Hetrick Martin Institute
    2 Astor Pl
    (212) 674-2400
    Status: closed
    ID Required: unknown

    • Friday 5PM-6PM
    • Monday 5PM-6PM
    • Thursday 5PM-6PM
    • Tuesday 5PM-6PM
    • Wednesday 5PM-6PM

  • Momentum Project, Middle Collegiate Church - Soup Kitchen
    50 E 7th St
    (718) 292-7718 x6482
    Status: closed
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday-Friday 12:00PM-2:00PM
    • Closed until further notice due to COVID-19

  • Project ORE of Educational Alliance
    331 E 12th St, 4th Floor
    (212) 780-5436
    Status: closed
    ID Required: unknown

    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
    • Temporarily closed until further notice

  • The New School Food Pantry
    6 E 16th St
    (212) 229-5900 x3965
    Status: closed
    ID Required: unknown

  • Village Temple Soup Kitchen
    33 E 12th St
    (212) 255-6063, (212) 674-1744
    Status: closed
    ID Required: no

    • Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM
    • Temporarily closed until further notice

  • Graffiti Community Ministries - Soup Kitchen
    205 E 7th St
    (212) 473-0044
    Status: closed
    ID Required: no

    • Wednesday 6:00PM-7:00PM: Community Meal
    • Saturday 1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch
    • Community meal every Wednesday at 6:00PM
    • Free lunches handed out in Tompson Square Park every Saturday at 1:00PM, except for the first Saturday of each month
      • Tompkins Square Park located at Ave A & Tompkins Square, E 7th St, New York, NY 10009

  • University Community Social Services - Food Pantry
    137 E 2nd St
    (347) 850-2230
    Status: closed
    ID Required: unknown

  • New York City Family Justice Centers (FJCs) - Manhattan
    80 Centre St
    (212) 788-2731
    Status: closed
    ID Required: unknown

  • The Door - Soup Kitchen
    555 Broome St
    (212) 941-9090, (646) 392-8563 for text
    Status: closed

    • Friday 8AM-10PM
    • Monday 8AM-8PM
    • Saturday 12PM-4PM
    • Thursday 8AM-10PM
    • Tuesday 8AM-8PM
    • Wednesday 8AM-8PM

  • Food Pantry at Pace University
    41 Park Row, Room 910
    (212) 346-1546
    Status: closed
    ID Required: unknown

    • Monday 12PM-2PM
    • Wednesday 2PM-4PM
    • Food available to Pace students, staff, and faculty only

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.
  • Sites will be serving grab-and-go meal service for adults and children and no one will be turned away.
  • See menus for Breakfast and Lunch.
  • No registration or identification required.
  • All New Yorkers can pick up grab-and-go meals from meal hubs Monday to Friday between 3:00PM-5:00PM
  • Take-out meals for students learning remotely will be available on school days only from 9:00AM-12:00PM. Find a take-out meal location near you.
    • 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 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 Lower East Side/Chinatown

Sites expected to be open today as of 11/05/2020 at 06:40AM, unless it is a holiday.

  • P.S. 142 Amalia Castro
    100 ATTORNEY STREET, Manhattan 10002
    non-kosher, Partially Accessible
  • P.S. 188 The Island School
    442 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan 10002
    non-kosher, Fully Accessible
  • Lower East Side Preparatory High Sch
    145 STANTON STREET, Manhattan 10002
    non-kosher, Partially Accessible
  • University Neighborhood Middle School
    220 HENRY STREET, Manhattan 10002
    non-kosher, Partially Accessible
  • P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman
    71 HESTER STREET, Manhattan 10002
    non-kosher, No Accessibility
  • P.S. 019 Asher Levy
    185 1 AVENUE, Manhattan 10003
    non-kosher, No Accessibility
  • High School for Health Professions and Human Services
    345 EAST 15TH STREET, Manhattan 10003
    non-kosher, Partially Accessible
  • P.S. 064 Robert Simon
    600 EAST 6 STREET, Manhattan 10009
    non-kosher, No Accessibility
  • P.S. 130 Hernando De Soto
    143 BAXTER STREET, Manhattan 10013
    non-kosher, Fully Accessible
  • The Peck Slip School
    1 PECK SLIP, Manhattan 10038
    non-kosher, Fully Accessible
  • SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL
    12 SPRUCE STREET, Manhattan 10038
    non-kosher, Fully Accessible
  • Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers
    411 PEARL STREET, Manhattan 10038
    non-kosher, Fully Accessible

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

  • General Food Assistance Resources
    • Any New Yorker, including seniors, can visit nyc.gov/GetFood or call 311 and say “Get Food” for a list of key additional key resources:
      • A list of locations of grab and go pick up of meals and pantry bags for seniors who have someone who can shop for them
      • Information regarding how to apply for and use SNAP
    • A portal to find out if you’re eligible for and enroll in Emergency Food Delivery
  • Additional 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.
    • Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) at NYC Health + Hospitals / Kings County:
      • The New York State Department of Health's Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offers free, nutritious foods to seniors aged 60 years of age and older.
      • Provides a free supplemental food package, once a month, to Senior citizens 60 years and older. Packages may include: cheese, canned vegetables and fruits, canned meats and fish, breakfast cereals, UHT and nonfat dry milk, fruit juices, rice, spaghetti, macaroni, whole grain rotini, peanut butter, dried beans.
      • Who Can Apply for CSFP:
        • Seniors 60 years of age or older
        • To be eligible, applicants must have an income that falls within the CSFP guidelines established by the federal government, and be a resident of New York State.
      • *How Do I Apply for CSFP: *To apply for the CSFP Program, please call a CSFP local agency provider nearest you for application information. Once each month you or your proxy will pick up your food at a convenient food distribution site. The CSFP local agency providers are listed below:
        • Locations:
          • New York Common Pantry: 423-438 E 138th St, Bronx, NY 10454
            • (917) 982-2564
          • Kings County Hospital Center: 840 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
            • (718) 498-9208
          • Kings County Hospital Center: 91-29 143rd St, Jamaica, NY 11435
            • (718) 523-2220
    • GoGoGrandparent
      • Allows use of Lyft or Uber without a smartphone.
      • Step 1: Register for GoGo by clicking here or by calling 1 (855) 464-6872.
      • Step 2: CALL 1 (855) 464-6872 and wait to hear: “Thanks for calling GoGo”
      • Step 3:
        • PRESS 1 to immediately request a Lyft or Uber to your home.
        • PRESS 2 to request a Lyft or Uber to where we dropped you off last.
        • PRESS 3, 4 or 5 to request a Lyft or Uber to a custom pick up location (once you’re registered please give us a call to set these up).
        • PRESS 6 to request a Lyft or Uber with an operator.
        • PRESS 7 to request meals delivered from local restaurants near you, by delivery services like DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates, and Uber Eats.
        • PRESS 8 to request groceries delivered from local supermarkets, by services like Instacart, Postmates, Shipt, and more.
        • PRESS 0 to speak with an operator about scheduling requests in advance or anything else.
    • GoGoGourmet: Meals delivered to the door of your home (855) 754-5328
    • GoGoGroceries: Groceries, delivered to the door of your home (855) 222-4919
  • The National Supermarket Association, in partnership with Lyft, is providing access to transportation for seniors in New York City
    • Using the code NSARELIEF in the Lyft app, seniors will have access to $25 for rides to and from designated National Supermarket Association-affiliated supermarkets in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan during designated senior hours, between 5:30am and 9:30am.
  • Uber started a service for senior citizens to order UberEats meal deliveries without the app by ordering food over the phone with a live Uber representative and getting it delivered to their door.
    • Customers will only need a SMS or text-based phone to get started
    • When they call 1-833-USE-UBER, a live team member will walk them through their options, take and place the order and dispatch a delivery driver for dropoff
    • The service is available daily from 7AM to 9PM
    • Gives full access to Uber’s NYC Eats restaurant partners and will include a tipping option (but with no delivery or service fees)
  • PLEASE SCROLL DOWN to the section “Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets” FOR MORE MEAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

Special Supermarket Shopping Hours for Seniors Only

  • Aldi
    • 8:30AM-9:30AM is reserved for seniors, expectant mothers and those with underlying health concerns on Tuesdays and Thursdays*. *
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Aldi
  • Big Lots
    • First shopping hour is reserved for senior citizens (65+) and those with underlying health concerns who feel they are most vulnerable to the virus. at-risk individuals.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Big Lots
  • BJs Wholesale Club
  • Dollar General
    • First hour of opening for senior shopping 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
  • Foodtown
    • 7AM-8AM is reserved for customers 65 and older. ID is required.
  • Food Bazaar
  • Gristedes
    • 7AM-8AM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays is reserved for senior, immunocompromised and disabled customers. 
  • Key Food Supermarkets
    • 7AM-8AM is open for seniors. Some stores may be offering hours for People with Disabilities, call a store near before visiting to find out their policy.
  • Rite Aid
    • 9AM-10AM is open for seniors and individuals with a weakened immune system.
  • Stop and Shop
    • 6:00 am – 7:30 am is reserved for senior customers (60+)
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Stop and Shop
  • Target
    • First shopping hour on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings is reserved for seniors and those with underlying health conditions.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Target
  • Trader Joe’s
    • Either 8am to 9am or 9 am to 10 am (depending on the store), 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
    • All Whole Foods Markets have dedicated shopping hours for seniors 60 and older, those with disabilities and high risk individuals. Find local store hours here
    • Select Whole Foods Markets have dedicated grocery pickup for members 60 and older, those with disabilities and high risk individuals.
  • Costco
    • 9-10AM on Tuesday and Thursday for members 60 and older and people with disabilities or who are immunocompromised 
    • Exceptions:
      • Brooklyn and Staten Island stores Senior Shopping Hours are 8-9AM, Mon-Fri

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

This list below includes all retail food stores within the neighborhood from the New York State Retail Food Store Open Data and a Google Maps Places API search with keyword search terms “bakery, cafe, convenience store, deli, food, grocery, supermarket.” 

  • For delivery services such as DoorDash, Instacart, FreshDirect, GrubHub, Peapod, Postmates,  Shipt, Seamless, Yelp 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 SNAP Retailer Locator allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city, and state, or zip code. Enter your starting location and select a retailer or map point to get details and directions
  • 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.

Please call stores before visiting, as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to COVID-19.

  • Big Apple Food Market
    219 E Broadway
    (646) 858-3111

    • Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery radius: 0.5 miles

  • Don Juan Grocery & Deli
    110 Forsyth St #C
    (212) 925-7370

    • Monday-Thursday 7:00AM-12:00AM
    • Sunday, Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • Delivery available by phone

  • Duane Reade
    100 Delancey St
    (212) 253-0270

    • Monday-Friday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Saturday 9:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 10:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Postmates
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $15
    • Additional fees: $2.99

  • Fine Fare Supermarket
    545 Grand St
    (212) 505-8345

    • Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases only
    • Delivery radius: local
    • Delivery minimum: $25

  • Freshco Grocery & Deli
    97 Stanton St
    (212) 466-1010

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-11:30PM
    • Delivery available by Seamless

  • Heng Li Grocery Store
    329 Grand St
    (212) 431-9520

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM: Store Hours
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery radius: local
    • Additional information:
      • Delivery orders are cash only

  • Highline Deli II
    83 Canal St #6019
    (212) 226-3811

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by phone and Grubhub

  • K & K Food Deli
    57 Market St
    (212) 964-6286

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by phone and Seamless
    • Delivery radius: 3-4 blocks

  • Katz's Delicatessen
    205 E Houston St
    (212) 254-2246

    • Monday-Wednesday 8:00AM-10:45PM
    • Friday 8:00AM-12:00AM
    • Tuesday 8:00AM-2:45AM
    • Saturday: Open 24 Hours
    • Sunday 12:00AM-10:45PM
    • Delivery available by visiting store website, Uber Eats, and Caviar

  • Key Food Supermarket
    43 Columbia St
    (212) 598-9184

    • Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • Delivery available by Instacart
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Optimum Gourmet Deli
    243 Broome St
    (212) 477-4400

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks
    • Delivery fee: $3

  • Orchard Grocery
    78 Orchard St
    (646) 757-9910

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available from Orchard Grocer for groceries only
      • Delivery rates start at $14.99
    • Curbside grocery and deli pickup available by visiting store website

  • Regina's Grocery
    27 Orchard St
    (917) 261-5792

    • Monday-Saturday 12:00PM-6:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 12:00PM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, DoorDash, Seamless, and visiting store website

  • Rite Aid
    408 Grand St
    (212) 529-7115

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Instacart
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Russ & Daughters
    179 E Houston St
    (212) 475-4880 x1

    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM: Store Hours
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Additional notes:
      • Delivery takes 24 hours to arrive

  • Soho Deli Grocery
    15 Stanton St #2d
    (212) 777-9709

    • Monday-Friday 7:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, Seamless, Ubereats, and Postmates

  • Stop 1 Deli
    201 Madison St
    (212) 349-8511

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Delivery Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by phone, Grubhub, and Seamless
    • Delivery radius: 1 mile
    • Delivery minimum: $15

  • Stop 1 Deli
    122 Suffolk St
    (212) 777-7492

    • Monday-Friday 6:30AM-12:00AM
    • Saturday 7:00AM-12:00AM
    • Delivery available by Grubhub and Seamless

  • Stop 1 Gourmet Deli & Grocery
    172 Allen St
    (212) 420-5929

  • Union Market
    240 E Houston St
    (212) 677-2441

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone and visiting store website
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $25

  • Viva Fruits & Vegetables
    88 Essex St
    (212) 353-0871

    • Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases only

  • Walgreens
    500 Grand St
    (212) 677-1008

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available 24/7 by Shipt
    • Delivery radius: see the coverage map here
    • Delivery fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.

  • Whole Foods Market
    95 E Houston St
    (212) 420-1320

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • Friday 7:00AM-8:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • Delivery available by Amazon (for Amazon Prime members only)
      • Store delivery for anyone who has never had delivery can be done by going to www.amazon.com/wholefoods to sign up for a delivery service invitation
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Additional fees: Delivery fees vary. Free 2-hour delivery for orders over $35.

  • Yonah Schimmel's Knish
    137 E Houston St
    (212) 477-2858

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
    • Delivery available by Grubhub

  • Bedstuy Lil Farmers
    740 Broadway
    (917) 234-8334

    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery radius: 3 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $7

  • Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co
    25 E 17th St
    (212) 675-0550

    • Sunday, Saturday 11:00AM-9:50PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Seamless

  • Commodities Health Food
    165 1st Ave
    (212) 260-2365

    • 10:00AM-8:45PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Call for delivery availability
    • Delivery minimum: $50

  • CVS
    253 1st Ave
    (212) 254-1454

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available 24/7 by Shipt
    • Delivery radius: see the coverage map here
    • Delivery fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.

  • CVS
    20 University Pl
    (212) 260-3052

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available 24/7 by Shipt
    • Delivery radius: see the coverage map here
    • Delivery fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.

  • Duane Reade
    One Union Square South
    (212) 358-8206

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Postmates
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $15
    • Additional fees: $2.99

  • East Village Farm & Grocery
    69 2nd Ave
    (212) 477-1385

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-2:00AM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone and Grubhub, Seamless, Postmates, and Uber Eats
    • Delivery radius: from Bowling Green to 96th St (both East and West)

  • Garden of Eden Marketplace
    7 E 14th St
    (212) 255-4200

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone, by visiting Eden Gourmet, Seamless, Grubhub, and Mercato
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks
    • Additional fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee; Orders over $35 have free delivery

  • Gristedes
    25 University Pl
    (212) 353-1330

    • Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks (5 up, 5 down)

  • Healthy Market Place
    217 1st Ave
    (212) 432-7700

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Postmates, Seamless, DoorDash

  • Heavenly Market and Deli
    77 3rd Ave
    (212) 260-0060

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks

  • Heavenly Market Deli
    44 E 8th St
    (646) 609-3166

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Uber Eats, Seamless, and Grubhub
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Modern Gourmet Deli
    793 Broadway
    (212) 677-0047

    • Monday-Friday 6:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 6:00AM-6:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases
    • Delivery radius: 1 block
    • Delivery minimum: depends on order
    • Curbside pickup available

  • New Yorkers Foodmarket
    107 2nd Ave
    (212) 260-2243

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:30PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Call for delivery times/information
    • Delivery radius: within neighborhood

  • Prince Deli Market
    59 4th Ave
    (212) 228-9600

    • Sunday 12:00AM-7:00PM
    • Monday 8:00AM-12:00AM
    • Tuesday-Saturday: Open 24 Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone

  • Rite Aid
    81 1st Ave
    (212) 388-9348

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Instacart
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Space Market
    1 University Pl #1

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone, Seamless, and Uber Eats
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery fee: $10

  • Sunrise Mart 日系スーパー
    4 Stuyvesant St
    (212) 598-3040

    • Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Call for delivery availability

  • Tarallucci e Vino Union Square
    15 E 18th St
    (212) 228-5400

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub
    • Check website for delivery times/information

  • The Food Emporium
    10 Union Square E
    (212) 353-3840

    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone before 1:00PM or by Instacart
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery fee: $16

  • Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe
    342 E 11th St
    (212) 674-7070

    • Friday, Saturday 8:00AM-10:45PM: Store Hours
    • Wednesday, Thursday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Tuesday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by visiting store website
    • Check website for delivery times/information

  • Village Farm Grocery
    146 2nd Ave
    (212) 475-7521

    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00AM: Store Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 8:00AM-3:00AM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Seamless, Grubhub, Postmates, DoorDash, and Delivery.com

  • Village Gourmet Grocery
    102 2nd Ave
    (212) 228-7951

  • Westside Market
    180 3rd Ave
    (212) 254-0017

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by visiting store website
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery fee: orders under $25 carry a delivery fee

  • Westside Market
    84 3rd Ave
    (212) 253-8400

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by visiting store website
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: orders under $25 come with a delivery fee
    • 10% off for senior citizens

  • Whole Foods Market
    4 Union Square E S
    (212) 673-5388

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:30AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by Amazon (for Amazon Prime members only)
      • Store delivery for anyone who has never had delivery can be done by going to www.amazon.com/wholefoods to sign up for a delivery service invitation
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Additional fees: Delivery fees vary. Free 2-hour delivery for orders over $35.

  • Associated Supermarket
    123 Loisaida Ave
    (212) 260-3159

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone and for in-store purchases
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Brothers Candy & Grocery Store
    542 E 14th St #1
    (212) 473-8308

    • Sunday-Saturday 12:00AM-12:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by Postmates

  • Butter Lane
    123 E 7th St
    (212) 677-2880

    • Wednesday, Thursday 12:00PM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • Friday, Saturday 12:00PM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 12:00PM-7:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery fee: depends on destination

  • Compare Foods Supermarket
    71 Avenue D
    (212) 475-3960

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases only

  • East Village Finest Deli
    50 Avenue B
    (212) 260-8200

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted

  • East Village Gourmet Deli
    217 Avenue A
    (212) 253-2113

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • East Village New Deli
    115 Avenue A
    (212) 533-2193

    • Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • Delivery available by Grubhub and Postmates

  • Key Food Supermarket
    52 Avenue A
    (212) 477-9063

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-7:00PM: Delivery Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases only
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery fee: $5.95 for orders under $100. Orders $100+ come with free delivery.

  • NY Grill & Deli
    191 Avenue A
    (212) 228-7878

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by phone, Grubhub, Seamless, and Delivery.com
    • Delivery radius: 5-6 blocks
    • Delivery fee: depends on delivery destination

  • Santa Barbara Deli
    551 E 12th St A
    (212) 254-1732

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-11:30PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub

  • Sunny & Annie's Deli
    94 Avenue B
    (212) 677-3131

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Yelp

  • Yankee Two Deli Inc
    122 Avenue C
    (212) 677-8383

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM: Delivery Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • 111 Hudson Market
    111 Hudson St #A
    (212) 226-9310

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Ali Baba Organic Marketplace
    1 Mott St
    (212) 233-5797

    • Sunday-Thursday 7:30AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • Friday-Saturday: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-11:00PM: Takeout Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by phone, Grubhub, Uber Eats, Seamless, DoorDash, and visiting store website
    • Delivery minimum: $15

  • Bangkok Center Grocery
    104 Mosco St
    (212) 732-896

    • Monday-Friday 10:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 10:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Broadway Market Co
    427 Broadway
    (646) 370-3474

    • Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours

  • Civic Deli
    111 Worth St
    (212) 619-2721

    • Monday-Friday 7:00AM-2:00PM: Store Hours

  • Deluxe Food Market
    79 Elizabeth St
    (212) 925-5766

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-6:30PM: Store Hours

  • Duane Reade
    459 Broadway
    (212) 219-2658

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Postmates
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $15
    • Delivery fee: $2.99

  • Fresh Food Super Deli
    386 Canal St
    (212) 941-6236

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-10:00PM: Delivery Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Seamless
    • Delivery Minimum: $10

  • Gourmet Garage
    489 Broome St
    (212) 941-5850

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • Delivery available by Instacart
    • Delivery fee: $8

  • Gourmet Garage
    366 Broadway
    (212) 571-5850

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • Delivery fee: $8

  • La Bella Ferrara
    108 Mulberry St
    (212) 966-7867

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Delivery available by Uber Eats

  • May Wah Vegetarian Market
    213 Hester St
    (212) 334-4428

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by visiting store website
    • Delivery radius: Brooklyn and Queens
    • Delivery minimum: $30

  • Meat Centre 錦昌肉食 (Chinatown)
    208 Centre St
    (718) 384-3838

    • Monday-Saturday 6:30AM-6:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 7:30AM-5:30PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 6:30AM-2:30PM: Pickup Hours
    • Delivery radius: within neighborhood
    • Additional info:
      • Mandarin-speaking only

  • Mon Cher Market
    339 Broadway

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact information available

  • Morgan's Market
    13 Hudson St
    (212) 964-4283

    • Monday, Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 11:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Spring Street Finest Deli
    322 Spring St
    (212) 343-2335

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Postmates, Grubhub, Delivery.com, and Seamless

  • Sunrise Mart 日系スーパー
    494 Broome St #2213
    (212) 219-0033

    • Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Mercato

  • Thompson Finest Deli
    20 Thompson St #1a
    (212) 343-2336

    • Monday-Thursday 7:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
    • Friday 7:00AM-12:00PM: Store Hours
    • Saturday 9:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 10:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Delivery available by Uber Eats and Delivery.com until 8:30PM

  • Tokyo Mart
    91 Mulberry St
    (212) 962-6622

    • Monday, Friday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 11:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours

  • Yun Gun
    13 Hudson St
    (212) 941-7578

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-10:30PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery radius: 4 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • 7-Eleven
    111 Fulton St
    (212) 346-0659

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available 24/7 by 7NOW app (should arrive within 30 minutes). Use code 711TREAT for $7 off your first order.
    • Delivery radius: 1.5 miles
    • Delivery fee: orders below $15 carry a $1.99 delivery fee

  • CVS
    129 Fulton St
    (212) 233-5021

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Wednesday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available 24/7 by Shipt
    • Delivery radius: see the coverage map here
    • Delivery fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.

  • Fulton Stall Market
    91 South St
    (212) 349-1380

    • Monday-Saturday 11:30AM-4:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Chownow

  • Gristedes
    90 Maiden Ln
    (212) 651-8255

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • Delivery available by Instacart

  • Jubilee Market Place on John
    99 John St
    (212) 233-0808

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PM: Delivery Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone and for in-store purchases
    • Delivery radius: 15 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $10
    • Additional information:
      • Senior discount on Saturdays

  • Key Food Supermarket
    55 Fulton St
    (646) 581-9261

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Instacart
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • New Way Deli & Grocery
    97 Catherine St
    (212) 385-2211

    • Sunday-Saturday 5:40AM-11:55PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 2:00PM-10:00PM: Delivery Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery radius: 2-3 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $10-15, depending on delivery destination
    • Delivery fee: $1-$2 fee, depending on size of order

  • Seaport Deli
    64 Fulton St
    (212) 858-9331

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery radius: local
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Wai Wah Market
    17 Catherine St

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

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

_This list below includes all retail food stores within the neighborhood from the New York State Retail Food Store Open Data and a Google Maps Places API search with keyword search terms “bakery, cafe, convenience store, deli, food, grocery, supermarket.” _

Please call stores before visiting, as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to COVID-19.

  • 71 East Broadway Store
    71-73 E Broadway
    (212) 571-1380

  • 207 Gourmet Deli
    207 Clinton St

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • AM/PM Deli & Grocery
    34 Rutgers St

  • Anna Grocery Inc
    95 Canal St

  • Bor Kee Food Market Inc
    241 Grand St

    • No contact information available

  • Broome Street Grocery
    157 Broome St #1

  • C.T. Seafood Marts
    250 Grand St
    (212) 274-0990

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours

  • Chao Hui Grocery Store
    9 Market St

  • Chinatown Supermarket
    109 E Broadway
    (646) 213-9868

  • Chun Zhu Deli
    67 Division St

  • Clinton Deli & Grocery
    72 Clinton St
    (212) 254-0916

    • Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM
    • Sunday 9:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Dimes Market
    143 Division St
    (646) 870-5113

    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Ding Hao Grocery Inc
    68 Henry St

  • Eastside Glatt
    500 Grand St
    (212) 254-3335

  • Farmers Convenience
    87 Pitt St
    (646) 941-8331

  • Fong On
    81 Division St
    (917) 261-7222

  • Fong's Grocery Store
    74 Canal St #1

  • Formaggio Essex
    88 Essex St
    (212) 982-8200

    • Monday-Saturday 9:00AM-8:00PM
    • Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM

  • Fu Xing Grocery
    48 Eldridge St
    (917) 689-2135

  • Fuzhou Good Taste Grocery
    75 E Broadway, Unit 125
    (917) 679-8577

  • GC Egg Rolls House
    28 Forsyth St
    (212) 966-4866

  • George Meat Market
    288 Grand St
    (212) 334-8429

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Golden Way Market
    11 Market St

  • Grand Advance Supermarket
    272 Grand St
    (212) 219-8883

    • Saturday-Sunday 8:00AM-8:00PM

  • Grand Century Market Inc
    281 Grand St A
    (212) 965-5738

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours

  • Hester Corner Grocery
    119D Hester St

  • Janico Deli Grocery
    309 E Houston St
    (212) 533-7525

  • Ken Hing Food Market Inc
    247 Grand St #1
    (212) 431-3103

    • Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours

  • Lee Chuen Fruits & Vegetables
    139 Division St
    (212) 732-0740

    • Temporarily closed until further notice

  • Luis Meat Market
    88 Essex St, Store 26
    (212) 673-8380

  • Luna Brothers Fruit
    88 Essex St, Stall 14 & 15
    (212) 254-0796

    • Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM
    • Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM

  • MA Grocery
    127 Ludlow St

  • Mini Cart Convenient Store
    159 E Houston St
    (212) 533-1914

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7

  • Monroe Market
    9 Monroe St

  • My Grocery and Deli
    150 Stanton St
    (212) 780-9279

    • Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-11:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by phone

  • New Lou Cheng Market Inc
    51 E Broadway

  • New Star Fish Market
    88 Essex St, #28
    (212) 475-8365

  • New York Marts
    75 E Broadway
    (212) 374-4088

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours

  • Nobel Deli Inc
    523 Grand St

  • NY Grill & Deli
    208 Rivington St

    • No contact information available

  • P & T Market NY Inc
    33 Market St
    (212) 587-6287

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:30AM-7:30PM: Store Hours

  • Papito Grocery
    38 Jefferson St
    (212) 619-4933

    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • Saturday 8:30AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 10:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Rivington Foods Market
    210 Rivington St
    (646) 547-1149

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00PM

  • S & J Grocery
    27 Essex St #1

  • SC Meat Market
    63 E Broadway
    (212) 941-5530

  • Super A Mart
    101 Bowery
    (212) 431-6458

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-8:00PM

  • Tan Tin Hung Supermarket
    121 Bowery
    (212) 274-8811

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours

  • The Pickle Guys
    357 Grand St
    (212) 656-9739

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM

  • Tin-Dug Food Market Inc
    129 E Broadway
    (212) 962-5570

  • 4th Street Food Co-Op
    58 E 4th St
    (212) 674-3623

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:00PM-6:00PM
    • Wednesday 4:00PM-7:00PM
    • Saturday 1:00PM-5:00PM
    • Sunday 12:00PM-7:00PM

  • 7-Eleven
    813 Broadway
    (631) 655-6884

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7

  • 325 Dreamland
    325 2nd Ave, Store 3
    (212) 777-2181

    • Monday-Friday 6:00AM-12:00AM

  • Andy's Deli
    873 Broadway
    (212) 477-1110

    • Sunday-Saturday 5:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Atmi One Corporation
    166 2nd Ave #5719

    • No contact information available

  • City Gourmet Deli Cafe
    238 E 14th St
    (212) 260-6040

    • Monday-Friday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • CVS
    215 Park Ave S
    (646) 602-8237

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available for pharmacy only

  • Epicurean Market
    45 University Pl

    • No contact information available

  • Honest Chops
    319 E 9th St
    (212) 388-0762

    • Sunday, Wednesday-Saturday 11:00AM-6:00PM

  • Jean-Francois Hebert
    115 2nd Ave

  • John's Fruits
    817 Broadway #5

    • No contact information available

  • Kimchee Harvest
    E 16th St & W St

    • No contact information available

  • New York 1 Deli
    53 2nd Ave

    • No contact information available

  • Pan Ya
    8 Stuyvesant St
    (212) 777-1930

    • Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 8:00AM-6:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • SK Deli Market
    81 2nd Ave
    (212) 477-8181

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP accepted in-store only

  • St. Marks Market
    21 St Marks Pl
    (212) 253-7777

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7

  • Walgreens
    145 4th Ave
    (212) 677-0214

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available for pharmacy only
    • Curbside pickup available

  • Walgreens
    20 Astor Pl
    (212) 375-0734

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Monday, Tuesday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • Wednesday-Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • SNAP accepted

  • A & H Grocery
    206 Avenue A

    • No contact information available

  • Alphabet Grocery Inc
    89 Loisaida Ave

  • Anwar Grocery
    106 Avenue B
    (212) 677-2313

  • Avenue D Grocery Corporation
    23 Avenue D

  • Best Price Deli and Grocery
    196 1st Ave
    (212) 979-1588

    • Monday-Friday 6:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • Saturday 7:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 8:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only

  • Deli Delight
    19 Avenue D

    • No contact information available

  • Duel Grocery
    93 1st Ave

    • No contact information available

  • El Hasel Grocery
    32 Avenue B
    (212) 228-1406

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7

  • Fancy NY Grill & Deli
    20 Ave D
    (646) 329-6293

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7

  • Magham Deli
    67 Avenue D
    (646) 559-5882

  • Neighborhood Deli
    185 Loisaida Ave
    (212) 466-3354

    • Monday-Saturday 6:00AM-2:00AM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 6:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • In-store pickup available by phone

  • Neighborhood Deli
    185 Avenue C
    (212) 466-3354

  • Nur Grocery Two
    301 E 4th St
    (646) 861-3386

  • Sheen Brothers
    155 Ave B
    (212) 674-8835

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7

  • The Fruit Stand
    100 1st Ave

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours

  • Tompkins Finest Deli
    153 Avenue A
    (212) 228-6701

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7

  • Your Desire in Food
    53 Avenue B
    (646) 559-4551

    • Saturday-Sunday 6:00AM-10:00PM

  • Zaragoza
    215 Avenue A
    (212) 780-9204

    • Monday-Saturday 9:30AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 11:30AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • 18 Chung Chou City
    18 Mott St
    (212) 285-2288

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-7:00PM

  • 57 Bayard Meat Market
    57 Bayard St A
    (212) 619-6206

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours

  • 59 Bayard Market
    59 Bayard St A
    (212) 608-8866

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours

  • 212 Grand Food Corp.
    212 Grand St
    (718) 937-2746

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:30AM-8:00PM

  • Asia Market Corporation
    71 1/2 Mulberry St
    (212) 962-2020

    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours

  • Chung Chou City I
    218-220 Grand St
    (212) 274-9338

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-7:00PM

  • Deluxe Meat Market
    122 Mott St
    (212) 925-5766

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:30AM-8:00PM: Store Hours

  • Durian NYC
    230 Grand St
    (917) 662-2288

    • Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours

  • Food Mart
    189 Lafayette St

  • Fruit and Vegetables Stand
    Hester St & Elizabeth St

  • Hong Kong Supermarket
    157 Hester St
    (212) 966-4943

    • Sunday, Thursday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • Friday 11:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
    • Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted

  • Hung Lee
    79 Bayard St
    (212) 962-5351

  • Jubilee Market
    447 Broadway #A1

  • K & S Food Market (Reishi)
    169 Hester St

  • M & M Market Deli
    529 Broome St A
    (212) 219-2619

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-9:30PM: Store Hours

  • Mahant 385
    385 Canal St
    (347) 701-1924

  • New Kam Man Supermarket
    200 Canal St
    (212) 571-0330

    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours

  • New York Mart
    128 Mott St

  • Po Wing Hong Food Market
    49 Elizabeth St Ground Floor
    (212) 966-1080

    • Monday-Saturday 8:30AM-5:30PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Sam's Deli
    30 Mulberry St

  • Sun Vin Grocery Store
    75 Mulberry St
    (212) 962-0382

    • Monday 9:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours
    • Tuesday-Sunday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours

  • Sunshine Food Market
    135 Mott St

  • Taasha Deli
    400 Broome St
    (212) 965-0106

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • The Market NYC
    449 Broadway

  • Tong Ren Grocery
    42 Mott St #2A
    (212) 285-2988

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours

  • United Grocery & Deli Corporation
    177 Hudson St

  • Win Seafood Market
    218 Canal St
    (212) 227-2104

    • Monday-Saturday 8:30AM-4:30PM

  • 150 Market
    150 William St

  • Chen Chang Grocery Inc
    31 Catherine St

  • Chen Chang Grocery Inc
    31 N Catherine St
    (212) 285-2688

  • Duane Reade
    17 John St
    (212) 619-7181

    • Sunday, Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • Tuesday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available for pharmacy only
    • Seniors receive discount on 1st Tuesday of the month

  • First Top Food
    22 1/2 Catherine St
    (212) 385-2272

  • Hai Thanh Seafood
    19-21 Henry St
    (212) 964-9694

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM

  • James Market
    45 St James Pl
    (212) 233-6909

  • Loho Grocery
    37 Madison St

  • Plaza Deli
    127 John St

    • Monday-Friday: Open 24 Hours
    • Saturday 12:00AM-5:00PM
    • No contact information available

  • Rite Aid
    7 Madison St
    (212) 791-5795

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-7:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available for pharmacy only

Farmers' Markets in Lower East Side/Chinatown

To ensure the below farmers's markets are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.

Many farmers' markets accept cash, SNAP/EBT, debit/credit, WIC and Senior FMNP coupons. They may also offer Health Bucks for EBT users -- for every $5 spent in EBT, customers receive a $2 Health Buck coupon to purchase additional fruits and vegetables. For an updated list of farmers' markets near you (including days/hours of operation) visit nyc.gov/health and search "farmers markets."

Shelters, Transitional Housing and Services for Homeless People in Lower East Side/Chinatown

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 Lower East Side/Chinatown 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.

  • Alliance LES Harm Reduction Center
    35 E Broadway
    (212) 645-0875

    • Services offered: Provides services for those struggling with substance use or HIV/AIDS, including medical and mental health referrals, food, housing, and employment assistance
      • Mobile harm reduction and safe syringe services
      • Exchange syringes in complete anonymity
      • Get sterile injecting equipment and safer sex supplies
      • Receive Narcan/Naloxone overdose prevention meds and learn essential practices and procedures.
      • Be tested for HIV or hepatitis C (Rapid testing)
      • Get medical and mental health care, counseling, and referrals
      • Sign up for case management
    • Additional information:

  • Asian Americans for Equality - Community Development Fund
    2 Allen St, 7th Floor
    (212) 964-2288

    • Services offered: Promotes homeownership for minority, immigrant, low- and moderate-income, and underserved households

  • Asian Americans For Equality - Housing and Community Services
    111 Division St
    (212) 979-8988

    • Services offered:
      • Assists in applying for affordable housing
      • While AAFE’s staff is working remotely, a full range of programs and services is available to help communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis

  • Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC)- Casa de Los Vecinos
    91 Pitt St
    (212) 533-1416

    • Services offered: Residence providing formerly homeless adults (ages 18+) diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder and/or living with HIV/AIDS with long-term housing and medication monitoring, substance abuse counseling and support groups, and education and life skills workshops.
    • Additional information:
      • By referral only; all services provided to clients only

  • Henry Street Settlement - Neighborhood Resource Center
    269 Henry St
    (212) 471-2400 x212

    • Services offered: Provides support and guidance for Lower East Side residents in a number of ways, including: benefits screenings, legal services, financial services, health insurance, and family support
      • Operating three food pantries:
        • If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with getting food delivered, please call the Helpline at (347) 493-2787
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Mental health, senior services, and the Parent Center went remote and have been able to provide substantial services—from counseling to exercise classes—online.
      • Delivering Meals on Wheels to an increased client base of more than 2,200, due to the dramatic growth in the numbers of seniors and immunocompromised people needing to stay home.
    • Additional information:
      • Languages spoken: English, Chinese, Spanish

  • New York Foundation For Senior Citizens (NYFSC) - Ridge Street Gardens
    80 Ridge St
    (212) 598-4148

    • Services offered: Affordable housing for low income seniors
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • No visitors currently permitted
    • Additional information:
      • Breakfast and lunch for seniors with assisted living available
      • Applications and inquiry should be directed to the listed phone number, and can also be found on listed website

  • Safe Horizon - Streetwork Lower East Side
    33 Essex St
    (646) 602-6404

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • The Lower East Side Drop-In Center is open to clients for limited services Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Syringe exchange clients can access the showers one day a week of their choosing as well as syringe exchange at the door. (Ages 16-24)
      • Respite services are currently on pause.
      • List of food services available at their location
      • Offer food services and access to clients only

  • The GLBT Project, Inc.
    39 Eldridge St, 4th Floor
    (917) 328-6399

    • Services offered: Housing and rent assistance for LGBTQ adults

  • Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) - Palace SRO
    315 Bowery, 4th Floor
    (212) 533-5656

    • Services offered:
      • Supported residential facility providing homeless and/or mentally ill seniors with permanent housing
      • Offers employment assistance, mental health services and counseling
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Currently not taking any walk-ins
      • Most services are now in-person

  • Cooper Square Committee
    61 E 4th St
    (212) 228-8210

    • Services offered: The Cooper Square Committee provides housing counseling and social services, free of charge, to area residents — people residing between E 14th St and Delancey St, from the Bowery to Avenue D
      • Tenant organizing assistance
      • Tenant counseling and eviction problems
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Offices are closed, but services remain available remotely

  • Metropolitan Council On Housing - East Village Clinic
    61 E 4th St
    (212) 979-0611

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Due to concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Walk-In Clinics will be closed until further notice. The Tenant’s Rights’ Telephone Hotline will continue to be open.
      • Phone/virtual service available on housing-related issues

  • Women's Prison Association (WPA) - Hopper Home
    110 2nd Ave
    (646) 292-7740

    • Services offered: Provides women who have a criminal record with housing and shelter placement
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Most staff members are working remotely
      • For services affected by COVID-19, please visit website

  • Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) - Glass Factory
    139 Avenue D
    646-602-0706

    • Services offered: Offers permanent housing options in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx. Applicants must be referred by the Human Resources Administration (HRA).
    • Additional information:
      • Glass Factory is a 45-unit (all studios) building serving formerly homeless men and women with HIV or AIDS. All studios are full apartments, with its own kitchen and bath inside the living unit.  
      • These housing programs offer on site case management services, community rooms, laundry facilities and optional communal meals.

  • Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) - Glass Factory SRO
    139 Avenue D
    (646) 602-0715

    • Services offered: Single room occupancy

  • Community Access - Stanton House
    190 Stanton St
    (646) 257-5667

    • Services offered: An 18-24 month transitional residence providing mentally ill and chemically addicted homeless adult residents with food, recreation, medication supervision, supportive counseling, mental health day treatment, referrals for daily living assistance, and educational programming
    • Additional information:
      • Offering direct support to all Community Access tenants, while sharing appropriate coronavirus related guidance. Following social distancing guidelines and have closed shared spaces. At this time, not allowing visitors to the buildings.
      • For services affected by COVID-19, please visit listed website or call the listed number
      • Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

  • Good Old Lower East Side, Inc. (GOLES)
    173 Avenue B
    (212) 533-2541, (212) 358-1231

    • Services offered: Provides residents of Manhattan's Lower East Side with eviction prevention services, tenant organizing, housing court assistance, legal referrals, and information on housing
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Only seeing clients in office with appointment only

  • Lower Eastside Service Center (LESC) - LESC Pencer House
    630 E 6th St
    (212) 982-7282, (212) 566-5372

    • Services offered: Treatment programs are designed to help you beat addiction and strengthen capabilities so you can rejoin your community, from clinicians and medical providers to staff of dedicated professionals
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Currently, no visitation to residents

  • Nazareth Housing - Center for Learning and Self-Sufficiency (CLASS)
    519 E 11th St
    (212) 777-1010, (347) 396-3165

    • Services available: Emergency family shelter, homelessness housing stability support services available via phone
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Emergency Family Shelter, Louise’s Pantry Food Security program, Supportive Housing, and Maintenance staff are operating on a staggered, alternating schedule, reducing the points of contact between staff, clients, and the broader community while minimizing disruption to these critical services. 
      • The Homelessness Housing Stability Support team is working remotely and continuing to assist clients every day with benefits enrollment, eviction prevention, urgent needs assistance and housing applications. Please call or email a case manager if you need assistance of any kind: info@nazarethhousingnyc.org // (212) 777-1010, ext. 2
      • Louise’s Pantry will operate during normal hours using a pre-packaged model, reducing the instances of contact between staff and clients. Bags will be packed beforehand, and distributed to clients one-by-one. Service by alphabetical order of last name on alternating weeks of the month A-L, N-Z. Photo ID required.
        • LES Address: 206 East 4th Street. Tuesday 10:00AM-11:00AM.
        • Bronx Address: 406 East 184 Street. Wednesday 8:30AM-9:30AM.
    • Additional information:
      • Food pantry:
        • Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-11:30AM for families with children and 11:30AM-1:30PM for adults
        • Vegetarian and halal options available

  • New York Foundation for Senior Citizens - George Daly House
    269 E 4th St
    (212) 260-9825

    • Services offered: Short-term transitional housing facility offering individuals (ages 45+) shelter services including three meals a day, laundry assistance, case management, on-site medical services, medication management, and financial planning and management

  • The Meatloaf Kitchen
    137 E 2nd St
    (347) 850-2230

    • Services offered:
      • Breakfast every Saturday, 9:15AM-10:00AM. Grab-and-go breakfast of fresh eggs, turkey ham, cheddar cheese, yogurt, granola, oatmeal, pastries, coffee, tea and fruit.
      • Lunch, 1:00PM-2:00PM. Grab-and-go meatloaf lunch served with a salad, side dish, fruit and dessert! Seasonal garden to table produce. Vegetarians are welcome.
      • Come early to make sure you get a seat. Table service only.
      • Social workers are on hand to help you with issues related to welfare, substance abuse rehab, and finding shelter, healthcare, or employment.

  • Women's Prison Association (WPA) - Sarah Powell Huntington House
    347 E 10th St
    (646) 292-7710, (646) 292-7740

    • Services offered: Sarah Powell Huntington House (SPHH) is WPA’s homeless shelter for formerly incarcerated and at-risk women and their children
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • For services affected by COVID-19, please visit website
    • Additional information:
      • Click here to contact WPA based on your specific needs
        • Job readiness and employment services: Call 646-330-7282, Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM or email [email protected]
        • Re-entry Support: Call 516-445-2091 or 917-705-9633 (Spanish speaking), 7 days a week, 8:00AM-8:00PM Or email [email protected]
        • Legal Services relating to family law, child custody, or domestic violence: Call 718-510-3588
        • Just need someone to talk to? Looking for trauma-focused therapy?: Call 347-803-3535 or 347-820-0658* (Spanish speaking)

  • Manhattan Legal Services - Lower Manhattan
    40 Worth St, Suite 606
    (917) 661-4500

    • Services offered: Offers representation in a variety of matters, including naturalization applications, work authorization, adjustment of status, replacement of permanent residence cards, alien relative petitions, immigrant visa processing and removal proceedings. LSNYC attorneys also provide domestic violence immigration-related services, including VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers and U-visa applications.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • For services affected by COVID-19, please visit website
      • Legal Services NYC’s offices are closed to the public due to the Coronavirus, but dedicated staff is still working remotely to get justice for new and existing clients.
    • Additional information:
      • Can call legal assistance hotline at (917) 661-4500, Monday - Friday, 10:00AM-4:00PM
      • Services are holistic, providing immigrants with housing, public benefits and language assistance
      • Works closely with clients and community partners to ensure immigrants have a successful pathway to citizenship

  • New York City Family Justice Center - Manhattan
    80 Centre St, 5th Floor
    (212) 602-2800

    • Services offered: The New York City Family Justice Center, Manhattan provides criminal justice, civil legal, and social services all in one location for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, and sex trafficking.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Office is temporarily closed due to COVID-19
      • Case management is still available remotely
      • Case managers can point clients to food pantries
      • In person services to clients offered to patients by appointment only to speak to a provider if client is unable to speak over phone or cannot connect online
      • For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number or visit listed website

  • New York City Rescue Mission
    90 Lafayette St
    (212) 226-6214

    • Services offered: Emergency overnight shelter for women; a shelter for men; residential recovery substance abuse treatment program for men
    • Additional information:
      • Serving dinner and takeout breakfast

  • Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) - Court Office
    111 Centre St, Room 323
    (212) 566-0900

    • Services offered: Provides advocacy and legal representation for tenants with housing needs including eviction, repair issues, and/or landlord harassment
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • On-site programming has been suspended and all services are being offered remotely. There are two easy ways for you to access their services still: 
        • Complete an online request for services form here.
        • Call their temporary COVID-19 hotline at (929) 415-8970 for help with unemployment insurance, tax preparation, benefits, housing, or immigration needs. 
      • For more information, please email info@nmic.org or call (212) 822-8300. 
    • Additional information:
      • Food Pantry is available, but must register for lottery. Call (917) 633-8836 for more information.

  • The Door - Main Office
    555 Broome St
    (212) 941-9090

    • Services offered: Provides adolescents ages 12-21 with free counseling, legal, and homeless and runaway youth services
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Facility is currently closed, but staff remain available remotely
      • To receive help via email, contact resources@door.org
      • Text line for help is 646-392-8563. They are available Monday - Friday, 10am - 8pm
      • Contact legal services by calling 516-847-4801, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
      • For a complete list of services affected by COVID-19, please visit listed website
      • Adolescent health care and counseling is open for virtual telehealth appointments and limited in person services: 
      • LGBTQIA+ members, join the Skittelz discussion group, email [email protected] for password info
      • Call the Legal Hotline: 516-847-4801
      • To ask general questions, text “THEDOOR” to 66746

  • Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) - Chinatown Community Center
    7 Mott St
    (212) 619-3072

    • Services offered: Assists seniors in Chinatown in making their homes safe and hazard-free
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Most services are available virtually during COVID-19

  • Administration for Children's Services, Bronx
    150 Williams St
    (718) 933-1212

    • Services offered: Foster care, child abuse and assistance with other child focused issues.

  • Hamilton-Madison House - Knickerbocker Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC)
    36 Monroe St #D-G1
    (212) 349-0616

    • Services offered: Provides English language, computer, and career skills lessons, translation services, and legal assistance
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Office temporarily closed, but clients can continue to receive services over the telephone

  • Legal Aid Society - Water Street
    199 Water St, 3rd Floor
    (212) 577-3300

    • Services offered: Provides low-income clients (including immigrants and the homeless) with free legal services, including a homeless rights hotline and a health law unit that assists with benefits, social security, health care, unemployment and employment
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Office is closed with reduced staff, but services remain available remotely. Please visit listed website to see a full list of services affected by COVID-19

  • NYC Department of Finance - SCRIE/DRIE Walk-In Center
    66 John St, 3rd Floor
    (212) 639-9675

    • Services offered: Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), IDNYC, Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (​SCRIE). Provides tenants with disabilities (including veterans and seniors) exemption from rent increases via phone/virtual.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • GetFood Program provides food for people affected by the coronavirus

Resources for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals & Families

The resources below come primarily from A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants

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
  • Helpline: (888) 744-7900, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
  • Service delivery model has been transitioned to a telephonic model and we continue to serve the most vulnerable New Yorkers.  If you need help, please call the Catholic Charities Helpline at 1-888-744-7900, Mon - Fri 9AM to 8PM
  • Food pantry locations are open and provide “grab and go” bags so that New Yorkers will not go hungry during this “stay at home”.  In East Harlem, our food pantry is packing bags of food for delivery to homebound seniors. For more information, contact us at CCFOOD@ARCHNY.ORG  or the Food Hotline at 646-457-9730 for all food related inquiries. 
    • Bronx Center: 402 E 152 Street, between Melrose and 3rd Avenues
      • Wednesday:  11 am to 3 pm
      • Thursday: 10 am to 1 pm
      • Friday from 10 am to 1 pm
    • Kennedy Center: 34 W 134 St,  Between Lenox and 5th  Ave -- entrance through W 135 Street
      • Wednesday: 9 am to 1 pm 
    • St. Cecilia Pantry: 125 E 105 St between Park and Lexington Ave, Manhattan
      • Wednesday: 9 am to 12 noon
    • St. Augustine: 1168 Franklin Ave between 167 and 168 St. Bronx
      • Monday: 9 am to 12 noon
      • Thursday: 2 pm to  4 pm
  • Eviction prevention services also continue to operate and are working to prevent the accrual of rent arrears. For more information, please call the Catholic Charities Helpline at 1-888-744-7900
  • Immigration Division has been able to implement seminars and distribute critical information via electronic means, and our attorneys are still accompanying clients to those courts that remain open. For more information, please call the New Americans Hotline, 1-800-566-7636, Mon - Fri 9AM - 8PM, Sat-Sun 9AM - 5PM

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.

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 Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • Asian Americans for Equality - Community Development Fund
    2 Allen St, 7th Floor
    (212) 964-2288

    • Services offered: Promotes homeownership for minority, immigrant, low- and moderate-income, and underserved households

  • Asian Americans For Equality - Housing and Community Services
    111 Division St
    (212) 979-8988

    • Services offered:
      • Assists in applying for affordable housing
      • While AAFE’s staff is working remotely, a full range of programs and services is available to help communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis

  • Cabrini Immigrant Services
    139 Henry St
    (212) 791-4590

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • CIS-NYC’s physical offices are currently closed and staff are working remotely.
      • Immigration legal services, social services, and community education events are being provided virtually.
      • If you are in need of a legal consultation or assistance accessing resources or support please call at (917) 742-0533 or email at info@cis-nyc.org
      • If you are an existing client, your case manager will contact you with their temporary contact information.
      • Food Pantry remains open on Tuesdays from 9:30AM-12:30PM at 139 Henry St.

  • Chinatown YMCA - Hester Street Community Center
    100 Hester St
    (212) 219-8393

    • Services offered: Assistance with immigration, English as a second language (ESL) classes, after school programming for children
    • Additional information:
      • YMCA is only operating virtually
        • YMCA @ Home is available online with free workout videos, family activities, wellness tips, and more

  • Chinese American Planning Council (CPC) - Manhattan Community Services Center
    165 Eldridge St
    (212) 941-0030

    • Services offered: Educational grants for essential workers, food information and education, health care information and services for immigrants, health insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS services, immigrant education programs
    • Additional information:
      • Facilities temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID-19, but staff is working remotely to provide assistance

  • Chinese Christian Herald Crusades - Chinatown Branch
    38 Market St
    (212) 334-2033

    • Services offered: Legal services, immigrant support services, ESL courses, senior programs and cultural programming, education, music, book store

  • Chinese Progressive Association
    230 Grand St, Room 504
    (212) 274-1891

    • Services offered: Provides immigration assistance
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Because of the COVID-19 health emergency, offices are closed for in-person services. Contact by listed phone or email: [email protected].
        • Please leave your name, phone number and a message when you call
      • All English and Citizenship classes are being conducted through distance learning

  • Community Healthcare Network - Lower East Side
    150 Essex St
    (212) 477-1120

    • Services offered:
      • Prenatal and post-partum care
      • Gynecology
      • Sexual health services
      • Pediatrics
      • Adolescent medicine
      • Adult medicine
      • Geriatric care
      • Mental health services
      • Behavioral health therapy
      • Psychiatric medication management
      • Family planning services
      • Immunizations
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • In response to COVID-19, CHN now offers Telehealth visits and is screening all patients for symptoms and asking about recent travel, over the phone and at health centers. Stay up to date here.

  • Indochina Sino - American Community Center
    170 Forsyth St, 2nd Floor
    (212) 226-0317, (212) 253-1532

    • Services offered: Offers adult literacy ESOL education, adult basic education, citizen class and youth employment training program
    • Additional information:
      • Hours:
        • Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-9:00PM
        • Saturday - Sunday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

  • New York Public Library - Seward Park Branch - Adult Learning Center
    192 E Broadway
    (212) 529-2909

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • On Tuesday, September 8, NYPL expanded its grab-and-go service to 50 library locations. At each of these locations, patrons can access a limited area for returns and pick up materials that they’ve reserved. Patrons can place holds on physical materials for pickup at open locations via online catalog or via phone. Hours are as follows:
        • Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM
        • Wednesday: 12–7 PM
        • Friday and Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM
        • Sunday: Closed
        • For a list of open locations visit the website.
      • Community Support Resources: During these challenging times, the Library is here to help community members find the resources they need. NYPL has collected a selection of links to help patrons find important information and help. Explore these categories to find tips for economic resources, health and wellness services, housing information, and more.
      • Online events and classes can be found here.

  • The Educational Alliance - Manny Cantor Center
    197 E Broadway
    (646) 395-4280

    • Services offered:
      • Connecting the unemployed with work opportunities and resources
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Offices closed but some services are available remotely
      • Providing cash relief to single parents, people who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, and workers in cash-based industries who are now unemployed
      • The employment services program is connecting those facing unemployment to dozens of resources and work opportunities
      • The Manny Cantor Center‘s art school and fitness center are live-streaming dozens of classes to members and a “Virtual 14th Street Y” has been created to keep members connected to programs
      • Full COVID-19 resources page can be found on listed website

  • The First Chinese Presbyterian Church of NYC - Community Affairs Corporation
    61 Henry St
    (212) 964-5488, (917) 214-8596

    • Services offered: Aims to provide people with social service such as cultural education, health care, and public welfare
    • Additional information:
      • Hours:
        • Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

  • United Jewish Council of The Lower East Side
    465 Grand St, 4th Floor
    (212) 233-6037

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • UJC Home Care is open; Home Health Aides take precautions to keep clients safe in their homes
      • Social services staff meet with clients over the phone to provide case assistance and wellness checks
      • UJC meals are home-delivered
      • Pantry Services are open by appointment at the Orenstein Building and Lillian Wald Senior Center. Only digital orders are accepted. Visit UJCLESPANTRY to place an order for the month.
      • Emergency Meal Box deliveries: If you or someone you know needs help accessing food during this time, call to arrange for twice weekly food deliveries.
      • UJC hosts wellness and art classes via Zoom and phone. Joining is easy, it’s only a phone call away.
    • Additional information:
      • Hours:
        • Monday - Thursday 9:00AM-5:00PM
        • Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM

  • Vision Urbana, Inc.
    200 E Broadway
    (646) 626-9748

    • Services offered: Recreational activities for seniors, case management/service coordination, computer access, food pantry, mentoring, and translation/interpreter services

  • Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc.
    203 2nd Ave
    (212) 533-4646

    • Services offered: An organization providing education to inform the public about Ukrainian history, literature, arts, and traditions; also provides humanitarian aid in the United States and Ukraine
    • Additional information:
      • Hours:
        • Tuesday - Thursday, 11:00AM-7:00PM

  • Aid for AIDS - New York Immigrant AIDS Link
    131 Varick St, Suite 1006
    (212) 337-8043

    • Services offered: An organization providing at risk populations with access to treatment, advocacy, education and training to improve quality of life
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Currently offering HIV testing, prevention services, HIV education for latino immigrants, help get health insurance but not offering housing assistance or legal services at this time
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Tuesday - Wednesday, 10:00AM-3:00PM

  • Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund
    99 Hudson St, 12th Floor
    (212) 966-5932

    • Services offered: A legal rights organization offering all individuals, particularly the Asian-American community, assistance with immigration applications and forms, and legal consultation on cases involving immigration, family, labor, human trafficking, voting rights and employment law.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • All services are offered at this time, and staff are able to refer you to other organizations if they are unable to help
      • Monday-Friday 9:30AM-5:30PM

  • Chinese American Planning Council (CPC) - Open Door Senior Center
    168 Grand St
    (212) 431-9026

    • Services offered: Assistance with immigration, educational programs, family support programs, community and economic empowerment programs
    • Additional information:
      • Languages spoken: Mandarin

  • Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
    62 Mott St, Floor 2
    (212) 226-6280

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • All services are currently suspended temporarily until further notice

  • Greater Chinatown Community Association
    105 Mosco St

    • Services offered: Provides beneficial services for the many needs of the Chinatown community, especially for newly arrived immigrants and the elderly. The goal is to help those living within Chinatown with access to adult education, medicine/health, recreation/culture and consultation/aid.

  • Manhattan Legal Services - Lower Manhattan
    40 Worth St, Suite 606
    (917) 661-4500

    • Services offered: Offers representation in a variety of matters, including naturalization applications, work authorization, adjustment of status, replacement of permanent residence cards, alien relative petitions, immigrant visa processing and removal proceedings. LSNYC attorneys also provide domestic violence immigration-related services, including VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers and U-visa applications.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • For services affected by COVID-19, please visit website
      • Legal Services NYC’s offices are closed to the public due to the Coronavirus, but dedicated staff is still working remotely to get justice for new and existing clients.
    • Additional information:
      • Can call legal assistance hotline at (917) 661-4500, Monday - Friday, 10:00AM-4:00PM
      • Services are holistic, providing immigrants with housing, public benefits and language assistance
      • Works closely with clients and community partners to ensure immigrants have a successful pathway to citizenship

  • New York City Family Justice Center - Manhattan
    80 Centre St, 5th Floor
    (212) 602-2800

    • Services offered: The New York City Family Justice Center, Manhattan provides criminal justice, civil legal, and social services all in one location for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, and sex trafficking.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Office is temporarily closed due to COVID-19
      • Case management is still available remotely
      • Case managers can point clients to food pantries
      • In person services to clients offered to patients by appointment only to speak to a provider if client is unable to speak over phone or cannot connect online
      • For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number or visit listed website

  • NYS Department of Labor (NYSDOL) - Division of Immigrant Policies and Affairs
    75 Varick St, 7th Floor
    (877) 466-9757

    • Services offered: Provides information for immigrants, services related to labor and wages (Know Your Rights), and information on food pantries

  • Catholic Charities, Immigration Legal Services & Refugee Resettlement
    80 Maiden Ln, 13th & 14th Floors
    (212) 419-3764, (212) 419-3700

    • Services offered:
      • Assistance with immigration applications and court defense, work authorization, integration and case management support, support to unaccompanied minors, job development, English and civics, and citizenship preparation.
    • Additional information:
      • To learn more about services available, call (718) 722-6000

  • Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI)
    100 Gold St, Lower Level
    (212) 442-1541

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • JASSI’s office at 100 Gold Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10038 will be closed until further notice. Staff will be working remotely.
      • Hotline: 212-442-1541 (Monday – Friday, 10am to 5pm)

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

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.

Services for People with Disabilities in Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • Community Healthcare Network - Lower East Side
    150 Essex St
    (212) 477-1120

    • Services offered:
      • Prenatal and post-partum care
      • Gynecology
      • Sexual health services
      • Pediatrics
      • Adolescent medicine
      • Adult medicine
      • Geriatric care
      • Mental health services
      • Behavioral health therapy
      • Psychiatric medication management
      • Family planning services
      • Immunizations
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • In response to COVID-19, CHN now offers Telehealth visits and is screening all patients for symptoms and asking about recent travel, over the phone and at health centers. Stay up to date here.

  • Community Healthcare Network - Seward Park Campus SBHC
    350 Grand St, Room 240
    (212) 634-7550

    • Services offered:
      • Prenatal and post-partum care
      • Gynecology
      • Sexual health services
      • Pediatrics
      • Adolescent medicine
      • Adult medicine
      • Geriatric care
      • Mental health services
      • Behavioral health therapy
      • Psychiatric medication management
      • Family planning services
      • Immunizations
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • In response to COVID-19, CHN now offers Telehealth visits and is screening all patients for symptoms and asking about recent travel, over the phone and at health centers. Stay up to date here.

  • Grand Street Settlement - Manhattan Child & Family Center - Essex Street
    60 Essex St
    (212) 677-6990

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Temporarily closed until further notice
      • Despite these temporary site closures, continuing to provide the following essential services:
        • Launch remote learning for over 800 children in the early childhood programs
        • Support elders by moving senior meals to delivery to continue to support their nutrition and make daily calls to all of the senior participants to reduce social isolation and monitor their health and safety.
        • Continue to provide benefits assistance via online or telephone support to allow everyone in the community to access emergency benefits and information they need to protect their families and economic well-being through this crisis.
        • Youth services team is volunteering at the City’s Regional Enrichment Centers and performing remote check-ins with their students to make sure they’re supported.

  • Henry Street Settlement - Community Consultation Center
    40 Montgomery St
    (212) 233-5032

    • Services offered:
      • The Community Consultation Center, a service that meets the mental health needs of area residents, is located at 40 Montgomery Street within the LaGuardia Houses, where the staff speaks English, Chinese, German and Spanish.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Center is closed, but still accepting referrals and intakes but over the phone.

  • Henry Street Settlement - Neighborhood Resource Center
    269 Henry St
    (212) 471-2400 x212

    • Services offered: Provides support and guidance for Lower East Side residents in a number of ways, including: benefits screenings, legal services, financial services, health insurance, and family support
      • Operating three food pantries:
        • If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with getting food delivered, please call the Helpline at (347) 493-2787
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Mental health, senior services, and the Parent Center went remote and have been able to provide substantial services—from counseling to exercise classes—online.
      • Delivering Meals on Wheels to an increased client base of more than 2,200, due to the dramatic growth in the numbers of seniors and immunocompromised people needing to stay home.
    • Additional information:
      • Languages spoken: English, Chinese, Spanish

  • The Educational Alliance - Manny Cantor Center
    197 E Broadway
    (646) 395-4280

    • Services offered:
      • Connecting the unemployed with work opportunities and resources
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Offices closed but some services are available remotely
      • Providing cash relief to single parents, people who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, and workers in cash-based industries who are now unemployed
      • The employment services program is connecting those facing unemployment to dozens of resources and work opportunities
      • The Manny Cantor Center‘s art school and fitness center are live-streaming dozens of classes to members and a “Virtual 14th Street Y” has been created to keep members connected to programs
      • Full COVID-19 resources page can be found on listed website

  • University Settlement - Early Childhood Center
    184 Eldridge St
    (212) 453-4584

    • Services offered: High-quality early childhood programs for low-income parents/working parents, providing children with cutting edge literacy and math curriculums, small classes and multi-lingual teachers
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • The Early Childhood and After-School programs are closed, as well as the Cornerstone sites
      • Meals on Wheels services continue, as well as some meal pick-up and telephone-based assistance to Senior Center members

  • HRA Adult Protective Services - Bronx Office
    109 E 16th St, 5th Floor
    (212) 630-1853

    • Services offered:
      • Home Care programs are Medicaid-funded long-term-care programs designed to help eligible elderly or disabled individuals remain safely at home, rather than in a nursing home. Home Care programs have different eligibility requirements, but they all require that you be eligible for Medicaid.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all CASA and APS Offices are closed

  • INCLUDEnyc - Special Education Parent Center
    116 E 16th St, 5th Floor
    (212) 677-4650

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Offices temporarily closed until further notice
      • For the most update to date information, please see COVID-19 resources

  • The Center for Independence of the Disabled in NY - Manhattan Office
    841 Broadway, Suite 301
    (212) 674-2300

    • Services offered: Advocates for disability civil rights and a strong safety net of benefits and services
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • All communication with clients is virtual through video or phone calls

  • The Martha Stewart Center for Living Outpatient Practice at Mount Sinai - Union Square
    10 Union Sq, Suite 3G
    (212) 463-0101

    • Services offered: Health center offering elderly patients (ages 75+) primary medical care and a house call program for home-bound elderly
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Testing, video/phone appointments available
      • In-person appointments now available

  • Barrier Free Living - Domestic Violence Program
    P.O. Box 20799, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 400-6470

    • Services offered:
      • Counseling and case management provided for survivors of domestic violence
      • Provides clients with city-provided listings of food access locations
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • In accordance with public health guidance, many staff members are working remotely. Counselors and case managers in all programs will be available by telephone or videophone.
      • Individuals who are in need of accessible shelter can call (212) 400-6470. Individuals in need of community based domestic violence services can call (212) 533-4358. Deaf Services team can be reached at (646) 807-4013.

  • Lower East Side Family Union - Main Office
    227 E 3rd St
    (212) 260-0040

    • Services offered: Provides community-based services and family support

  • Charles B. Wang Community Health Center – Walker Street
    125 Walker St, 2nd Floor
    (212) 226-8866

    • Services offered: Provides high quality and affordable pediatric health care to the underserved
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • WIC program temporarily closed
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Sunday - Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM

  • EAC Network - NYC
    60 Lafayette St
    (646) 386-5870

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Nutritious meals from Meals On Wheels, nutrition services, and vital case management services for vulnerable seniors and other high-risk populations
      • Adult guardianship services for incapacitated adults who are unable manage aspects of daily life on their own
      • Case coordination services for individuals suffering from chronic medical conditions
      • Multi-disciplinary team services for children who have been, or at risk of being, abused and sexually exploited
      • Mental health and clinical case management services
      • Conflict resolution services that help individuals, families, businesses, and the community-at-large to resolve a wide range of disputes
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Case management office remains closed

  • AHRC New York City - Family Reimbursement
    83 Maiden Ln, 5th Floor
    (917) 715-8035

  • Hamilton-Madison House - Youth Development Programs & Immigrant and Community Services
    50 Madison St
    (212) 349-3724 ext 9301

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Childcare Services: All programs are providing online early childhood education and family support.
      • Senior Services: Senior Centers will discontinue distributing and delivering hot meals to senior members. Delivery of meals will be done by food vendors contracted by New York City. Staff will continue to check-in with senior members on a daily basis to assess their well-being and needs.
      • Behavioral Health Services: Services continue to operate remotely providing telehealth services, substance use treatment and prescription management.
      • Cultural Enrichment Programs: Music School staff continue to conduct virtual music lessons for participants.

  • ICD - Institute for Career Development
    123 William St, 5th Floor
    (212) 585-6000

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • In - person services have been restored
      • Appointments are needed.
    • Additional information:
      • Get updates on services via this website and social media channels.
      • Email info@icdnyc.org with questions or concerns.
    • Employment training and opportunities for individuals with disabilities
    • Food resources are provided to existing clients

  • Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI)
    100 Gold St, Lower Level
    (212) 442-1541

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • JASSI’s office at 100 Gold Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10038 will be closed until further notice. Staff will be working remotely.
      • Hotline: 212-442-1541 (Monday – Friday, 10am to 5pm)

  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital - Kress Vision Program
    156 Williams St, 12th Floor
    (212) 233-8483

    • Services offered: The New York Presbyterian Hospital, Kress Vision Program is a grant-funded program that aims to provide free vision care and services to members of the community that do not have access to health insurance
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services have resumed
      • Continuing to accept applications on to the waitlist

  • NYC Department of Finance - SCRIE/DRIE Walk-In Center
    66 John St, 3rd Floor
    (212) 639-9675

    • Services offered: Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), IDNYC, Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (​SCRIE). Provides tenants with disabilities (including veterans and seniors) exemption from rent increases via phone/virtual.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • GetFood Program provides food for people affected by the coronavirus

  • NYS Commission for the Blind
    80 Maiden Lane, Suite 401
    (212) 825-5710

    • Services offered: Provides individuals of all ages who are legally blind of visually impaired with rehabilitation and vocational services
    • Services offered:
      • Facility is open with limited capacity; leave detailed message on voicemail or send an email for help
        • (800) 345-KIDS (5437)
        • (800) 732-5207

  • Public Health Solutions - Health Insurance Navigator Program - Chinatown
    40 Worth St, 5th Floor
    (718) 219-4539

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City, health insurance enrollment services in-person are temporarily unavailable at offices until further notice. Virtual services are available – enrollment staff will assist you over the phone. 
      • Call the below number to get started today: 718-219-4539

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.
  • City Harvest: Mobile markets are still operating throughout the city. Please click here to find a mobile market in your neighborhood.
  • 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.
    • COVID-19 response: Sending all clients shelf-stable bags
    • Twitter Updates
  • Invisible Hands Deliver: A program delivering groceries and other essential items to populations vulnerable to COVID-19.
    • To request a delivery, use the form online or call (732) 639-1579 to request a delivery via phone
  • GoGo: GoGo turns on demand transportation companies like Lyft into services that can be accessed and monitored without a smartphone. You can order take-out food and/or groceries with GoGoGourmet and GoGoGroceries (see below). You may also request special accessibility services through GoGoGrandparent, though you do not have to be a senior (just 18+ years of age). 
    • Step 1: Register for GoGo by clicking here or by calling 1 (855) 464-6872.
    • Step 2: CALL 1 (855) 464-6872 and wait to hear: "Thanks for calling GoGo"
    • Step 3: 
      • PRESS 1 to immediately request a Lyft or Uber to your home.
      • PRESS 2 to request a Lyft or Uber to where we dropped you off last.
      • PRESS 3, 4 or 5 to request a Lyft or Uber to a custom pick up location (once you're registered please give us a call to set these up).
      • PRESS 6 to request a Lyft or Uber with an operator.
      • PRESS 0 to speak with an operator about scheduling requests in advance or anything else.
    • GoGoGourmet: Meals delivered to the door of your home (855) 754-5328
    • GoGoGroceries: Groceries delivered to the door of your home (855) 222-4919
  • 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.
  • 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.
    • OPEN (operating outdoors): 
      • Lenox Hill Neighborhood House: 70th Street & 1st Avenue, 1st Avenue Entrance
      • Project H.O.P.E.: 854 Hunts Point Avenue
      • Family Health Center of Harlem: Now operating at East Harlem Health Action Center (below)
      • East Harlem Health Action Center: 158 E 115th Street
      • Uptown Grand Central: Southwest corner of 125th Street & Park Avenue
      • Bed-Stuy Fresh Food Box: 403 Lewis Ave
        • No longer accepting new participants; join the waitlist
    • See GrowNYC updates here.
  • Mutual Aid Groups:** **Click here to find the closest mutual aid group to you:
    • Request help online or call the Mutual Aid NYC Hotline
  • 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 Health Bucks 
    • Deemed essential businesses, GrowNYC reconfigured 80+ food access sites to keep them open and safe for shoppers, producers, and staff. ​
    • Working with community partners to deliver free Fresh Food Boxes to low income New Yorkers who are undocumented, unemployed, or struggling in high need neighborhoods. 
    • Building out distance learning resources to continue to support educators and the general public as learning spaces move remote.
    • Many Greenmarket producers are offering a variety of ways to purchase their products, from allowing customers to pre-order and pick up at a market, to direct home delivery and shipping products from their online stores. All of that information is available in one place at GrowNYC Greenmarket Alternative Sales Directory 2020. 
    • See GrowNYC updates here.
  • Common Pantry: Providing takeaway meals for hot breakfast and dinner programs
    • 8 East 109th Street, East Harlem
      • Monday-Friday at 2:30PM, hot meals
      • Saturday-Sunday at 4-5PM, Brown Bag lunches
    • 1290 Hoe Avenue, Bronx
      • Thursday and Friday at 10AM-2PM
      • Saturday at 10AM-2PM
    • For additional questions about services contact NYCPServices@nycommonpantry.org
  • Farms That Are Delivering: A database of farms nation-wide that are delivering locally and across the country.** **
    • Meat, produce, and dairy that can be ordered for purchase and delivery online

Additional Resources for New Yorkers

Case Management Services

  • See hitesite to locate a Case Management Agency near you

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 smart phone with the ACCESS HRA app. After you submit your application, complete your eligibility interview by calling 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
  • SNAP benefits usually take 30 days to come into effect after the submission of an application, or 7 days with expedited service. Because of COVID-19, 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.
  • To help stop the spread of COVID-19, many HRA locations are consolidating until further notice. Please see below for locations, hours, and contact information. SNAP Application:
  • Apply online for SNAP here. User guide here.
  • 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

Official SNAP Enrollment Centers in NYC - Human Resources Association (HRA)

There is at least one SNAP enrollment center location open in each of the five boroughs at this time. Please call rather than visiting: 

  • Bronx - 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.
  • Brooklyn - Clinton Hill #67
    • 495 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn NY 11238
    • Phone: 929-221-2809 | 929-221-1568
    • Fax: 917-639-2511 | HDU Fax: 718-639-7705
    • Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
    • This center includes a Children's Corner, which provides supervision during limited hours.
  • Brooklyn - Coney Island #63
    • 3050 West 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224
    • Phone: 929-221-3856 | 929-221-3867
    • Fax: 917-639-2515 | HDU Fax: 917-639-2516
    • Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
    • This center includes a children's area that does not provide supervision.
  • Manhattan - Waverly S19
    • 12 West 14th St, 4th Fl., New York, NY 10011
    • Phone: 212-352-2524 | Fax: 917-639-2504
    • Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
    • This center includes a Children's Corner, which provides supervision during limited hours.
  • Queens - Queens S53
    • 32-20 Northern Blvd., 2nd Fl., LIC, NY 11101
    • (Entrance on One Honeywell Street)
    • Phone: 718-784-6315 | Fax: 917-639-2492
    • Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
    • This center includes a Children's Corner, which provides supervision during limited hours.
  • Staten Island - Richmond S99
    • 201 Bay Street, 2nd Fl., Staten Island, NY 10301
    • Phone: 718-390-6994 | Fax: 917-639-2537
    • Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

*Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) offering assistance with SNAP applications * Many CBOs provide help completing SNAP applications and screening applicants for eligibility. 

  • They DO NOT provide interviews (the final step of the application process) - this is only done at the HRA locations listed above. 
  • Due to COVID-19, interviews may not be required or may be completed by phone. HRA will contact you if they need more information after you apply. For the Site Finder, enter your address and choose Site Type “Food Stamp Center” to find a CBO offering assistance with SNAP applications close to you.
  • It is difficult to confirm the status of these organizations, so please always contact them before visiting. The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center is continually reaching out to try to verify opening hours and temporary closures.
  • If you cannot go to a location, you can request reasonable accommodations (if you are working, elderly, or disabled; if you have problems with child care; if you have trouble traveling to a SNAP Center). Call HRA’s infoline at 718-557-1399 (free language translation services are available) or contact HRA online here. 

Retail store locations accepting SNAP in NYC: The SNAP Retailer Locator allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city, and state, or zip code. Enter your starting location and select a retailer or map point to get details and directions.

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. *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 for individuals who receive SNAP benefits, to buy fresh, locally-grown produce. Health Bucks can be used at any NYC Farmers Market that accepts SNAP benefits. 

  • You MUST be a SNAP recipient to be eligible for Health Bucks.
  • For every $5 you spend at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, you can automatically and immediately get $2 in Health Bucks
  • Pharmacy to Farm Prescription program
    • Receive $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. Fathers and caregivers can also apply for their children.

  • Normally WIC applicants must apply in person, but most centers are now working via phone.
  • Determine if you are eligible for WIC here. 
  • You do NOT need to be a US citizen to receive WIC
  • 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

Organizations Providing WIC Services close to Lower East Side/Chinatown (Please call rather than visiting)

  • Chinatown WIC (NY Presbyterian)
    244 Grand St, 4th Floor
    (646) 588-2646

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services are being offered remotely
      • New clients can sign up over the phone and receive their card by mail or pick it up in person
      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Office Hours:
      • Monday - Friday: 9:00AM-5:00PM

  • NYC Health + Hospitals | Gotham Health – Gouverneur – WIC Program
    227 Madison St, Floor 3, Room 3002
    (212) 238-7145

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services are being offered remotely
      • New clients can sign up over the phone and receive their card by mail or pick it up in person
    • Office Hours:
      • 8:30AM-4:30PM

  • Ryan Health WIC Program
    279 E 3rd St
    (212) 477-8846

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services are being offered remotely
      • New clients must pick up their card in person
      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Office Hours:
      • Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

  • East Side WIC Program – Chinatown
    210 Canal St, Room 610
    (212) 274-9655

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services are being offered remotely and in person by appointment
      • New clients can sign up over the phone and pick up their card in person
    • Languages offered: English, Cantonese

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