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 RIGHT AWAY. THANK YOU!
Table of Contents
- Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Lower East Side and Chinatown
- Department of Education Meal Hubs (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Red Rabbit Emergency Meal Distribution Sites
- Meals for Seniors (60-years-old and above)
- Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & Retail Food Stores (Offering Delivery)
- Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & Retail Food Stores (No Delivery)
- Lower East Side and Chinatown Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
- Shelters, Transitional Housing and Services for Homeless People in Lower East Side and Chinatown
- Resources for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals & Families
- Resources for People with Disabilities
- Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets
- Additional Resources for New Yorkers
- Case Management Services
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Official SNAP Enrollment Centers in NYC - Human Resources Association (HRA)
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Organizations Providing WIC Services close to Lower East Side and Chinatown (Please call rather than visiting)
Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Lower East Side and 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 and Chinatown as well. If you have family, friends or co-workers in other neighborhoods, please refer to our website where we will publish additional reports. Please always call the listed organizations before visiting to get the latest information about their services, as many are changing daily. The Center will update guides frequently to provide the most up-to-date information possible.
If you or someone you know has additional questions or is facing hunger or food insecurity please contact us at 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
Department of Education Meal Hubs (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- To ensure everyone can access nutritious meals, the Department of Education’s Meal Hubs have expanded service to include all children and adults across the five boroughs starting on Friday, April 3.
- Sites will be serving grab-and-go meal service for adults and children and no one will be turned away.
- See menus for Breakfast and Lunch.
- No registration or identification required.
- Meal hubs will operate from 7:30am-11:30am for children and families and 11:30 am- 1:30pm for adults.
- No one will be turned away at any time
- All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time.
- Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites.
- Parents/guardians CAN pick up meals without their children present
- Please check the DOE website 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 and Chinatown
Sites expected to be open tomorrow as of 06/03/2020 at 11:05PM, unless it is a holiday.
- P.S. 134
293 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan 10002
kosher, Fully Accessible - P.S. 142 Amalia Castro
100 ATTORNEY STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, Partially Accessible - P.S. 184m Shuang Wen
327 CHERRY STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, Partially Accessible - New Design High School
350 GRAND STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, No Accessibility - New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School
111 COLUMBIA STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, No Accessibility - P.S. 002 Meyer London
122 HENRY STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, No Accessibility - P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman
71 HESTER STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, No Accessibility - M.S. 131
100 HESTER STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, Fully Accessible - M.S. 260 Clinton School Writers & Artists
10 East 15th Street, Manhattan 10003
non-kosher, Fully Accessible - P.S. 019 Asher Levy
185 1 AVENUE, Manhattan 10003
non-kosher, No Accessibility - P.S. 034 Franklin D. Roosevelt
730 EAST 12 STREET, Manhattan 10009
non-kosher, No Accessibility - The STAR Academy - P.S.63
121 EAST 3 STREET, Manhattan 10009
non-kosher, No Accessibility - 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 - P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis
80 CATHERINE STREET, Manhattan 10038
non-kosher, No Accessibility - P.S. 001 Alfred E. Smith
8 HENRY STREET, Manhattan 10038
non-kosher, No Accessibility
Red Rabbit Emergency Meal Distribution Sites
- Red Rabbit is distributing nutritious, made-from-scratch meals for children 18 years of age or younger* every day at select locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx
- *Exception is the West Harlem Group Assistance location, where adults can also pick up meals for themselves. At all other sites, parents can pick up for their children but not for themselves
- Identification is NOT required at any site
- One breakfast and one lunch is allowed per child at each pickup
- First-come, first-served basis; mobile sites (Red Rabbit trucks) rarely run out. Stationary sites that are open for longer windows usually distribute all meals within 1-2 hours.
- Please see the Red Rabbit Instagram @myredrabbit for everyday updates.
- Red Rabbit Sites Manhattan
- 8:30am – 8:50am: Global Charter 150th and Broadway (truck)
- 9:30am – 2:00pm: West Harlem Group Assistance, 142nd and Lenox Ave (Anyone, adults included, can pick up meals from this site)
- 10:00am – 10:20am: Capital Prep School, 1 East 104th Street (truck)
- 12:15pm – 12:45pm: Girls Prep Elementary LES School, 442 E Houston St (truck)
- Red Rabbit Sites Bronx
- 10am – 1pm: NYC Health & Hospitals Belvis, 545 E 142nd street
- 10:30am – 11:00am: Boys Prep School, 192 East 151st Street (truck)
- 11:15am – 11:50am: Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School, 681 Kelly Street (truck)
- Red Rabbit Sites Brooklyn
- 10:30am – 11:15am: Kaiser Park, Corner of Neptune and Bayview Avenue (truck)
- 10:30am – 12pm: Sheepshead Houses, 3023 Ave X (btwn Batchelder & Coyle)
- 11am – 1pm: Coney Island Prep High School, 294 Avenue T
- 12pm – 2pm: Marlboro Houses, 2298 W 8th St.
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
- 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:
- 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.
- 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 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
- 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
- Dollar General
- Stores open 1 hour early for seniors only.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Dollar General
- Fairway Market
- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. open to those 65 and older, those with increased susceptibility to serious illness, and expecting mothers
- See Store Finder Here for nearest Fairway Market
- Stop and Shop
- 6:00 am – 7:30 am is reserved for senior customers.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Stop and Shop
- Target
- First shopping hour on 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
- 9 am to 10 am, a special line for senior customers outside the store to ensure expedited service.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Trader Joe’s
- Whole Foods
- Stores open 1 hour early for seniors only
- See Store Finder Here for special senior hours at your closest Whole Foods.
- Costco
- 9-10AM on Monday-Friday for members 60 and older and people with disabilities
- Exception: Brooklyn 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 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.
The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center will be continuously calling to confirm that these stores are still open. However, please call stores before visiting as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to COVID-19.
Dimes Deli
143 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 240-9410
SNAP/WIC not acceptedDuane Reade
100 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 253-0270
SNAP accepted in-store only- Delivery available by Postmates
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $15
- Additional fees: $2.99
Fine Fare Supermarkets
545 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 505-8345
SNAP/WIC accepted- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
- Delivery radius: local
- Minimum purchase : $25
Freshco Grocery & Deli
97 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 466-1010- Delivery available by Seamless
Highline Deli II
83 Canal St #6019, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 226-3811- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-12:30AM: Delivery Hours SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone
K&K Food Deli
57 Market St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 964-6286
SNAP accepted in-store only- Delivery available by phone and Seamless
- Delivery radius: 3-4 blocks
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 254-2246Key Food Supermarkets
43 Columbia St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 598-9184- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
My Grocery and Deli
150 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 780-9279
SNAP/WIC accepted- Delivery available by phone
Optimum Gourmet Deli
243 Broome St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 477-4400- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-5:00PM: Delivery Hours SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
- Delivery fee: $3
Orchard Grocer
78 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(646) 757-9910- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available from Orchard Grocer for groceries only
Rite Aid
408 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 529-7115Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
Delivery available through Instacart
Delivery radius: 10 blocks
Delivery minimum: $10
Soho Deli Grocery
15 Stanton St # 2d, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 777-9709- Monday-Friday 7:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Deliveries by Grubhub
- Fruits and vegetables available
Stop 1 Deli
201 Madison St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 349-8511
SNAP accepted in-store onlyUnion Market
240 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 677-2441- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours SNAP accepted
- Delivery radius for in-store purchases: 10 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $25
- Fruits and vegetables available
Viva Fruits & Vegetables
88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 353-0871
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
Walgreens
500 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 677-1008
SNAP accepted in-store onlyWhole Foods Market
95 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 420-1320- Delivery available by Amazon (for Amazon Prime members only)
- 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, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 477-2858Delivery available by [Grubhub][1]
[1]: https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/yonah-schimmel-knishes-bakery-137-e-houston-st-new-york/701273?classicAffiliateId=%2Fr%2Fw%2F59694%2F&utm_source=www.knishery.com&utm_medium=OOL&utm_campaign=order online&utm_content=701273
Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co.
25 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 675-0550- Delivery available by Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Seamless
Commodities Health Food
165 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 260-2365
SNAP/WIC accepted- Call for delivery availability
- Delivery minimum: $50
CVS
253 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 254-1454
SNAP accepted in-store onlyCVS
20 University Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 260-3052
SNAP accepted in-store onlyDuane Reade
One Union Square South, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 358-8206
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, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 477-1385
SNAP/WIC not acceptedGarden of Eden Marketplace
7 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 255-4200
SNAP accepted- Delivery by phone, by visiting edengourmet.com, Seamless, Grubhub, and Mercato.com
- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
- Additional fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee; Orders over $35 have free delivery
Gristedes
25 University Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 353-1330- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 10 block radius (5 up, 5 down)
Heavenly Market and Deli
77 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 260-0060
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
Heavenly Market Deli
44 E 8th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
(646) 609-3166- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7 SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Fresh fruit available
Modern Gourmet Deli
793 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 677-0047
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Delivery available for in-store purchases
- Curbside pickup available
- Delivery radius: 1 block
- Delivery minimum: depends on order
New Yorkers Foodmarket
107 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 260-2243
SNAP accepted in-store only- Delivery available by phone
- Call for delivery times/information
- Delivery radius: within neighborhood
Prince Deli Market
59 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 228-9600
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Delivery available by phone
Rite Aid
81 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 388-9348- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- Delivery available through Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
Space Market
1 University Pl # 1, New York, NY 10003, USA
SNAP/WIC not acceptedSunrise Mart 日系スーパー
4 Stuyvesant St, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 598-3040
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Call for delivery availability
Tarallucci e Vino Union Square
15 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 228-5400
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Delivery available by Grubhub
- Check website for delivery times/information
The Food Emporium
10 Union Square E, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 353-3840- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone before 1:00PM or by Instacart
- Delivery radius: 10 blocks
- Delivery fee: $5.99
Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe
342 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 674-7070- Delivery available by visiting store website
- Check website for delivery times/information
Village Farm Grocery
146 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 475-7521
SNAP accepted in-store only- Delivery available by phone
- Call for delivery times/information
Village Gourmet Grocery
102 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 228-7951
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Delivery through Delivery.com
Westside Market
180 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 254-0017- 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, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 253-8400- 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 minimum: orders under $25 come with a delivery fee
Whole Foods Market
4 Union Square E S, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 673-5388Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
Sunday-Saturday 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.
Fresh fruit and vegetables available
Associated Supermarket
123 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 260-3159
SNAP/WIC 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, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 473-8308- Delivery available by Postmates
Butter Lane
123 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 677-2880
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Temporarily closed until mid-June. Please call for the most up-to-date information.
Compare Foods Supermarket
71 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 475-3960
SNAP/WIC accepted- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
East Village Gourmet Deli
217 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 253-2113
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
East Village New Deli
115 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 533-2193Key Food Supermarkets
52 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 477-9063- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
NY Grill & Deli
191 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 228-7878
SNAP accepted in-store only- Delivery available by phone and Grubhub
- Delivery radius: 5-6 blocks
- Delivery fee: depends on delivery destination
Sunny & Annie's Deli
94 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 677-3131- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7 SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Yelp
111 Hudson Market
111 Hudson St # A, New York, NY 10013, USA
(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, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 233-5797- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7 SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone or visiting store website
- Delivery minimum: $15
Duane Reade
459 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 219-2658- Monday, Wednesday-Friday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Tuesday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- Sunday 10:00AM-5:00PM: Pharmacy 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, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 941-6236- Sunday-Saturday 12:00AM-1:00AM: 24 hour service SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery minimum: $15
Gourmet Garage
489 Broome St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 941-5850- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Delivery fee: $8
Gourmet Garage
366 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 571-5850- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Delivery fee: $8
May Wah Vegetarian Market
213 Hester St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 334-4428
SNAP accepted in-store only- Delivery available by visiting store website
- Delivery radius: free delivery within Brooklyn and Queens
- Delivery minimum: $30
Meat Centre 錦昌肉食 (Chinatown)
208 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(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
Morgans Market
13 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 964-4283
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery minimum: $10
Sunrise Mart 日系スーパー
494 Broome St #2213, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 219-0033
SNAP/WIC not accepted- Delivery available by Mercato
Yun Gun
13 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(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, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 346-0659
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 have a fee of $1.99
55 Fulton Market
55 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038, USA
(646) 581-9261- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Pharmacy Hours SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $50
CVS
129 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 233-5021- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store 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.
Jubilee Market Place on John
99 John St, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 233-0808- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PM: Delivery Hours SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases and by phone
- Delivery radius: 15 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038, USA
(646) 581-9261- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
New Way Deli & Grocery
97 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 385-2211- Sunday-Saturday 4:00PM-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, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 858-9331- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7 SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery radius: local
- Delivery minimum: $10
Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & Retail Food Stores (No Delivery)
*This list below includes all retail food stores within the neighborhood zip codes from a Google Maps Places API search with keyword search terms “bakery, cafe, convenience store, deli, food, grocery, supermarket.”
The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center will be continuously calling to confirm that these stores are still open. However, please call stores before visiting as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to COVID-19.
207 Gourmet Deli
207 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002, USA
SNAP/WIC not acceptedAM/PM Deli & Grocery
34 Rutgers St, New York, NY 10002, USAAnna Grocery Inc.
95 Canal St, New York, NY 10002, USABig Apple Food Market
219 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
(646) 858-3111- Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours SNAP accepted
- Delivery radius: 0.5 miles
Bor Kee Food Market Inc
241 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA- No contact information available
Broome Street Grocery
157 Broome St # 1, New York, NY 10002, USAC T Food Market
250 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 274-0990Chao Hui Grocery Store
9 Market St, New York, NY 10002, USAChun Zhu Deli
67 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USAClinton Deli & Grocery
72 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 254-0916
SNAP/WIC not acceptedDimes Market
143 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(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, New York, NY 10002, USADon Juan Grocery & Deli
110 Forsyth St # C, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 925-7370- Delivery available by phone
Essex Market
88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002, USAFong's Grocery Store
74 Canal St # 1, New York, NY 10002, USAGeorge Meat Market
288 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 334-8429
SNAP/WIC not acceptedGolden Way Market
11 Market St, New York, NY 10002, USAGrand Advance Supermarket
272 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 219-8883Grand Century Market Inc
281 Grand St A, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 965-5738Heng Li Grocery Store
329 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 431-9520Hester Corner Grocery
119D Hester St, New York, NY 10002, USAKen Hing Food Market Inc
247 Grand St #1, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 431-3103Lee Chuen Fruits & Vegetables
139 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 732-0740- Temporarily closed until further notice
M.A. Grocery
127 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, USAMini Cart Convenient Store
159 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 533-1914Monroe Market
9 Monroe St, New York, NY 10002, USAN.Y. Grill & Deli
208 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, USA- No contact information available
New Lou Cheng Market Inc
51 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USANew York Marts
75 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 374-4088Nobel Deli Inc.
523 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USAP&T Market Ny Inc.
33 Market St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 587-6287Papito Grocery
38 Jefferson St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 619-4933
SNAP/WIC not acceptedProject Eats Farm Stand
New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 612-1528Regina's Grocery
27 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(917) 261-5792Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 475-4880 ext. 1- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM: Store Hours
- Delivery available by phone. Delivery takes 24 hours to arrive.
S & J Grocery
27 Essex St # 1, New York, NY 10002, USAStop 1 Deli
122 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 777-7492Stop 1 Gourmet Deli & Grocery
172 Allen St, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 420-5929
SNAP/WIC not acceptedTan Tin Hung Supermarket
121 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 274-8811Tin-Dug Food Market Inc
129 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
(212) 962-5570Andy's Deli
873 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 477-1110Atmi One Corporation
166 2nd Ave #5719, New York, NY 10003, USA- No contact information available
Bedstuy lil Farmers
740 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA
(917) 234-8334City Gourmet Deli Cafe
238 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 260-6040
SNAP/WIC not acceptedCVS
215 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003, USA
(646) 602-8237- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Pharmacy Hours WIC accepted
- Delivery available for pharmacy only
- No fresh fruit or vegetables
- COVID-19 safety products such as gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer sold in store
Epicurean Market
45 University Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA- No contact information available
Healthy Market Place
217 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 432-7700John's Fruits
817 Broadway # 5, New York, NY 10003, USA- No contact information available
Kimchee Harvest
E 16th St &, West St, New York, NY 10003, USA- No contact information available
New York 1 Deli
53 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA- No contact information available
Oak Grove Plantation at Union Square Greenmarket
E 17th Street &, Broadway, New York, NY 10003, USA
(908) 782-9618Pan Ya
8 Stuyvesant St, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 777-1930S K Deli Market
81 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 477-8181
SNAP/WIC not acceptedSt Marks Market
21 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 253-7777Union Square Greenmarket
Union Square W &, E 17th St, New York, NY 10003, USA- No contact information available
Walgreens
145 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 677-0214- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 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 accepted
- Delivery available for pharmacy only
- Curbside pickup available
- Fresh fruit available
- COVID-19 supplies such as masks, gloves and hand sanitizer available
Walgreens
20 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA
(212) 375-0734- Tuesday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Senior Shopping Hours SNAP/WIC accepted
- Temporarily closed until further notice
A&H Grocery
206 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, USAAlphabet Grocery Inc
89 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 477-8320Avenue D Grocery Corporation
23 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 777-1580Best Price Deli and Grocery
196 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 979-1588- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
Deli Delight
19 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009, USADuel grocery
93 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009, USAEAST VILLAGE FINEST DELI
50 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 260-8200
SNAP/WIC not acceptedEl Hasel Grocery
32 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 228-1406Neighborhood Deli
185 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 466-3354
SNAP/WIC not acceptedSanta Barbara Deli
551 E 12th St A, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 254-1732The Fruit Stand
100 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009, USATompkins Finest Deli
153 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 228-6701Tompkins Square Park Greenmarket
Ave A & Tompkins Square, E 7th St, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 788-7476- Sunday 9:00AM-4:00PM
- Office working remotely - Green Market open but could change; check [www.grownyc.org][1] for up-to-date information
- Fruits and vegetables available
Yankee Two Deli Inc
122 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 677-8383Zaragoza
215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, USA
(212) 780-920457 Bayard Meat Market
57 Bayard St A, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 619-620659 Bayard Market
59 Bayard St A, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 608-8866Asia Market Corporation
71 1/2 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 962-2020- Temporarily closed until further notice
Bangkok Center Grocery
104 Mosco St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 732-896- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours SNAP/WIC not accepted
Broadway Market Co
427 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA
(646) 370-3474Civic Deli
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 619-2721Deluxe Food Market
79 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 925-5766- Temporarily closed until further notice
Deluxe Meat Market
122 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 925-5766- Temporarily closed until further notice
Durian NYC
230 Grand St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(917) 662-2288Food Mart
189 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013, USAFruit And Vegetables Stand
Hester and, Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013, USAHong Kong Supermarket
157 Hester St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 966-4943- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours SNAP/WIC accepted
Hung Lee
79 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 962-5351J N Natural Fruit
202 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 431-0005Jubilee Market
447 Broadway # A1, New York, NY 10013, USAK & S Food Market (Reishi)
169 Hester St, New York, NY 10013, USALa Bella Ferrara
108 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 966-7867M & M Market Deli
529 Broome St A, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 219-2619Mee Li Fruit And Vegetables Co.
54 Elizabeth St A, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 966-1390Mon Cher Market
339 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 965-0007- Monday-Friday 6:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours SNAP/WIC not accepted
New Kam Man Supermarket
200 Canal St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 571-0330- Monday-Friday 10:00AM-5:00PM
New York Mart
128 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, USAPo Wing Hong Food Market
49 Elizabeth Street Ground Floor, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 966-1080- Monday-Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours SNAP/WIC not accepted
Sam's Deli
30 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USASpring Street Finest Deli
322 Spring St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 343-2335- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7 SNAP/WIC not accepted
Sun Vin Grocery Store
75 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 962-0382- Monday-Friday 10:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
Sunshine Food Market
135 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, USATaasha Deli
400 Broome St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 965-0106- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours SNAP/WIC not accepted
The Market NYC
449 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USAThompson Finest Deli
20 Thompson St #1a, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 343-2336Tokyo Mart
91 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 962-6622Tong Ren Grocery
New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 285-2988Tribeca Greenmarket
Greenwich St between Chambers and, Duane St, New York, NY 10013, USA
(212) 788-7900United Grocery & Deli Corporation
177 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, USA150 Market
150 William St, New York, NY 10038, USAChen Chang Grocery Inc
31 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038, USADuane Reade
17 John St, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 619-7181- Monday, Wednesday-Friday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Tuesday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Pharmacy Hours SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available for pharmacy only
- No fresh fruits or vegetables
- COVID-19 supplies such as gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer are sold in-store
- Seniors receive discount on the first Tuesday of the month
Fulton Stall Market
91 South St, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 349-1380- Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-4:00PM SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Fruits and vegetables available
GATEWAY Newstands
Financial District, New York, NY 10038, USAGristedes
90 Maiden Ln, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 651-8255James Market
45 St James Pl, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 233-6909Loho Grocery
37 Madison St, New York, NY 10038, USAPlaza Deli
127 John St, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 943-7735Rite Aid
7 Madison St, New York, NY 10038, USA
(212) 791-5795- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 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
Wai Wah Market
17 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038, USA
Lower East Side and 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.
- Bowery Mission Ministries
227 Bowery
(212) 674-3456
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Saturday, Sunday 8:00AM-8:30AM
- Saturday, Sunday 1:00PM-1:30PM
- Residential and overnight programs offered
- BRC Substance Abuse Service Center
85 Delancey Street
212-529-6320
Status: open
ID Required: unknown
Cabrini Immigrant Services
139 Henry Street
212-791-4590
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Tuesday June 9 9:30AM-12:30PM
- Tuesday June 16 9:30AM-12:30PM
- Tuesday June 23 9:30AM-12:30PM
- Tuesday June 30 9:30AM-12:30PM
New York City Relief
227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
(800) 736-2773
Status: open- Visit the physical locations in the provided website for more up-to-date information
Primitive Christian Church
207 East Broadway
212-673-7868
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Thursday June 4 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Thursday June 11 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Thursday June 18 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Thursday June 25 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Thursday July 2 10:00AM-12:00PM
UJC Of The East Side - UJC Adult Luncheon Club Orenstein Building
15-17 Bialystoker Pl
(212) 673-9328
Status: open
ID Required: no
Kosher- Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM: 1 meal per day plus 1 Shabbos meal and Sunday meal. No delivery available on 5/29/20
- Food available by delivery only
- Includes one Shabbos meal and one meal for Sunday
- Delivers for Meals on Wheels
Vision Urbana
66 Essex Street
646-626-9748
Status: open
ID Required: no- Tuesday, Saturday 8:30AM-12:00PM: Deliveries on Tuesdays to anyone who applies. Deliveries on Saturdays to seniors only.
- Food availably by delivery only
Alliance of Positive Change/AIDS Service Center of Lower Manhattan, Inc.
41 East 11th Street
(212) 645-0875
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
Grand Central Food Program - Union Square
Union Square
212-776-2019
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
Momentum Project, Middle Collegiate Church - Food Pantry
50 East 7th Street
(718) 292-7718 x6482
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Monday-Friday 12:00PM-2:00PM
Momentum Project, Middle Collegiate Church - Soup Kitchen
50 East 7th Street
(718) 292-7718 x6482
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Monday-Friday 12:00PM-2:00PM
St. Joseph House/Catholic Worker
36 E. 1st Street, New York, NY 10003
917-941-5925
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Monday 9:00AM-10:15AM
- Tuesday 9:00AM-10:15AM
- Wednesday 9:00AM-10:15AM
- Thursday 9:00AM-10:15AM
- Friday 9:00AM-10:15AM
BRC Glass Factory
139 Avenue D
646-602-0706
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Friday 6:30AM-5PM
- Monday 6:30AM-5PM
- Saturday 6:30AM-12AM
- Sunday 6:30AM-5PM
- Thursday 6:30AM-5PM
- Tuesday 6:30AM-5PM
- Wednesday 6:30AM-5PM
- Food is only available for residential clients
Father's Heart Ministries - Food Pantry
543 East 11th Street
212-375-1765
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Saturday 8:30AM-11:00AM
Father's Heart Ministries - Soup Kitchen
543 East 11th Street
212-982-3578
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Saturday 8:15AM-11AM
George Daly House
269 East 4th Street
(212) 260-9825
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Thursday
- No answer, please call again on Wednesday from 9am to 5pm when adminstrator is there.
Graffiti Community Ministries
205 East 7th Street
(212) 473-0044
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Services include: GED classes, Bible study, ESL classes, clothign for the community, and luch hour.
- Wednesday at 10am give out clothing to people in the community.
- Saturday with the exception of the first saturday of every month give out free lunches in the park.
- Saturday at 1pm free luch at Tompkins Sqaure Park.
- Tompkins Square Park located in Ave A & Tompkins Square, E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
Lillian Wald Food Pantry
12 Avenue D
212-260-2731
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Thursday June 4 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday June 11 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday June 18 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday June 25 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday July 2 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
Nazareth Housing Inc.
206 East 4th Street
212-777-3567
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Tuesday
Pride Site/Educational Alliance
25 Avenue D
646-395-4440
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Friday 7AM-5:30PM
- Monday 7AM-5:30PM
- Saturday 7AM-12AM
- Sunday 7AM-5:30PM
- Thursday 7AM-5:30PM
- Tuesday 7AM-5:30PM
- Wednesday 7AM-5:30PM
Street Life Ministries - Tompkins Square Park
Ave A & 7th Street (Tompkins Square Park)
718-539-2324
Status: open
ID Required: unknownTrinity's Services and Food for the Homeless
602 E 9th St, New York, NY, 10009
212-228-5254 ext 10
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Wednesday June 3 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday June 4 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday June 8 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Tuesday June 9 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Wednesday June 10 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday June 11 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday June 15 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Tuesday June 16 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Wednesday June 17 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday June 18 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday June 22 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Tuesday June 23 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Wednesday June 24 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday June 25 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday June 29 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Tuesday June 30 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Wednesday July 1 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday July 2 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
University Community Social Services - Soup Kitchen
137 East 2nd Street
(347) 850-2230
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Saturday 8AM-2:30PM
God's Love We Deliver
166 6th Avenue
212-294-8129, (212) 294-8102
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Volunteer opportunities available
New York City Rescue Mission
90 Lafayette St
Status: open- Monday 1PM-3:30PM
- Wednesday 1PM-3:30PM
- Friday 1PM-3:30PM
New York City Rescue Mission - Food Pantry
90 Lafayette Street
(212) 226-6214
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-11:00AM
- Breakfast: 8:00am - 9:00am
- Lunch: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Dinner: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- All meals are pre-packed to go
- Volunteer opportunities available
New York City Rescue Mission - Soup Kitchen
90 Lafayette Street
(212) 226-6214
Status: open
ID Required: yes- 6:15AM-7:00AM: Breakfast
- 5:00PM-6:30PM: Dinner
The Door - Youth Services
555 Broome Street
(212) 941-9090
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Monday-Friday 5:00PM-6:30PM
- Saturday 12:30PM-2:00PM
- Offer a wide range of programs & services
- Accept cash donations
- Goal is to help empower young people
- Volunteer opportunities
Coalition For The Homeless / Grand Central Food Program
55 St Marks Place
212-369-9220
Status: open
ID Required: no- Monday-Friday 5:30PM-7:00PM
- Volunteer opportunities available
American Indian Community House
39 Eldridge Street
(331) 901-0011
Status: unknown
ID Required: unknownSt. Mary's Church St. Vincent Pantry
440 Grand Street
(212) 674-3266
Status: unknown
ID Required: unknownAbounding Grace Ministries
428 East 10th Street
(212) 614-0370
Status: unknown
ID Required: unknownThe Parish of Calvary-St. George's Olmsted Hall
209 East 16th Street
646-723-4178
Status: unknown
ID Required: unknownBarrier Free Living
270 East 2nd Street
(212) 505-7792
Status: unknown
ID Required: unknownCity Light Church
121 East 7th Street
Status: unknown
ID Required: unknownBRC Homeless Senior Services
30 Delancey Street
212-533-2020
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Temporarily closed until further notice
Our Lady Of Sorrows (CCCS)
213 Stanton Street
212-673-0900
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Tuesday 10AM-11:30AM
- Thursday 9:30AM-10:30AM
Project ORE of Ed. Alliance
331 E. 12th Street 4th floor
(212) 780-5436
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Temporarily closed until further notice
- Call number and leave a message to apply for Meals on Wheels
Village Temple Soup Kitchen
33 East 12th Street
212-255-6063, (212) 674-1744
Status: closed
ID Required: no- Saturday 2:30PM-4:00PM
- Temporarily closed until further notice
Hope for the Future Ministries
E 7th St and Avenue B
631-752-5771
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Saturday 2PM-6PM
- Wednesday 5PM-8PM
NYC Family Justice Centers (FJCs) - Manhattan
80 Centre Street
212-788-2731
Status: closed
ID Required: unknownThe Door
555 Broome Street
(212) 941-9090
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Friday 8AM-10PM
- Monday 8AM-8PM
- Saturday 12PM-4PM
- Thursday 8AM-10PM
- Tuesday 8AM-8PM
- Wednesday 8AM-8PM
- The offices are closed, but some services continue to be provided virtually.
Shelters, Transitional Housing and Services for Homeless People in Lower East Side and 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 and 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
25 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 645-0875- Provides services for those struggling with substance use or HIV/AIDS, including medical and mental health referrals, food, housing, and employment assistance.
- Alliance LES Harm Reduction Center has relocated:
- 25 Allen Street location is CLOSED as of May 27, 2020
- 35 East Broadway is now open as the service site
- Services include: 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
- When: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm
- Where: Alliance on the Move mobile van at 25 Allen Street
- Call 1-866-749-5554 or email leshrc@alliance.nyc with questions
Asian Americans for Equality - Community Development Fund
2 Allen Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10002
(212) 964-2288- Promotes homeownership for minority, immigrant, low- and moderate-income, and underserved households
- Services affected:
- UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ASSISTANCE: AAFE is providing Chinese and Spanish-language assistance for community members filing applications with New York State for unemployment benefits. More information available HERE. Contact: 718-961-2833 or 718-961-0888, or email Tina_li@aafe.org.
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Counselors are able to provide phone counseling, job search guidance and resume preparation services. Contact: 718-961-2833.
- SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES: AAFE’s small business affiliate, Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC), has established an Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Fund. Business owners may fill out an interest form here. Low-interest loans of up to $50,000 are available for working capital. Learn more about eligibility requirements HERE.
- HOUSING COUNSELING: For help with tenant-landlord issues and information about the state’s eviction moratorium, contact an AAFE housing counselor in Manhattan or Queens. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan) or 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- HOMEOWNERSHIP SERVICES: AAFE Community Development Fund is offering foreclosure prevention counseling and helping homeowners unable to meet mortgage payment obligations. Contact: info@aafecdf.org.
- SOCIAL SERVICES/GOVERNMENT BENEFITS: Counselors can help with issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, affordable health care, food stamps, and SCRIE. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan), 718-961-0888 (Flushing), 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- IMMIGRATION SERVICES: While new immigration applications are on hold, counselors are available to answer questions about USCIS procedures and help prepare application packets for future submission. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan), 718-961-0888 (Flushing), 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- 2020 CENSUS: AAFE is available to help community members complete the census online. Contact: crystal_feng@aafe.org
Asian Americans For Equality - Housing and Community Services
111 Division Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 979-8988- Offering regular services at this time
- Assists in applying for affordable housing
- While AAFE’s staff is working remotely, a full range of programs and services is available to help our communities cope wit the COVID-19 crisis:
- UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ASSISTANCE: AAFE is providing Chinese and Spanish-language assistance for community members filing applications with New York State for unemployment benefits. More information available HERE. Contact: 718-961-2833 or 718-961-0888, or email Tina_li@aafe.org.
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Counselors are able to provide phone counseling, job search guidance and resume preparation services. Contact: 718-961-2833.
- SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES: AAFE’s small business affiliate, Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC), has established an Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Fund. Business owners may fill out an interest form here. Low-interest loans of up to $50,000 are available for working capital.
- HOUSING COUNSELING: For help with tenant-landlord issues and information about the state’s eviction moratorium, contact an AAFE housing counselor in Manhattan or Queens. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan) or 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- HOMEOWNERSHIP SERVICES: AAFE Community Development Fund is offering foreclosure prevention counseling and helping homeowners unable to meet mortgage payment obligations. Contact: info@aafecdf.org.
- SOCIAL SERVICES/GOVERNMENT BENEFITS: Counselors can help with issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, affordable health care, food stamps, and SCRIE. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan), 718-961-0888 (Flushing), 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- IMMIGRATION SERVICES: While new immigration applications are on hold, counselors are available to answer questions about USCIS procedures and help prepare application packets for future submission. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan), 718-961-0888 (Flushing), 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- 2020 CENSUS: AAFE is available to help community members complete the census online. Contact: crystal_feng@aafe.org
Bowery Residents' Committee - Casa de Los Vecinos
91 Pitt Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 533-3075- Long term housing for formerly homeless adults (ages 18+) diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder and/or living with HIV/AIDS
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Henry Street Settlement - Neighborhood Resource Center
281 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
(212) 471-2400 212- 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.
- The staff speaks English, Chinese and Spanish
- Operating three food pantries, out of Boys & Girls Republic on East 6th Street, 301 Henry Street, and our Senior Center, hand-delivering meals to 482 community members.
- Answering calls through a Helpline (347-493-2787) with 16 case managers who can help resolve a wide variety of urgent needs for Lower East Side neighbors and any New Yorkers.
- 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.
- Providing online jobs counseling to members of our JET and Jobs Plus programs and placing workers with industries that are hiring
- Distributing three meals a day to 600 residents of four homeless shelters and supportive housing residences
- Placing workers in industries that are hiring. The Workforce Development Center has placed 25 workers in delivery, security, retail, and other positions.
- Making some 1,500 phone calls per week to isolated seniors. Professional team members are calling frail elderly with greater needs, and volunteers are calling hundreds of others.
- Providing Abrons Education arts instruction programs online
- Mental health staff providing very limited onsite services and moving to a virtual counseling model. The team launched two different support groups for those impacted by COVID-19. Please call 212.233.5032 if you need assistance.
New York Foundation For Senior Citizens (NYFSC) - Ridge Street Gardens
80 Ridge Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 598-4148- Affordable housing for seniors
- Breakfast and Lunch for seniors with assisted living available.
The GLBT Project, Inc.
39 Eldridge Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10002
(917) 328-6399- Housing and rent assistance for LGBTQ adults
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Bowery Residents' Committee - Palace SRO
315 Bowery, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-5656- Supported residential facility providing homeless and/or mentally ill seniors with permanent housing
- Currently not taking any walk-ins
Cooper Square Committee
61 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
(212) 228-8210- Provides housing counseling and social services, free of charge, to area residents — people residing between E. 14th St. and Delancey Street, from the Bowery to Avenue D
- Offices are closed, but services remain available remotely
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Metropolitan Council On Housing - East Village Clinic
61 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
(212) 979-0611- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Phone/virtual service available on housing-related issues
- 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.
Women's Prison Association - Hopper Home
110 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
(646) 292-7740- Accepting non-perishable food donations
- Provides women who have a criminal record with housing and shelter placement
- For services affected by COVID-19, please visit their website
Bowery Residents' Committee - Glass Factory SRO
139 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009
(646) 602-0715- Single room occupancy residence
Community Access - Stanton House
190 Stanton Street, New York, NY 10009
(646) 257-5667- 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
- For services affected by COVID-19, please visit their website or call the listed number
Good Old Lower East Side, Inc. (GOLES)
173 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
(212) 533-2541- Provides residents of Manhattan's Lower East Side with eviction prevention services, tenant organizing, housing court assistance, legal referrals, and information on housing
- Office currently closed due to COVID-19, but services remain available remotely.
Lower Eastside Service Center (LESC) - Pencer House
630 East 6th St, New York, NY 10009
(212) 982-7282 or (212) 566-5372- Treatment programs are designed to help you beat addiction and strengthen capabilities so you can rejoin your community, from clinicians and medical providers to our staff of dedicated professionals
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Best to call from Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 11pm in order to be answered.
Nazareth Housing - Center for Learning and Self-Sufficiency (CLASS)
519 East 11th Street, NY, NY 10009
(212) 777-1010 or (347) 396-3165- Emergency family shelter, homelessness housing stability support services available via phone
- Food pantry:
- Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 11:30am for families with children and 11:30am-1:30pm for adults
- Vegetarian and halal options available
- 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, press 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.
- Cancelled all VITA Tax Clinic appointments for the duration of New York State’s PAUSE Order. Because the Federal tax filng deadline has been extended to July 15, they plan to reopen the VITA site once health officials state that social distancing is no longer required. In the meantime, they are evaluating the feasibility of offering a virtual VITA program. All clients will be contacted with the opportunity to reschedule.
- Offices have been reorganized to maintain the recommended 6 feet distance between individuals, and all offices and residences are stocked with hand sanitizer, gloves, and other cleaning supplies.
- Maintenance staff continues to redouble their efforts in sanitizing all surfaces in our buildings and service sites.
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens - George Daly House
269 East Fourth Street, New York, NY 10009
(212) 260-9825- 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.
- Answered call but person who was avilable to answer questions was not there. Call during the hours of 9am -10am.
The Meatloaf Kitchen
137 E 2nd Street, New York, NY 10009
(347) 850-2230- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Women's Prison Association (WPA) - Sarah Powell Huntington House
347 E 10th Street, New York, NY 10009
(646) 292-7710 or 7740- For services affected by COVID-19, please visit their website
Manhattan Legal Services - Lower Manhattan
40 Worth Street, Suite 606, New York, NY 10013
(917) 661-4500- 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.
- 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 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, New York, NY 10013
(212) 602-2800- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number or visit their website
- 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.
- Case management is still available
- Case managers can point clients to pantries
New York City Rescue Mission
90 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-6214- Emergency overnight shelter for women; a shelter for men; residential recovery substance abuse treatment program for men
- Serving dinner and takeout breakfast
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) - Court Office
111 Centre St, Rm 323, New York, NY 10013
(212) 566-0900- 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.
- 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:
The Door - Main Office
555 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 941-9090- 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 their website
Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) - Chinatown Community Center
7 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013
(212) 619-3072- Assists seniors in Chinatown in making their homes safe and hazard-free
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Adapt Community Network - Housing & Residential Services
80 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038
(212) 683-6700- Provides variety of living options for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Facilities are closed until further notice, but service remains available remotely
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number or visit their website
Legal Aid Society - Water Street
199 Water Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10038
(212) 577-3300- 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
- Office is closed, but services remain available remotely. Please visit their 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, New York, NY 10038
(212) 639-9675- Provides tenants with disabilities (including veterans and seniors) exemption from rent increases via phone/virtual
- This location can help you with: Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), IDNYC, Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE).
- GetFood Program provides food for people effected by the coronavirus.
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
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
- Phone: (888) 744-7900
- 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
- Bronx Center: 402 E 152 Street, between Melrose and 3rd Avenues
- 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 and Chinatown
Asian Americans for Equality - Community Development Fund
2 Allen Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10002
(212) 964-2288- Promotes homeownership for minority, immigrant, low- and moderate-income, and underserved households
- Services affected:
- UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ASSISTANCE: AAFE is providing Chinese and Spanish-language assistance for community members filing applications with New York State for unemployment benefits. More information available HERE. Contact: 718-961-2833 or 718-961-0888, or email Tina_li@aafe.org.
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Counselors are able to provide phone counseling, job search guidance and resume preparation services. Contact: 718-961-2833.
- SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES: AAFE’s small business affiliate, Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC), has established an Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Fund. Business owners may fill out an interest form here. Low-interest loans of up to $50,000 are available for working capital. Learn more about eligibility requirements HERE.
- HOUSING COUNSELING: For help with tenant-landlord issues and information about the state’s eviction moratorium, contact an AAFE housing counselor in Manhattan or Queens. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan) or 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- HOMEOWNERSHIP SERVICES: AAFE Community Development Fund is offering foreclosure prevention counseling and helping homeowners unable to meet mortgage payment obligations. Contact: info@aafecdf.org.
- SOCIAL SERVICES/GOVERNMENT BENEFITS: Counselors can help with issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, affordable health care, food stamps, and SCRIE. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan), 718-961-0888 (Flushing), 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- IMMIGRATION SERVICES: While new immigration applications are on hold, counselors are available to answer questions about USCIS procedures and help prepare application packets for future submission. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan), 718-961-0888 (Flushing), 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- 2020 CENSUS: AAFE is available to help community members complete the census online. Contact: crystal_feng@aafe.org
Asian Americans For Equality - Housing and Community Services
111 Division Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 979-8988- Offering regular services at this time
- Assists in applying for affordable housing
- While AAFE’s staff is working remotely, a full range of programs and services is available to help our communities cope wit the COVID-19 crisis:
- UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ASSISTANCE: AAFE is providing Chinese and Spanish-language assistance for community members filing applications with New York State for unemployment benefits. More information available HERE. Contact: 718-961-2833 or 718-961-0888, or email Tina_li@aafe.org.
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Counselors are able to provide phone counseling, job search guidance and resume preparation services. Contact: 718-961-2833.
- SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES: AAFE’s small business affiliate, Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC), has established an Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Fund. Business owners may fill out an interest form here. Low-interest loans of up to $50,000 are available for working capital.
- HOUSING COUNSELING: For help with tenant-landlord issues and information about the state’s eviction moratorium, contact an AAFE housing counselor in Manhattan or Queens. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan) or 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- HOMEOWNERSHIP SERVICES: AAFE Community Development Fund is offering foreclosure prevention counseling and helping homeowners unable to meet mortgage payment obligations. Contact: info@aafecdf.org.
- SOCIAL SERVICES/GOVERNMENT BENEFITS: Counselors can help with issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, affordable health care, food stamps, and SCRIE. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan), 718-961-0888 (Flushing), 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- IMMIGRATION SERVICES: While new immigration applications are on hold, counselors are available to answer questions about USCIS procedures and help prepare application packets for future submission. Contact: 212-979-8988 (Manhattan), 718-961-0888 (Flushing), 718-316-9993 (Jackson Heights).
- 2020 CENSUS: AAFE is available to help community members complete the census online. Contact: crystal_feng@aafe.org
Cabrini Immigrant Services
139 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 791-4590- 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 Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 219-8393- Temporarily closed, but YMCA @ Home is here to help you, your family, and our community stay active and engaged. We have free workout videos, family activities, wellness tips, and more.
- Assistance with immigration
- English as a second language (ESL)
- For the most up-to-date information, please call the listed number
Chinese American Planning Council - Manhattan Community Services Center
165 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 941-0030- Temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID-19
- Staff is working remotely to assist you
- Services and 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
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Chinese Christian Herald Crusades - Chinatown Branch
38 Market Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 334-2033- An organization providing the Chinese-American community with legal services, immigrant support services, ESL courses, senior programs and cultural programming, education, music, book store and more
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Chinese Progressive Association
230 Grand Street Room 504, New York, NY 10002
(212) 274-1891- Provides immigration assistance
- 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 Street New York, NY 10002
(212) 477-1120- Open Mo - Fr, 09:00am - 05:00pm
- 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.
- 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
- Provides services such as health services, pharmacy, medical services, social work, wellness, nutrition, health education, Shine program
- Let person who answers your call know if you have any symptoms of the Coronavirus before you make an appointment
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Indochina Sino - American Community Center
170 Forsyth Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10002
(212) 226-0317- Offers adult literacy ESOL education, adult basic education, citizen class and youth employment training program
- Open Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 9:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
New York Public Library - Seward Park Branch - Adult Learning Center
192 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
(212) 529-2909- Closed until further notice
- Need remote access to the Library's research collections and services? Get help from the research librarians and curators at AskNYPL, explore thousands of scholarly e-books, use our electronic document delivery services, and more
- Community Support Resources: During these challenging times, the Library is here to help our communities to find the resources they need. NYPL has collected a selection of links to help our patrons find important information and help. Explore these categories to find tips for economic resources, health and wellness services, housing information, and more.
The Educational Alliance - East Broadway Office
197 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
(646) 395-4280- Connecting the unemployed with work opportunities and resources
- Providing relief to individuals in cash-related industries that have been affected by COVID-19
- Offices closed for in-person visits but calls still accepted
- The Manny Cantor Center is part of Educational Alliance, a non-profit that brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities.
The First Chinese Presbyterian Church of NYC - Community Affairs Corporation
61 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002- The FCPC Community Affairs Corporation aims to provide people with social service such as cultural education, health care, and public welfare. It is governed by a Board of nine Directors elected by the congregation.
United Jewish Council of The Lower East Side
465 Grand St., 4th Flr., New York, NY 10002
(212) 460-5730- Temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID-19
- Regular business hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm, and Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Continuing to offer home care and social services
Vision Urbana, Inc.
200 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
(646) 626-9748- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc.
203 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-4646- Temporarily closed until further notice
- 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
Aid for AIDS - New York Immigrant AIDS Link
131 Varick Street, Suite 1011, New York, NY 10013
(212) 337-8043- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- An organization providing at risk populations with access to treatment, advocacy, education and training to improve quality of life.
Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund
99 Hudson Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10013
(212) 966-5932- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- 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, and employment law.
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
62 Mott Street, Floor 2, New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-6280- CCBA is temporarily closed until further notice
- A community organization providing immigrant Chinese Americans with social services
Chinese-American Planning Council - Open Door Senior Citizens Center
168 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013
(212) 431-9026- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Services offered: assistance with immigration
- Languages supported: Mandarin
- Offer educational programs
- Offer family support programs
- Offer community and economic empowerment programs
Greater Chinatown Community Association
105 Mosco Street, New York, NY 10013
(212) 374-1311- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- 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 Street, Suite 606, New York, NY 10013
(917) 661-4500- 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.
- 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 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, New York, NY 10013
(212) 602-2800- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number or visit their website
- 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.
- Case management is still available
- Case managers can point clients to pantries
NYS Department of Labor (NYSDOL) - Division of Immigrant Policies and Affairs
75 Varick St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10013
(877) 466-9757- Information resource for immigrants
Catholic Charities, Immigration Legal Services & Refugee Resettlement
80 Maiden Lane, 13th & 14th Floor, New York, NY 10038
(212) 419-3764, (212) 419-3700- Provides services to refugees, including case management, education, employment, connecting refugees to programs and services, and ensuring pre-arrival arrangements
- Due to the COVID-19, staff is currently working remotely but can still provide some assistance
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Hamilton-Madison House - Knickerbocker Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC)
36 Monroe Street, New York, NY 10038
(212) 233-2731- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Provides English language, computer, and career skills lessons, translation services, and legal assistance
Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI)
100 Gold St, Lower Level, New York, NY 10038
(212) 442-1541- Due to the coronavirus outbreak, JASSI’s office at 100 Gold Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10038 will be closed until further notice. Staff will be working remotely. However, you can continue to reach JASSI through the hotline listed below or email as usual.
- Hotline: 212-442-1541 (Monday – Friday, 10am to 5pm)
- E-mail: info@jassi.org
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Due to the coronavirus outbreak, JASSI’s office at 100 Gold Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10038 will be closed until further notice. Staff will be working remotely. However, you can continue to reach JASSI through the hotline listed below or email as usual.
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
- Can be reached by calling 311.
- Coronavirus Information ASL Video
- Emergency Preparedness
- Housing
- Social Services & Benefits
NYC Mayor’s Office: Disability Service Facilitators Contact Information with EMAIL ADDRESSES and/or ASL VIDEO PHONES which may be helpful for people who are unable to hear and/or speak
- NYC Mayor’s Office
- Ms. Noel Haight
- Voice Phone: 212-788-2548
- ASL Video Phone: 646-396-5830
- Email: MOPD_DSF@cityhall.nyc.gov
- Department of Health & Mental Hygiene:
- Jorge Martinez, Esq
- Voice Phone: 347-396-6067
- Email: jmartin4@health.nyc.gov
- Department for the Aging
- Kim Hernandez
- Voice Phone: 212-602-4197
- Email: khernandez@aging.nyc.gov
- Department of Homeless Services
- Elizabeth A. Iannone
- Voice Phone: 929-221-6617
- Email: disabilityaffairs@hra.nyc.gov
- Department of Transportation
- Denise Ramirez
- 55 Water St.
- New York, NY 10041
- Voice Phone: 212-839-3260
- Email: MobilityManagement@dot.nyc.gov
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 and Chinatown
Community Healthcare Network - Lower East Side
150 Essex Street New York, NY 10002
(212) 477-1120- Open Mo - Fr, 09:00am - 05:00pm
- 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.
- 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
- Provides services such as health services, pharmacy, medical services, social work, wellness, nutrition, health education, Shine program
- Let person who answers your call know if you have any symptoms of the Coronavirus before you make an appointment
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Community Healthcare Network - Seward Park Campus SBHC
350 Grand Street, Room 240 New York, NY 10002
(212) 634-7550- 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.
- 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
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Grand Street Settlement - Manhattan Child & Family Center - Essex Street
60 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
(212) 677-6990- 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 our early childhood programs, allowing our littlest ones to continue their education from home.
- Support elders by moving senior meals to delivery to continue to support their nutrition and make daily calls to all of our 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 andperforming remote check-ins with their students to make sure they’re supported.
Henry Street Settlement - Community Consultation Center
40 Montgomery Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 233-5032- 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.
- The staff speaks English, Chinese and Spanish.
- Center is closed, but still accepting referrals and intakes but over the phone.
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Henry Street Settlement - Neighborhood Resource Center
281 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
(212) 471-2400 212- 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.
- The staff speaks English, Chinese and Spanish
- Operating three food pantries, out of Boys & Girls Republic on East 6th Street, 301 Henry Street, and our Senior Center, hand-delivering meals to 482 community members.
- Answering calls through a Helpline (347-493-2787) with 16 case managers who can help resolve a wide variety of urgent needs for Lower East Side neighbors and any New Yorkers.
- 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.
- Providing online jobs counseling to members of our JET and Jobs Plus programs and placing workers with industries that are hiring
- Distributing three meals a day to 600 residents of four homeless shelters and supportive housing residences
- Placing workers in industries that are hiring. The Workforce Development Center has placed 25 workers in delivery, security, retail, and other positions.
- Making some 1,500 phone calls per week to isolated seniors. Professional team members are calling frail elderly with greater needs, and volunteers are calling hundreds of others.
- Providing Abrons Education arts instruction programs online
- Mental health staff providing very limited onsite services and moving to a virtual counseling model. The team launched two different support groups for those impacted by COVID-19. Please call 212.233.5032 if you need assistance.
NYC Health + Hospitals
227 Madison St, New York, NY 10002
(212) 441 - 5000- Center providing patients of all ages with primary and specialty medical services, as well as long-term skilled nursing and hospice care.
- Offering virtual and in-person maternal support and nutritional counseling.
- Existing patients can potentially receive care by tele-health
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
The Educational Alliance - East Broadway Office
197 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002
(646) 395-4280- Connecting the unemployed with work opportunities and resources
- Providing relief to individuals in cash-related industries that have been affected by COVID-19
- Offices closed for in-person visits but calls still accepted
- The Manny Cantor Center is part of Educational Alliance, a non-profit that brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities.
University Settlement - Early Childhood Center
184 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
(212) 453-4584- Through innovative management, University Settlement is able to offer low-income parents exceptionally high-quality early childhood programs. For working parents, this solves an urgent child care problem while providing their children with cutting edge literacy and math curriculums, small classes and multi-lingual teachers. For children who don't speak English at home, their classroom experience is a bridge to English language skills critical for success in elementary school.
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Consolidated Edison - Special Assistance Services
4 Irving Pl, Rm 9NE, New York, NY 10003
(800) 752-6633- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Electric company providing financial assitance programs for the following special populations: senior citizens, individuals with medical hardship, individuals with permanent disabilities, individuals who use life sustaining equipment and low-income individuals.
HRA Adult Protective Services - Bronx Office
109 E 16th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003
(212) 630-1853- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all CASA and APS offices are closed.
INCLUDEnyc - Special Education Parent Center
116 East 16th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003
(212) 677-4650- 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, New York, NY 10003
(212) 674-2300- CIDNY speaks for everyone who lives with a disability, whether it came at birth, by injury, disease, or during the process of aging.
- Advocates for our civil rights and a strong safety net of benefits and services.
- All communication with cilents is on a no person interaction and everything being commiuncated through virtual video calls or phone calls.
- Currently providing food pantery for anyone who is need of food from Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm.
- Best form of contact to have food access is via email.
The Martha Stewart Center for Living Outpatient Practice at Mount Sinai - Union Square
10 Union Square, Suite 3G, New York, NY 10003
(212) 463-0101- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Testing, video/phone appointments available.
- Health center offering elderly patients (ages 75+) primary medical care and a house call program for home-bound elderly.
- Disabilities services
Barrier Free Living - Domestic Violence Program
P.O. Box 20799, New York, NY 10009
(212) 400-6470- 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. Our Deaf Services team can be reached at 646-807-4013.
- Counseling and case management provided for survivors of domestic violence
- Provides clients with city-provided listings of food access locations
Lower East Side Family Union - Main Office
227 East 3rd Street, New York, NY 10009
(212) 260-0040- Provides community-based services and family support
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number.
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center – Walker Street
125 Walker St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
(212) 226-8866- Provides high quality and affordable pediatric health care to the underserved
- Open every day, 9:00am - 5:00pm
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
EAC Network - NYC
60 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
(646) 386-5870- In response to COVID-19, services provided include:
- 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
- In response to COVID-19, services provided include:
ADAPT Community Network - Family Reimbursement
80 Maiden Lane, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 10038
(212) 683-6700 1172- Temporarily closed until further notice
AHRC New York City - Family Reimbursement
83 Maiden Lane, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10038
(917) 715-8035- Services at AHRC New York City:
- Family Reimbursement
- Home Care Services
- Respite Services
- Article 16 Clinic
- For the most up-to-date COVID information, click here
- AHRC NYC schools are physically closed in keeping with the Mayor and Governor’s directive that schools not reopen this school year.
- Teachers and school administrators are working remotely with families, providing the children served with virtual opportunities that are educational, therapeutic, and fun.
- Adult Day Centers throughout the five boroughs are physically closed. Individuals are not receiving supports on-site, but staff continue to reach out and check in with all families to offer all types of assistance and supports.
- AHRC NYC residences are all open and telehealth is available at every residence
- AHRC NYC’s Clinic is providing tele-mental health services by psychologists and social workers. These clinicians are also available to perform psychosocial evaluation
- Services at AHRC New York City:
Hamilton-Madison House - Youth Development Programs & Immigrant and Community Services
50 Madison Street, New York, NY 10038
(212) 349-3724- Located in Chinatown/Lower East Side Two Bridges neighborhoods, fosters the well-being of vulnerable populations including the elderly, children, the ill and disabled, new immigrants and refugees and the unemployed.
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number or visit website
Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. - Country Day School - Manhattan
156 William Street, New York, NY 10038
(212) 281-6531- Organization providing education to students with autism and other disabilities
- Country day school resuming via remote instruction
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
ICD - Institute for Career Development
123 William St, 5th Fl, New York, NY 10038
(212) 585-6000- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Working remotely to answer questions and provide support to participants and community partners. Will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates on services via this website and social media channels. In the meantime, email info@icdnyc.org with questions or concerns.
Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI)
100 Gold St, Lower Level, New York, NY 10038
(212) 442-1541- Due to the coronavirus outbreak, JASSI’s office at 100 Gold Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10038 will be closed until further notice. Staff will be working remotely. However, you can continue to reach JASSI through the hotline listed below or email as usual.
- Hotline: 212-442-1541 (Monday – Friday, 10am to 5pm)
- E-mail: info@jassi.org
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Due to the coronavirus outbreak, JASSI’s office at 100 Gold Street, Lower Level, New York, NY 10038 will be closed until further notice. Staff will be working remotely. However, you can continue to reach JASSI through the hotline listed below or email as usual.
NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital - Kress Vision Program
156 Williams St, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10038
(212) 233-8483- 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.
NYC Department of Finance - SCRIE/DRIE Walk-In Center
66 John St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10038
(212) 639-9675- Provides tenants with disabilities (including veterans and seniors) exemption from rent increases via phone/virtual
- This location can help you with: Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), IDNYC, Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE).
- GetFood Program provides food for people effected by the coronavirus.
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
NYS Commission for the Blind
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 401, New York, NY 10038
(212) 825-5710- Facility has been temporarily closed until further notice and staff is working remotely
- Agency providing individuals of all ages who are legally blind or visually impaired with rehabilitation and vocational services.
- Leave detailed message on voicemail or send an email for help
Public Health Solutions - Health Insurance Navigator Program - Chinatown
50 Madison St, 2nd Flr, Rm 9, New York, NY 10038
(718) 219-4539- 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.
- If you have an existing appointment or need assistance with your application or renewal, please call 646-619-6541.
- Continuing to monitor the situation closely so please check back in for regular updates.
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.
- Eligibility Requirements here.
- Require a Case Manager to coordinate services
- COVID19 response
- God’s Love We Deliver: Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers who are too sick to cook or shop for themselves.
- Eligibility Requirements and Application Information here.
- Require a Medical Provider to sign the application for services.
- COVID19 response: Sending all clients shelf-stable bags
- Twitter Updates
- 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
- See GrowNYC updates here.
- 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-Saturday, 10AM-4PM: New Client Intakes
- Wednesday-Saturday, 10AM-2PM: Pantry Distribution
- Monday, 10AM-2PM: Senior Only (60+) Pantry Distribution
- Monday-Friday, 2:30-3:30PM: Lunch Service (Grab and Go)
- Saturday-Sunday, 4-5PM: Brown Bags
- 1290 Hoe Avenue, Bronx
- Tuesday-Friday, 10AM-4PM: Client Intakes
- Thursday-Friday, 10AM-2PM: Pantry Distribution
- Please note new clients will receive an emergency bag of food
- Scheduled Pantry Distribution is for existing clients.
- For additional questions about services contact NYCPServices@nycommonpantry.org
- 8 East 109th Street, East Harlem
- 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 coronavirus, there may be significant delays.
- If you cannot get SNAP benefits quickly enough and need urgent help, please call the Emergency Food Hotline at 866-888-8777.
- 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. Please click here 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
- Brooklyn
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 and Chinatown (Please call rather than visiting)
Chinatown WIC (NY Presbyterian)
244 Grand Street, 4th Floor, NY, NY
(646) 588-2646- Please call listed phone number to sign up for WIC
NYC Health + Hospitals | Gotham Health – Gouverneur – WIC Program
227 Madison St, Fl 3, Rm 3002, New York, NY
(212) 238-7145- Please call listed phone number to sign up for WIC
Ryan Health WIC Program
279 East 3rd Street
(212) 477-8846East Side WIC Program – Chinatown
212 Canal St, Room 610, New York, NY
(212) 274-9655
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