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
- Farmers' Markets in Lower East Side and Chinatown
- 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 have published additional reports. Please always call the listed organizations before visiting to get the latest information about their services, as many are changing daily.
If you or someone you know has additional questions or is facing hunger or food insecurity please contact us at info@nycfoodpolicy.org or call the following organizations:
- USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America): 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (para español); Monday through Friday (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET)
- HRA’s Emergency Food Hotline: 866-888-8777
- Shelter or Temporary Housing Assistance: 3-1-1
Department of Education Meal Hubs (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- To ensure everyone can access nutritious meals, the Department of Education’s Meal Hubs have expanded service to include all children and adults across the five boroughs.
- Sites will be serving grab-and-go meal service for adults and children and no one will be turned away.
- See menus for Breakfast and Lunch.
- No registration or identification required.
- 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.
- Call the help desk:
- Call the Schoolfood Summer Meals team at 718-707-4398 or School Food’s Help Desk at 877-363-6325 if you have questions.
Meal Distribution Sites (3 Meals/Day) (Grab-and-Go)
Meal Hubs in Lower East Side and Chinatown
Sites expected to be open today as of 10/22/2020 at 01:07AM, unless it is a holiday.
- P.S. 142 Amalia Castro
100 ATTORNEY STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, Partially Accessible - P.S. 188 The Island School
442 EAST HOUSTON STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, Fully Accessible - Lower East Side Preparatory High Sch
145 STANTON STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, Partially Accessible - University Neighborhood Middle School
220 HENRY STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, Partially Accessible - P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman
71 HESTER STREET, Manhattan 10002
non-kosher, No Accessibility - P.S. 019 Asher Levy
185 1 AVENUE, Manhattan 10003
non-kosher, No Accessibility - High School for Health Professions and Human Services
345 EAST 15TH STREET, Manhattan 10003
non-kosher, Partially Accessible - P.S. 064 Robert Simon
600 EAST 6 STREET, Manhattan 10009
non-kosher, No Accessibility - P.S. 130 Hernando De Soto
143 BAXTER STREET, Manhattan 10013
non-kosher, Fully Accessible - The Peck Slip School
1 PECK SLIP, Manhattan 10038
non-kosher, Fully Accessible - SPRUCE STREET SCHOOL
12 SPRUCE STREET, Manhattan 10038
non-kosher, Fully Accessible - Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers
411 PEARL STREET, Manhattan 10038
non-kosher, Fully Accessible
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.
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) at NYC Health + Hospitals / Kings County:
- The New York State Department of Health's Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) offers free, nutritious foods to seniors aged 60 years of age and older.
- Provides a free supplemental food package, once a month, to Senior citizens 60 years and older. Packages may include: cheese, canned vegetables and fruits, canned meats and fish, breakfast cereals, UHT and nonfat dry milk, fruit juices, rice, spaghetti, macaroni, whole grain rotini, peanut butter, dried beans.
- Who Can Apply for CSFP:
- Seniors 60 years of age or older
- To be eligible, applicants must have an income that falls within the CSFP guidelines established by the federal government, and be a resident of New York State.
- *How Do I Apply for CSFP: *To apply for the CSFP Program, please call a CSFP local agency provider nearest you for application information. Once each month you or your proxy will pick up your food at a convenient food distribution site. The CSFP local agency providers are listed below:
- Locations:
- New York Common Pantry: 423-438 E 138th St, Bronx, NY 10454
- (917) 982-2564
- Kings County Hospital Center: 840 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
- (718) 498-9208
- Kings County Hospital Center: 91-29 143rd St, Jamaica, NY 11435
- (718) 523-2220
- New York Common Pantry: 423-438 E 138th St, Bronx, NY 10454
- Locations:
- GoGoGrandparent
- Allows use of Lyft or Uber without a smartphone.
- Step 1: Register for GoGo by clicking here or by calling 1 (855) 464-6872.
- Step 2: CALL 1 (855) 464-6872 and wait to hear: “Thanks for calling GoGo”
- Step 3:
- PRESS 1 to immediately request a Lyft or Uber to your home.
- PRESS 2 to request a Lyft or Uber to where we dropped you off last.
- PRESS 3, 4 or 5 to request a Lyft or Uber to a custom pick up location (once you’re registered please give us a call to set these up).
- PRESS 6 to request a Lyft or Uber with an operator.
- PRESS 7 to request meals delivered from local restaurants near you, by delivery services like DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates, and Uber Eats.
- PRESS 8 to request groceries delivered from local supermarkets, by services like Instacart, Postmates, Shipt, and more.
- PRESS 0 to speak with an operator about scheduling requests in advance or anything else.
- GoGoGourmet: Meals delivered to the door of your home (855) 754-5328
- GoGoGroceries: Groceries, delivered to the door of your home (855) 222-4919
- The National Supermarket Association, in partnership with Lyft, is providing access to transportation for seniors in New York City
- Using the code NSARELIEF in the Lyft app, seniors will have access to $25 for rides to and from designated National Supermarket Association-affiliated supermarkets in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan during designated senior hours, between 5:30am and 9:30am.
- Uber started a service for senior citizens to order UberEats meal deliveries without the app by ordering food over the phone with a live Uber representative and getting it delivered to their door.
- Customers will only need a SMS or text-based phone to get started
- When they call 1-833-USE-UBER, a live team member will walk them through their options, take and place the order and dispatch a delivery driver for dropoff
- The service is available daily from 7AM to 9PM
- Gives full access to Uber’s NYC Eats restaurant partners and will include a tipping option (but with no delivery or service fees)
- PLEASE SCROLL DOWN to the section “Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets” FOR MORE MEAL DELIVERY OPTIONS
Special Supermarket Shopping Hours for Seniors Only
- Aldi
- 8:30AM-9:30AM is reserved for seniors, expectant mothers and those with underlying health concerns on Tuesdays and Thursdays*. *
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Aldi
- Big Lots
- BJs Wholesale Club
- 8AM-9AM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be open for members who are 60 and over. Members 60 and over may use a designated entrance to the store.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest BJ’s
- Dollar General
- First hour of opening for senior shopping only.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Dollar General
- Fairway Market
- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. open to those 65 and older, those with increased susceptibility to serious illness, and expecting mothers
- See Store Finder Here for nearest Fairway Market
- Foodtown
- 7AM-8AM is reserved for customers 65 and older. ID is required.
- Food Bazaar
- Senior hours are offered daily 7AM-8AM
- Food Bazaar Store Locator
- Gristedes
- 7AM-8AM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays is reserved for senior, immunocompromised and disabled customers.
- Key Food Supermarkets
- 7AM-8AM is open for seniors. Some stores may be offering hours for People with Disabilities, call a store near before visiting to find out their policy.
- Rite Aid
- 9AM-10AM is open for seniors and individuals with a weakened immune system.
- Stop and Shop
- 6:00 am – 7:30 am is reserved for senior customers (60+)
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Stop and Shop
- Target
- First shopping hour on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings is reserved for seniors and those with underlying health conditions.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Target
- Trader Joe’s
- Either 8am to 9am or 9 am to 10 am (depending on the store), a special line for senior customers outside the store to ensure expedited service.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Trader Joe’s
- Whole Foods
- All Whole Foods Markets have dedicated shopping hours for seniors 60 and older, those with disabilities and high risk individuals. Find local store hours here
- Select Whole Foods Markets have dedicated grocery pickup for members 60 and older, those with disabilities and high risk individuals.
- Costco
- 9-10AM on Tuesday and Thursday for members 60 and older and people with disabilities or who are immunocompromised
- Exceptions:
- Brooklyn and Staten Island stores Senior Shopping Hours are 8-9AM, Mon-Fri
Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & Retail Food Stores (Offering Delivery)
This list below includes all retail food stores within the neighborhood from a Google Maps Places API search with keyword search terms “bakery, cafe, convenience store, deli, food, grocery, supermarket.”
- For delivery services such as DoorDash, Instacart, FreshDirect, GrubHub, Peapod, Postmates, Shipt, Seamless, Yelp and UberEats, an email address and credit card is required for registration.
- The listed apps do not accept SNAP (EBT) payments for delivery, but many retailers do IN-STORE.
- The SNAP Retailer Locator allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city, and state, or zip code. Enter your starting location and select a retailer or map point to get details and directions
- Delivery fees range from around $0.99 to $10, but most fees are waived if you spend over $10 or $15 in the app (for independent grocers, this may be higher)
- Many delivery services are flooded and there may be extra long wait times, unavailable products and/or no delivery possible.
Please call stores before visiting, as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to COVID-19.
Dimes Deli
143 Division St
(212) 240-9410Don Juan Grocery & Deli
110 Forsyth St #C
(212) 925-7370- Delivery available by phone
Duane Reade
100 Delancey St
(212) 253-0270- Monday-Friday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Saturday 9:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday 10:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by Postmates
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $15
- Additional fees: $2.99
Fine Fare Supermarkets
545 Grand St
(212) 505-8345- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
- Delivery radius: local
- Delivery minimum: $25
Freshco Grocery & Deli
97 Stanton St
(212) 466-1010- Delivery available by Seamless
Highline Deli II
83 Canal St #6019
(212) 226-3811- Sunday-Saturday 12:00PM-11:45PM
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone
K&K Food Deli
57 Market St
(212) 964-6286- Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone and Seamless
- Delivery radius: 3-4 blocks
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston St
(212) 254-2246Key Food Supermarkets
43 Columbia St
(212) 598-9184- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
Optimum Gourmet Deli
243 Broome St
(212) 477-4400- Sunday-Saturday 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
(646) 757-9910- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available from Orchard Grocer for groceries only
Regina's Grocery
27 Orchard St
(917) 261-5792- Monday-Saturday 12:00PM-6:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday 12:00PM-5:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Rite Aid
408 Grand St
(212) 529-7115- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: 10 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston St
(212) 475-4880 x1- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM: Store Hours
- Delivery available by phone
- Additional notes: Delivery takes 24 hours to arrive.
Soho Deli Grocery
15 Stanton St #2d
(212) 777-9709- Monday-Friday 7:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Grubhub
Stop 1 Deli
201 Madison St
(212) 349-8511Union Market
240 E Houston St
(212) 677-2441- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery radius for in-store purchases: 10 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $25
Viva Fruits & Vegetables
88 Essex St
(212) 353-0871- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
Walgreens
500 Grand St
(212) 677-1008Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
(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
(212) 477-2858- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- Delivery available by Grubhub
Bedstuy lil Farmers
740 Broadway
(917) 234-8334- SNAP accepted
- Delivery radius: 3 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $7
Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co
25 E 17th St
(212) 675-0550- Sunday, Saturday 11:00AM-9:50PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Seamless
Commodities Health Food
165 1st Ave
(212) 260-2365- 10:00AM-8:45PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Call for delivery availability
- Delivery minimum: $50
CVS
253 1st Ave
(212) 254-1454CVS
20 University Pl
(212) 260-3052Duane Reade
One Union Square South
(212) 358-8206- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by Postmates
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $15
- Additional fees: $2.99
East Village Farm & Grocery
69 2nd Ave
(212) 477-1385Garden of Eden Marketplace
7 E 14th St
(212) 255-4200- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available by phone, by visiting Eden Gourmet, Seamless, Grubhub, and Mercato
- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
- Additional fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee; Orders over $35 have free delivery
Gristedes
25 University Pl
(212) 353-1330- Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 10 blocks (5 up, 5 down)
Healthy Market Place
217 1st Ave
(212) 432-7700- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours 24/7
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by Postmates, Seamless, DoorDash
Heavenly Market and Deli
77 3rd Ave
(212) 260-0060- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
Heavenly Market Deli
44 E 8th St
(646) 609-3166- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Uber Eats, Seamless, and Grubhub
- Delivery minimum: $10
Modern Gourmet Deli
793 Broadway
(212) 677-0047- Monday-Friday 6:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 6:00AM-6:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases
- Delivery radius: 1 block
- Delivery minimum: depends on order
- Curbside pickup available
New Yorkers Foodmarket
107 2nd Ave
(212) 260-2243- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:30PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone
- Call for delivery times/information
- Delivery radius: within neighborhood
Prince Deli Market
59 4th Ave
(212) 228-9600- Sunday 12:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- Monday 8:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- Tuesday-Saturday 12:00AM-11:59PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone
Rite Aid
81 1st Ave
(212) 388-9348- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
Space Market
1 University Pl #1Sunrise Mart 日系スーパー
4 Stuyvesant St
(212) 598-3040- Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Call for delivery availability
Tarallucci e Vino Union Square
15 E 18th St
(212) 228-5400- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Grubhub
- Check website for delivery times/information
The Food Emporium
10 Union Square E
(212) 353-3840- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone before 1:00PM or by Instacart
- Delivery radius: 10 blocks
- Delivery fee: $16
Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe
342 E 11th St
(212) 674-7070- Friday, Saturday 8:00AM-10:45PM: Store Hours
- Wednesday, Thursday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Tuesday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by visiting store website
- Check website for delivery times/information
Village Farm Grocery
146 2nd Ave
(212) 475-7521- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00AM: Store Hours" Su,Sa 08:00AM-03:00AM "Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by Seamless, Grubhub, Postmates, DoorDash, and Delivery.com
Village Gourmet Grocery
102 2nd Ave
(212) 228-7951- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Delivery.com
Westside Market
180 3rd Ave
(212) 254-0017- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by visiting store website
- Delivery radius: 10 blocks
- Delivery fee: orders under $25 carry a delivery fee
Westside Market
84 3rd Ave
(212) 253-8400- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by visiting store website
- Delivery radius: 10 blocks
- Delivery minimum: orders under $25 come with a delivery fee
- 10% off for senior citizens
Whole Foods Market
4 Union Square E S
(212) 673-5388- Sunday-Saturday 7:30AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available by Amazon (for Amazon Prime members only)
- Store delivery for anyone who has never had delivery can be done by going to www.amazon.com/wholefoods to sign up for a delivery service invitation
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Additional fees: Delivery fees vary. Free 2-hour delivery for orders over $35.
Associated Supermarket
123 Loisaida Ave
(212) 260-3159- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available by phone and for in-store purchases
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
Brothers Candy & Grocery Store
542 E 14th St #1
(212) 473-8308- Sunday-Saturday 12:00AM-12:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available by Postmates
Butter Lane
123 E 7th St
(212) 677-2880- Wednesday, Thursday 12:00PM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- Friday, Saturday 12:00PM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday 12:00PM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery fee: depends on destination
Compare Foods Supermarket
71 Avenue D
(212) 475-3960- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
EAST VILLAGE FINEST DELI
50 Avenue B
(212) 260-8200- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP/WIC accepted
East Village Gourmet Deli
217 Avenue A
(212) 253-2113- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
East Village New Deli
115 Avenue A
(212) 533-2193Key Food Supermarkets
52 Avenue A
(212) 477-9063- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours 24/7
- Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-7:00PM: Delivery Hours
- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
- Delivery radius: 10 blocks
- Delivery fee: $5.95 for orders under $100. Orders $100+ come with free delivery.
NY Grill & Deli
191 Avenue A
(212) 228-7878- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone, Grubhub, Seamless, and Delivery.com
- Delivery radius: 5-6 blocks
- Delivery fee: depends on delivery destination
Santa Barbara Deli
551 E 12th St A
(212) 254-1732- Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-11:30PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by Grubhub
Sunny & Annie's Deli
94 Avenue B
(212) 677-3131- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Yelp
Yankee Two Deli Inc
122 Avenue C
(212) 677-8383- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM: Delivery Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
111 Hudson Market
111 Hudson St #A
(212) 226-9310- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone and Postmates
- Delivery minimum: $10
Ali Baba Organic Marketplace
1 Mott St
(212) 233-5797- Sunday-Thursday 7:30AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- Friday-Saturday: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-11:00PM: Takeout Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone, Grubhub, Uber Eats, Seamless, DoorDash, and visiting store website
- Delivery minimum: $15
Bangkok Center Grocery
104 Mosco St
(212) 732-896- Monday-Friday 10:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 10:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Broadway Market Co
427 Broadway
(646) 370-3474- Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
Civic Deli
111 Worth St
(212) 619-2721- Monday-Friday 7:00AM-2:00PM: Store Hours
Deluxe Food Market
79 Elizabeth St
(212) 925-5766- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-6:30PM: Store Hours
Duane Reade
459 Broadway
(212) 219-2658- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by Postmates
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $15
- Delivery fee: $2.99
Fresh Food Super Deli
386 Canal St
(212) 941-6236- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-10:00PM: Delivery Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available by Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Seamless
- Delivery Minimum: $10
Gourmet Garage
489 Broome St
(212) 941-5850- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery fee: $8
Gourmet Garage
366 Broadway
(212) 571-5850- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Delivery fee: $8
La Bella Ferrara
108 Mulberry St
(212) 966-7867- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Delivery available by Uber Eats
May Wah Vegetarian Market
213 Hester St
(212) 334-4428- 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
(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
- Mandarin-speaking only
Mon Cher Market
339 Broadway
(212) 965 0077- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- No contact information available/ number has been discounted.
Morgans Market
13 Hudson St
(212) 964-4283- Monday, Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday 11:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery minimum: $10
Spring Street Finest Deli
322 Spring St
(212) 343-2335- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Postmates, Grubhub, Delivery.com, and Seamless
Sunrise Mart 日系スーパー
494 Broome St #2213
(212) 219-0033- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Mercato
Thompson Finest Deli
20 Thompson St #1a
(212) 343-2336- Monday-Thursday 7:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- Friday 7:00AM-12:00PM: Store Hours
- Saturday: Store Hours
- Sunday: Store Hours
- Delivery available by Uber Eats and Delivery.com until 8:30PM
Tokyo Mart
91 Mulberry St
(212) 962-6622- Monday, Friday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday 11:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
Yun Gun
13 Hudson St
(212) 941-7578- Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-10:30PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery radius: 4 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
7-Eleven
111 Fulton St
(212) 346-0659- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available 24/7 by 7NOW app (should arrive within 30 minutes). Use code 711TREAT for $7 off your first order.
- Delivery radius: 1.5 miles
- Delivery fee: orders below $15 carry a $1.99 delivery fee
CVS
129 Fulton St
(212) 233-5021- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- Wednesday
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available 24/7 by Shipt
- Delivery radius: see the coverage map here
- Delivery fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.
Fulton Stall Market
91 South St
(212) 349-1380- Monday-Saturday 11:30AM-4:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Gristedes
90 Maiden Ln
(212) 651-8255- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
Jubilee Market Place on John
99 John St
(212) 233-0808- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PM: Delivery Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases and by phone
- Delivery radius: 15 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton St
(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
Seaport Deli
64 Fulton St
(212) 858-9331- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery radius: local
- Delivery minimum: $10
Wai Wah Market
17 Catherine St- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Supermarkets, Delis, Bodegas & Retail Food Stores (No Delivery)
This list below includes all retail food stores within the neighborhood zip codes from a Google Maps Places API search with keyword search terms “bakery, cafe, convenience store, deli, food, grocery, supermarket.”
Please call stores before visiting, as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to COVID-19.
207 Gourmet Deli
207 Clinton St- SNAP/WIC not accepted
AM/PM Deli & Grocery
34 Rutgers StAnna Grocery Inc
95 Canal StBig Apple Food Market
219 E Broadway
(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- No contact information available
Broome Street Grocery
157 Broome St #1C T Food Market
250 Grand St
(212) 274-0990- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours
Chao Hui Grocery Store
9 Market StChun Zhu Deli
67 Division StClinton Deli & Grocery
72 Clinton St
(212) 254-0916- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Dimes Market
143 Division St
(646) 870-5113- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Ding Hao Grocery Inc
68 Henry StEssex Market
88 Essex StFong's Grocery Store
74 Canal St #1George Meat Market
288 Grand St
(212) 334-8429- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Golden Way Market
11 Market StGrand Advance Supermarket
272 Grand St
(212) 219-8883Grand Century Market Inc
281 Grand St A
(212) 965-5738- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
Heng Li Grocery Store
329 Grand St
(212) 431-9520Hester Corner Grocery
119D Hester StKen Hing Food Market Inc
247 Grand St #1
(212) 431-3103Lee Chuen Fruits & Vegetables
139 Division St
(212) 732-0740- Temporarily closed until further notice
M.A. Grocery
127 Ludlow StMini Cart Convenient Store
159 E Houston St
(212) 533-1914Monroe Market
9 Monroe StMy Grocery and Deli
150 Stanton St
(212) 780-9279- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone
N.Y. Grill & Deli
208 Rivington St- No contact information available
New Lou Cheng Market Inc
51 E BroadwayNew York Marts
75 E Broadway
(212) 374-4088Nobel Deli Inc
523 Grand StP&T Market Ny Inc
33 Market St
(212) 587-6287Papito Grocery
38 Jefferson St
(212) 619-4933- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Project Eats Farm Stand
(212) 612-1528S & J Grocery
27 Essex St #1Stop 1 Deli
122 Suffolk St
(212) 777-7492Stop 1 Gourmet Deli & Grocery
172 Allen St
(212) 420-5929- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Tan Tin Hung Supermarket
121 Bowery
(212) 274-8811- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
Tin-Dug Food Market Inc
129 E Broadway
(212) 962-5570Andy's Deli
873 Broadway
(212) 477-1110- Sunday-Saturday 5:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Atmi One Corporation
166 2nd Ave #5719- No contact information available
City Gourmet Deli Cafe
238 E 14th St
(212) 260-6040- SNAP/WIC not accepted
CVS
215 Park Ave S
(646) 602-8237- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available for pharmacy only
Epicurean Market
45 University Pl- No contact information available
John's Fruits
817 Broadway #5- No contact information available
Kimchee Harvest
E 16th St & W St- No contact information available
New York 1 Deli
53 2nd Ave- No contact information available
Oak Grove Plantation at Union Square Greenmarket
E 17th St & Broadway
(908) 782-9618- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
Pan Ya
8 Stuyvesant St
(212) 777-1930- Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday 8:00AM-6:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
S K Deli Market
81 2nd Ave
(212) 477-8181- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- SNAP minimum: $5
St Marks Market
21 St Marks Pl
(212) 253-7777- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
Union Square Greenmarket
Union Square W & E 17th St- No contact information available
Walgreens
145 4th Ave
(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/WIC accepted
- Delivery available for pharmacy only
- Curbside pickup available
Walgreens
20 Astor Pl
(212) 375-0734- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Monday, Tuesday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- Wednesday-Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- SNAP accepted
A&H Grocery
206 Avenue A- No contact information available
Alphabet Grocery Inc
89 Loisaida AveAvenue D Grocery Corporation
23 Avenue DBest Price Deli and Grocery
196 1st Ave
(212) 979-1588- Monday-Friday 6:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- Saturday 7:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- Sunday 8:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
Deli Delight
19 Avenue D- No contact information available
Duel grocery
93 1st Ave- No contact information available
El Hasel Grocery
32 Avenue B
(212) 228-1406Neighborhood Deli
185 Loisaida Ave
(212) 466-3354- Monday-Saturday 6:00AM-2:00AM: Store Hours
- Sunday 6:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- In-store pickup available by phone
The Fruit Stand
100 1st Ave- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
Tompkins Finest Deli
153 Avenue A
(212) 228-6701Tompkins Square Park Greenmarket
Avenue A & Tompkins Square E 7th St
(212) 788-7476- Saturday 9:00AM-4:00PM: Market Hours
- Visit website for the most up-to-date hours and information.
Zaragoza
215 Avenue A
(212) 780-9204- Monday-Saturday 9:30AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- Sunday 11:30AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
57 Bayard Meat Market
57 Bayard St A
(212) 619-6206- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours
59 Bayard Market
59 Bayard St A
(212) 608-8866- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours
Asia Market Corporation
71 1/2 Mulberry St
(212) 962-2020- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
Deluxe Meat Market
122 Mott St
(212) 925-5766- Sunday-Saturday 7:30AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
Durian NYC
230 Grand St
(917) 662-2288- Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
Food Mart
189 Lafayette StFruit And Vegetables Stand
Hester St & Elizabeth StHong Kong Supermarket
157 Hester St
(212) 966-4943- Sunday, Thursday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- Friday 11:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
Hung Lee
79 Bayard St
(212) 962-5351Jubilee Market
447 Broadway #A1K & S Food Market (Reishi)
169 Hester StM & M Market Deli
529 Broome St A
(212) 219-2619New Kam Man Supermarket
200 Canal St
(212) 571-0330- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
New York Mart
128 Mott StPo Wing Hong Food Market
49 Elizabeth St Ground Floor
(212) 966-1080- Monday-Saturday 8:30AM-5:30PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Sam's Deli
30 Mulberry StSun Vin Grocery Store
75 Mulberry St
(212) 962-0382- Monday 9:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours
- Tuesday-Sunday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
Sunshine Food Market
135 Mott StTaasha Deli
400 Broome St
(212) 965-0106- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
The Market NYC
449 BroadwayTong Ren Grocery
42 Mott St #2A
(212) 285-2988- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
Tribeca Greenmarket
Greenwich St between Chambers St & Duane St
(212) 788-7900- Temporarily closed until further notice
United Grocery & Deli Corporation
177 Hudson St55 Fulton Market
55 Fulton St
(646) 581-9261- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:45PM: 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
150 Market
150 William StChen Chang Grocery Inc
31 Catherine StDuane Reade
17 John St
(212) 619-7181- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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
- Seniors receive discount on first Tuesday of the month
James Market
45 St James Pl
(212) 233-6909Loho Grocery
37 Madison StNew Way Deli & Grocery
97 Catherine St
(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
Plaza Deli
127 John St
(212) 943-7735- Monday-Friday 12:00AM-11:59PM: Store Hours
- Saturday 12:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
Rite Aid
7 Madison St
(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
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.
- American Indian Community House
39 Eldridge St
(331) 901-0011, (646) 575-3638
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Hours and services vary. Please call for the most up-to-date information.
- BRC Homeless Senior Services
30 Delancey St
(212) 533-2020
Status: open
ID Required: unknown
Cabrini Immigrant Services
139 Henry St
(212) 791-4590 x 102
Status: open
ID Required: no- Tuesday October 27 9:30AM-12:30PM
- Tuesday November 3 9:30AM-12:30PM
- Tuesday November 10 9:30AM-12:30PM
- Tuesday November 17 9:30AM-12:30PM
Grand Street Settlement - Lower East Side
80 Pitt St
(212) 674-1740
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Monday 10:00AM-3:00PM
- By appointment only. To make an appointment, call:
- English: (646) 201-4249
- English/Spanish: (646) 201-4250
- English/Chinese: (646) 201-4233
- ID preferred for first visit
- If no appointment scheduled, arrive at 1:00PM on Monday to get an appointment card for the following week
Henry Street Settlement - Good Companions Senior Center
334 Madison St
(212) 349-2770
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Wednesday 10:00AM-1:30PM
- Friday 10:00AM-1:00PM
New York City Relief, Bowery Mission Ministries
227 Bowery
(212) 674-3456, (800) 736-2773
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-11:00AM
- Grab and go meals available
- Breakfast from 8:00AM-9:00AM
- Lunch from 1:00PM-2:00PM
Our Lady Of Sorrows (CCCS)
103 Pitt St
(212) 673-0900
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Tuesday, Thursday
- Call (646) 886-9854 to schedule for food pick-up
- Leave name and number to receive a call back for scheduling
Primitive Christian Church / Vision Urbana
66 Essex St
(646) 626-9748
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Tuesday October 27 8:00AM-2:00PM
- Tuesday November 3 8:00AM-2:00PM
- Tuesday November 10 8:00AM-2:00PM
- Tuesday November 17 8:00AM-2:00PM
- Food available by delivery on Tuesdays or pick-up on Mondays only with registration
- Only serves those who live in NYCHA Developments, Section 8 subsidized buildings and Senior 202 housing residents within the 10002, 10009, 10038 area
- To register call listed number or fill out an online form through the website
UA3 Community First Food Pantry
384 Grand St
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Thursday October 22 11:30AM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday October 26 12:00PM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday October 29 11:30AM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday November 2 12:00PM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday November 5 11:30AM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday November 9 12:00PM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday November 12 11:30AM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday November 16 12:00PM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday November 19 11:30AM-3:00PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
UJC of the East Side
235 E Broadway
(212) 233-6037, (212) 460-5730
Status: open
ID Required: yes
Kosher- Thursday 9:00AM-12:30PM
United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJC) - Adult Luncheon Club Orenstein Building
15-17 Bialystoker Pl
(212) 673-9328
Status: open
ID Required: no
Kosher- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1:00PM-4:00PM
- Friday 9:00AM-11:30PM
- Clients can use the digital pantry to place orders
- The online menu allows selecting a certain amount of items in each section based on family size
- Only digital orders are accepted
- To sign up, call listed number from 8:00AM-2:00PM
- All pickups must be done by appointment. For seniors, packages will be delivered.
University Settlement Senior Center
189 Allen St
(212) 473-8217
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Monday
- Food pantry held once monthly on Mondays, typically last Monday of the month. Please call number listed to confirm schedule.
Alliance for Positive Change/AIDS Service Center of Lower Manhattan, Inc.
41 E 11th St, 5th Floor
(212) 645-0875
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Sunday
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
Grand Central Food Program, Union Square
Union Sq
(212) 776-2000
Status: open
ID Required: no- Sunday-Saturday 8:30PM-8:40PM
- Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website.
- Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes.
St. Joseph House/Catholic Worker
36 E 1st St
(212) 254-1640
Status: open
ID Required: no- Monday-Friday 9:30AM-10:30AM
- Serves bagged meals-to-go
Father's Heart Ministries - Food Pantry
543 E 11th St
(212) 375-1765
Status: open
ID Required: no- Saturday 8:30AM-11:00AM
- Closed on the 1st Saturday of every month
Father's Heart Ministries - Soup Kitchen
543 E 11th St
(212) 375-1765
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Saturday 8:30AM-11:00AM
- Bagged breakfast is to-go
- Closed on the 1st Saturday of every month
Hope for the Future Ministries
E 7th St & Avenue B
(631) 752-5771
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Saturday 4:00PM-6:00PM
Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry
206 E 4th St
(646) 713-2724
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Tuesday October 27 10:00AM-2:00PM
- Tuesday November 3 10:00AM-2:00PM
- Tuesday November 10 10:00AM-2:00PM
- Tuesday November 17 10:00AM-2:00PM
Pride Site/Educational Alliance
25 Avenue D
(646) 395-4440
Status: open
ID Required: no- Tuesday, Thursday 11:00AM-1:00PM
Street Life Ministries - Tompkins Square Park
Avenue A & 7th St
(718) 539-2324
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Tuesday 9:00AM-12:00PM
Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless - Food Pantry
602 E 9th St
(212) 228-5254 x16
Status: open
ID Required: no- Thursday October 22 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Friday October 23 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday October 26 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Tuesday October 27 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Wednesday October 28 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday October 29 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Friday October 30 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday November 2 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Tuesday November 3 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Wednesday November 4 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday November 5 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Friday November 6 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday November 9 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Tuesday November 10 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Wednesday November 11 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday November 12 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Friday November 13 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Monday November 16 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Tuesday November 17 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Wednesday November 18 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday November 19 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Friday November 20 12:30PM-1:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Food pantry available by appointment only.
- To make an appointment, text "START" to (646) 257-2520.
United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJC) - Lillian Wald Senior Center
12 Avenue D
(212) 260-2731
Status: open
ID Required: yes
Kosher- Thursday October 22 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday October 29 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday November 5 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday November 12 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Thursday November 19 9:30AM-3:30PM: To make an appointment via Plentiful, text FOOD to PANTRY (726-879).
- Open to all in the community, by appointment only.
- Call or log into the Plentiful app to reserve a spot.
University Community Social Services - Soup Kitchen
137 E 2nd St
(347) 850-2230
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Saturday 8AM-2:30PM
God's Love We Deliver
166 6th Ave
(212) 294-8129, (212) 294-8102
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM
- Medically tailored home delivered meals patients in need.
- They are accepting new applications and authorizations for service. Please check eligibility for services **here. **
- If you’d like to learn about food sources in addition to God’s Love We Deliver, then please visit www.nyc.gov/getfood and NYC Food Policy or call 311
New York City Relief, Lower Manhattan - Food Pantry
90 Lafayette St
(212) 226-6214
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Fo
- Monday 9:30AM-11:30AM
- So
- Monday
New York City Relief, Lower Manhattan - Soup Kitchen
90 Lafayette St
(212) 226-6214
Status: open
ID Required: yes- 6:15AM-7:00AM: Breakfast
- 5:00PM-6:30PM: Dinner
- Breakfast: 8:00AM-9:00AM
- Lunch: 1:00PM-2:00PM
- Dinner: 6:00PM-7:00PM
- All meals are pre-packed to go
The Door - Food Pantry
555 Broome St
(212) 941-9090
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Monday-Friday 5:00PM-6:30PM
- Saturday 12:30PM-2:00PM
Grand Central Food Program, St. Mark's Place
55th St Mark's Pl
(212) 369-9220
Status: open
ID Required: no- Monday-Friday 5:30PM-7:00PM
- Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website.
- Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes.
Grand Central Food Program, Lower East Side Harm Reduction
25 Allen St
(212) 776-2000
Status: unknown
ID Required: no- Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website
- Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes
Grand Central Food Program, Sunshine Hotel/Bowery Mission
between Stanton & Rivington
(212) 776-2000
Status: unknown
ID Required: no- Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website.
- Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes.
Abounding Grace Ministries
428 E 10th St
(212) 614-0370
Status: unknown
ID Required: unknownThe Center for Independence of the Disabled in NY - Manhattan Office
841 Broadway, Suite 301
(212) 674-2300
Status: unknown
ID Required: unknownGraffiti Community Ministries - Food Pantry
205 E 7th St
(212) 473-0044
Status: unknown
ID Required: unknownTrinity's Services and Food for the Homeless - Soup Kitchen
602 E 9th St
(212) 228-5254 x16
Status: unknown
ID Required: unknown- Soup kitchen available by appointment only
- To make an appointment, text "START" to (646) 257-2520
Safe Horizon Streetwork L.E.S. - Food Pantry
33 Essex St
(646) 602-6404
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Drop-in respite center for persons age 16-25
- Meals available for clients only
Safe Horizon Streetwork L.E.S. - Soup Kitchen
33 Essex St
(646) 602-6404
Status: closed- Drop-in respite center for persons age 16-25
- Meals only available for clients
St. Mary's Church - St. Vincent Pantry
440 Grand St
(212) 674-3266
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- No food pantry on site
Hetrick Martin Institute
2 Astor Pl
(212) 674-2400
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Friday 5PM-6PM
- Monday 5PM-6PM
- Thursday 5PM-6PM
- Tuesday 5PM-6PM
- Wednesday 5PM-6PM
Momentum Project, Middle Collegiate Church - Food Pantry
50 E 7th St
(718) 292-7718 x6482
Status: closed
ID Required: yes- Monday-Friday 12:00PM-2:00PM
- Closed until further notice due to COVID-19
Momentum Project, Middle Collegiate Church - Soup Kitchen
50 E 7th St
(718) 292-7718 x6482
Status: closed
ID Required: yes- Monday-Friday 12:00PM-2:00PM
- Closed until further notice due to COVID-19
Project ORE of Educational Alliance
331 E 12th St, 4th Floor
(212) 780-5436
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Temporarily closed until further notice
- Call number and leave a message to apply for Meals on Wheels
The New School Food Pantry
6 E 16th St
(212) 229-5900 x3965
Status: closed
ID Required: unknownThe Parish of Calvary-St. George's Olmsted Hall
209 E 16th St
(646) 723-4178
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Thursday 12:00PM-1:00PM
- Temporarily closed until further notice
Village Temple Soup Kitchen
33 E 12th St
(212) 255-6063, (212) 674-1744
Status: closed
ID Required: no- Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM
- Temporarily closed until further notice
- Soup kitchen will reopen Saturday, August 1st
City Light Church
121 E 7th St
Status: closed
ID Required: unknownGraffiti Community Ministries - Soup Kitchen
205 E 7th St
(212) 473-0044
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Wednesday 6:00PM-7:00PM: Community Meal
- Saturday 1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch
- Community meal every Wednesday at 6:00PM
- Free lunches handed out in Tompson Square Park every Saturday at 1:00PM, except for the first Saturday of each month
- Tompkins Square Park located at Ave A & Tompkins Square, E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
University Community Social Services - Food Pantry
137 E 2nd St
(347) 850-2230
Status: closed
ID Required: unknownNew York City Family Justice Centers (FJCs) - Manhattan
80 Centre St
(212) 788-2731
Status: closed
ID Required: unknownThe Door - Soup Kitchen
555 Broome St
(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
Food Pantry at Pace University
41 Park Row, Room 910
(212) 346-1546
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Monday 12PM-2PM
- Wednesday 2PM-4PM
- Food available to Pace students, staff, and faculty only
Farmers' Markets in Lower East Side and Chinatown
To ensure the below farmers's markets are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
Many farmers' markets accept cash, SNAP/EBT, debit/credit, WIC and Senior FMNP coupons. They may also offer Health Bucks for EBT users -- for every $5 spent in EBT, customers receive a $2 Health Buck coupon to purchase additional fruits and vegetables. For an updated list of farmers' markets near you (including days/hours of operation) visit nyc.gov/health and search "farmers markets."
- Essex Crossing Farm Stand
115 Essex St- Wednesday, Saturday 10:30AM-4:30PM
- Essex Crossing Farm Stand & CSA pickup
115 Essex St- Saturday 10:30AM-6:00PM
- Gouverneur Health Farmstand
Madison St between Clinton & Jefferson St- Thursday 9:00AM-2:00PM
- Lower East Side Youthmarket
Gr& Ave between Pitt & Willet St- Thursday 8:00AM-3:00PM
- Astor Place Greenmarket
Astor Pl bet Broadway & Lafayette- Tuesday 8:00AM-4:00PM
- Borough Park Greenmarket
14th Ave bet 49th & 50th St- Thursday 8:00AM-3:00PM
- Union Square Greenmarket
E 17th & Union Square W- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8:00AM-6:00PM
- Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket
S end of Stuyvesant Town Oval- Sunday 9:30AM-4:00PM
- Stuyvesant Town Greenmarket
E 14th St Loop & Ave A, in the Oval- Sunday 9:30AM-4:00PM
- Tompkins Square Greenmarket
E 7th St & Ave A- Sunday 9:00AM-4:00PM
- Tribeca Greenmarket
Greenwich & Chambers St- Wednesday, Saturday 8:00AM-3:00PM
- Fulton Stall Farmers' Market
Pier 17 Square- Sunday 11:00AM-5:00PM
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 St
(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
- Call 1-866-749-5554 or email leshrc@alliance.nyc with questions
- For overdose prevention training, contact Reilly Glasgow at (212) 645-0875 645-0875) x146 or [email protected]
- For the most up-to-date information, visit the website.
Asian Americans for Equality - Community Development Fund
2 Allen St, 7th Floor
(212) 964-2288- Services offered: promotes homeownership for minority, immigrant, low- and moderate-income, and underserved households
- 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
- Services affected:
- Additional information: call listed phone number or visit website for more information.
- Services offered: promotes homeownership for minority, immigrant, low- and moderate-income, and underserved households
Asian Americans For Equality - Housing and Community Services
111 Division St
(212) 979-8988- Services offered:
- Assists in applying for affordable housing
- While AAFE’s staff is working remotely, a full range of programs and services is available to help our communities cope with 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
- Additional information: Offering regular services at this time
- Services offered:
Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC)- Casa de Los Vecinos
91 Pitt St
(212) 533-1416- Services offered: transitional housing for formerly homeless adults (ages 18+) diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder and/or living with HIV/AIDS, MICA and substance abuse.
- Additional information: For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Henry Street Settlement - Neighborhood Resource Center
281 E Broadway
(212) 471-2400 x212- The Neighborhood Center will move to the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center at 269 Henry Street on Monday, October 20. Our services are still available remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Please call 212.471.2400.
- 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.
- Available remotely.
- 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.
- If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with getting food delivered, please call the Helpline at 347-493-2787.
- Additionally, they launched the LES Mobile Market in August 2020 with NewYork-Presbyterian; the initiative employs local young people who make bimonthly food deliveries to 200 food insecure families living in public housing on the Lower East Side and connects these families to all Henry Street services.
- Answering calls through a Helpline (347-493-2787) Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM with 20+ 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, senior services, and the Parent Center went remote and have been able to provide substantial services—from counseling to exercise classes—online.
- Jobseekers moved to Zoom for employment programs such as the Job Essentials Training, Jobs Plus Lower East Side, the ATTAIN Computer Lab, and ESOL & HSE classes.
- After-school and evening programs, Expanded Horizons college preparation, summer day camp, and early childhood education all moved to online platforms to stay connected.
New York Foundation For Senior Citizens (NYFSC) - Ridge Street Gardens
80 Ridge St
(212) 598-4148- Services offered:
- Affordable housing for low income seniors
- Breakfast and lunch for seniors with assisted living available.
- no visitation
- Additional information: applications and inquiry should be directed to the listed phone number, and can also be found on their website
- Services offered:
The GLBT Project, Inc.
39 Eldridge St, 4th Floor
(917) 328-6399- Services offered: housing and rent assistance for LGBTQ adults
- Additional information: for the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) - Palace SRO
315 Bowery, 4th Floor
(212) 533-5656- Supported residential facility providing homeless and/or mentally ill seniors with permanent housing
- Currently not taking any walk-ins
- Offers employment assistance, mental health services and counseling
- Most services are now in-person
Cooper Square Committee
61 E 4th St
(212) 228-8210- Offices are closed, but services remain available remotely
- The Cooper Square Committee 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. We recommend that you call (212) 228-8210 to make an appointment.
- Tenant organizing assistance
- Tenant counseling and eviction problems
Metropolitan Council On Housing - East Village Clinic
61 E 4th St
(212) 979-0611- 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 (WPA) - Hopper Home
110 2nd Ave
(646) 292-7740- Accepting non-perishable food donations and personal hygiene products, clothing, shoes, multicultural hair products, sleepwear. Contact Laura McNeill about donations.
- Residents are fed 3 meals per day
- Provides women who have a criminal record with housing and shelter placement
- For services affected by COVID-19, please visit their website
- Most staff members are working remotely
Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) - Glass Factory
139 Avenue D
646-602-0706- Offers permanent housing options in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx. Applicants must be referred by the Human Resources Administration (HRA).
- Glass Factory is a 45-unit (all studios) building serving formerly homeless men and women with HIV or AIDS. All studios are full apartments, with its own kitchen and bath inside the living unit.
- These housing programs offer on site case management services, community rooms, laundry facilities and optional communal meals.
Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) - Glass Factory SRO
139 Avenue D
(646) 602-0715- Services offered: single room occupancy
Community Access - Stanton House
190 Stanton St
(646) 257-5667- 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
- Offering direct support to all Community Access tenants, while sharing appropriate coronavirus related guidance. Following social distancing guidelines and have closed shared spaces. At this time, not allowing visitors to our buildings.
- For services affected by COVID-19, please visit their website or call the listed number
- Office Hours: 9am - 5pm
- Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM
Good Old Lower East Side, Inc. (GOLES)
173 Avenue B
(212) 533-2541 or (212) 358-1231- Office currently closed due to COVID-19, but services remain available remotely - call listed number and press 0
- Provides residents of Manhattan's Lower East Side with eviction prevention services, tenant organizing, housing court assistance, legal referrals, and information on housing
Lower Eastside Service Center (LESC) - LESC Pencer House
630 E 6th St
(212) 982-7282, (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
- Currently, no visitation to residents
Nazareth Housing - Center for Learning and Self-Sufficiency (CLASS)
519 E 11th St
(212) 777-1010, (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, ext. 2
- Louise’s Pantry will operate during normal hours using a pre-packaged model, reducing the instances of contact between staff and clients. Bags will be packed beforehand, and distributed to clients one-by-one.
- 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 E 4th St
(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.
The Meatloaf Kitchen
137 E 2nd St
(347) 850-2230- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Every Saturday- Breakfast: 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m; Lunch: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Women's Prison Association (WPA) - Sarah Powell Huntington House
347 E 10th St
(646) 292-7710, (646) 292-7740- Sarah Powell Huntington House (SPHH) is WPA’s homeless shelter for formerly incarcerated and at-risk women and their children.
- Click here to contact WPA based on your specific needs
- Job readiness and employment services: Call 646-330-7282, Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM or email [email protected]
- Re-entry Support: Call 516-445-2091 or 917-705-9633 (Spanish speaking), 7 days a week, 8:00AM-8:00PM Or email [email protected]
- Legal Services relating to family law, child custody, or domestic violence: Call 718-510-3588
- Just need someone to talk to? Looking for trauma-focused therapy?: Call 347-803-3535 or 347-820-0658* (Spanish speaking)
- For services affected by COVID-19, please visit website
Manhattan Legal Services - Lower Manhattan
40 Worth St, Suite 606
(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.
- Can call legal assistance hotline at 917-661-4500, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 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
(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 remotely
- Case managers can point clients to food pantries
- Office is temporarily closed due to Covid-19
New York City Rescue Mission
90 Lafayette St
(212) 226-6214- Services provided: 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, Room 323
(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:
- Food Pantry is available, but must register for lottery. Call (917) 633-8836 for more information.
The Door - Main Office
555 Broome St
(212) 941-9090- 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
- Adolescent health care and counseling is open for virtual telehealth appointments and limited in person services:
- Existing patients can schedule on their own by using the patient portal or HEALOW app at https://health.healow.com/thedoor
- To schedule your Health Center appointment call our reception team Monday – Friday, 10-6 or email [email protected]
- Chanda (646) 689-5042 689-5042)
- Nashira (646) 689-5873 689-5873) (Habla Español)
- Adriana (646) 689-4307 689-4307) (Habla Español)
- To schedule your Counseling appointment call 212-941-9090 ext 3452 or email Analia Acevedo, [email protected]
- LGBTQIA+ members, join our Skittelz discussion group, email [email protected] for password info
- Call the Legal Hotline: 516-847-4801
- Open Monday – Friday from 2 PM – 5 PM
- Email Davisha Guerrier, [email protected]
- For criminal court matters, email Sofie Stein-Montalvo, [email protected]
- For career and education services email Andy Green, [email protected]
- To ask general questions, Text “THEDOOR” to 66746
Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) - Chinatown Community Center
7 Mott St
(212) 619-3072- Services offered: assists seniors in Chinatown in making their homes safe and hazard-free
- Additional information:
- Most services are available virtually during COVID-19
ADAPT Community Network - Housing & Residential Services
80 Maiden Lane - 8th Floor
(212) 683-6700- Services offered: Provides variety of living options for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Additional information:
Administration for Children's Services, Bronx
150 Williams St
(718) 933-1212- Call listed number for further information about foster care, child abuse and other child focused issues. Or call general ACS number (212) 341-0900
Hamilton-Madison House - Knickerbocker Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC)
36 Monroe St #D-G1
(212) 349-0616- Office temporarily closed, but clients can continue to receive services over the telephone.
- Provides English language, computer, and career skills lessons, translation services, and legal assistance
Legal Aid Society - Water Street
199 Water St, 3rd Floor
(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 with reduced staff, but services remain available remotely. Please visit their website to see a full list of services affected by COVID-19
- If you need assistance from the Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice call the neighborhood office in your borough:
- Bronx: 718-991-4758
- Brooklyn: 718-722-3100
- Manhattan: 212-426-3000
- Queens: 718-286-2450
- Staten Island: 347-422-5333
NYC Department of Finance - SCRIE/DRIE Walk-In Center
66 John St, 3rd Floor
(212) 639-9675- Services offered: Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), IDNYC, Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE). Provides tenants with disabilities (including veterans and seniors) exemption from rent increases via phone/virtual.
- GetFood Program provides food for people effected by the coronavirus.
Resources for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals & Families
The resources below come primarily from A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants
While many food pantries and soup kitchens require ID under normal circumstances (COVID-19 may affect), some organizations are making exceptions for the state of emergency and extending their services to everyone in need, regardless of documentation.
Please call or email before visiting for updates about their services.
The following resources offer services for which ID/official residence is never required:
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York
- Languages: English, Spanish
- 1011 First Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10022
- Helpline: (888) 744-7900, Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
- Service delivery model has been transitioned to a telephonic model and we continue to serve the most vulnerable New Yorkers. If you need help, please call the Catholic Charities Helpline at 1-888-744-7900, Mon - Fri 9AM to 8PM
- Food pantry locations are open and provide “grab and go” bags so that New Yorkers will not go hungry during this “stay at home”. In East Harlem, our food pantry is packing bags of food for delivery to homebound seniors. For more information, contact us at CCFOOD@ARCHNY.ORG or the Food Hotline at 646-457-9730 for all food related inquiries.
- Bronx Center: 402 E 152 Street, between Melrose and 3rd Avenues
- Wednesday: 11 am to 3 pm
- Thursday: 10 am to 1 pm
- Friday from 10 am to 1 pm
- Kennedy Center: 34 W 134 St, Between Lenox and 5th Ave -- entrance through W 135 Street
- Wednesday: 9 am to 1 pm
- St. Cecilia Pantry: 125 E 105 St between Park and Lexington Ave, Manhattan
- Wednesday: 9 am to 12 noon
- St. Augustine: 1168 Franklin Ave between 167 and 168 St. Bronx
- Monday: 9 am to 12 noon
- Thursday: 2 pm to 4 pm
- 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 St, 7th Floor
(212) 964-2288- Services offered: 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
- Services affected:
- Additional information: call listed phone number or visit website for more information.
- Services offered: promotes homeownership for minority, immigrant, low- and moderate-income, and underserved households
Asian Americans For Equality - Housing and Community Services
111 Division St
(212) 979-8988- Services offered:
- Assists in applying for affordable housing
- While AAFE’s staff is working remotely, a full range of programs and services is available to help our communities cope with 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
- Additional information: Offering regular services at this time
- Services offered:
Cabrini Immigrant Services
139 Henry St
(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 St
(212) 219-8393- Services offered: assistance with immigration, English as a second language (ESL) classes
- Additional information:
- YMCA is open
- YMCA @ Home is available online with free workout videos, family activities, wellness tips, and more.
- for the most up-to-date information, please call the listed number.
Chinese American Planning Council (CPC) - Manhattan Community Services Center
165 Eldridge St
(212) 941-0030Services offered: educational grants for essential workers, food information and education, health care information and services for immigrants, health insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS services, immigrant education programs
Additional information:
Temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID-19, but staff is working remotely to provide assistance.
CPC programs are working on a modified schedule until September 8, 2020. The Individualized Residential Alternative Program, home delivered meals, home care program, and Hong Ning Housing for the Elderly will continue services as usual.
More information on reopening will be available in early September.
Chinese Christian Herald Crusades - Chinatown Branch
38 Market St
(212) 334-2033- Services offered: legal services, immigrant support services, ESL courses, senior programs and cultural programming, education, music, book store and more
- Additional information: For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Chinese Progressive Association
230 Grand St, Room 504
(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 St
(212) 477-1120- Services offered:
- Prenatal and post-partum care
- Gynecology
- Sexual health services
- Pediatrics
- Adolescent medicine
- Adult medicine
- Geriatric care
- Mental health services
- Behavioral health therapy
- Psychiatric medication management
- Family planning services
- Immunizations
- Additional information:
- 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.
- Let person who answers your call know if you have any symptoms of the Coronavirus before you make an appointment
- Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Services offered:
Indochina Sino - American Community Center
170 Forsyth St, 2nd Floor
(212) 226-0317 or (212) 253-1532- Services offered: Offers adult literacy ESOL education, adult basic education, citizen class and youth employment training program
- Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-9:00PM
- Saturday - Sunday, 9:00AM-5:00PM
New York Public Library - Seward Park Branch - Adult Learning Center
192 E Broadway
(212) 529-2909- On Tuesday, September 8, NYPL expanded its grab-and-go service to 50 library locations. At each of these locations, patrons can access a limited area for returns and pick up materials that they’ve reserved. Patrons can place holds on physical materials for pickup at our open locations via online catalog or via phone. Hours are as follows:
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday: 12–7 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- For a list of open locations visit the website.
- 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.
- Online events and classes can be found here.
- On Tuesday, September 8, NYPL expanded its grab-and-go service to 50 library locations. At each of these locations, patrons can access a limited area for returns and pick up materials that they’ve reserved. Patrons can place holds on physical materials for pickup at our open locations via online catalog or via phone. Hours are as follows:
The Educational Alliance - Manny Cantor Center
197 E Broadway
(646) 395-4280- Services offered:
- Connecting the unemployed with work opportunities and resources
- Providing relief to individuals in cash-related industries that have been affected by COVID-19
- The Manny Cantor Center‘s art school and fitness center are live-streaming dozens of classes to members and a “Virtual 14th Street Y” has been created to keep members connected to programs.
- Additional information:
- The employment services program is connecting those facing unemployment to dozens of resources and work opportunities.
- Providing cash relief to single parents, people who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, and workers in cash-based industries who are now unemployed.
- Full COVID-19 resources page can be found on their website
- Offices closed for in-person visits but calls still accepted
- Services offered:
The First Chinese Presbyterian Church of NYC - Community Affairs Corporation
61 Henry St
(212) 964-5488 or (917) 214-8596- Services offered: aims to provide people with social service such as cultural education, health care, and public welfare.
- Open Monday- Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm
United Jewish Council of The Lower East Side
465 Grand St, 4th Floor
(212) 233-6037- Services offered:
- UJC Home Care is open; Home Health Aides take precautions to keep our clients safe in their homes.
- Social services staff meet with clients over the phone to provide case assistance and wellness checks.
- UJC meals are home-delivered.
- Pantry Services are open by appointment at the Orenstein Building and Lillian Wald Senior Center. Only digital orders are accepted. Visit UJCLESPANTRY to place an order for the month.
- Emergency Meal Box deliveries: If you or someone you know needs help accessing food during this time, call us to arrange for twice weekly food deliveries.
- UJC hosts wellness and art classes via Zoom and phone. Joining is easy, it’s only a phone call away.
- Additional information:
- Regular business hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm, and Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Continuing to offer home care and social services; call listed phone number to be connected to available services
- Services offered:
Vision Urbana, Inc.
200 E Broadway
(646) 626-9748- Services offered: recreational activities for seniors, case management/service coordination, computer access, food pantry, mentoring, and translation/interpreter services
- Additional information: for the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc.
203 2nd Ave
(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 St, Suite 1006
(212) 337-8043- Services offered: An organization providing at risk populations with access to treatment, advocacy, education and training to improve quality of life.
- Currently offering HIV testing, prevention services, HIV education for latino immigrants, help get health insurance but not offering housing assistance or legal services at this time.
- Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm
Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund
99 Hudson St, 12th Floor
(212) 966-5932- All services are offered at this time, and staff are able to refer you to other organizations if they are unable to help.
- Services offered: A legal rights organization offering all individuals, particularly the Asian-American community, assistance with immigration applications and forms, and legal consultation on cases involving immigration, family, labor, human trafficking, voting rights and employment law.
Chinese American Planning Council (CPC) - Open Door Senior Center
168 Grand St
(212) 431-9026- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Services offered: assistance with immigration, educational programs, family support programs, community and economic empowerment programs
- Languages spoken: Mandarin
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
62 Mott St, Floor 2
(212) 226-6280- A community organization providing immigrant Chinese Americans with social services
- Assist with: ID cards, rent freezing, SNAP enrollment, immigration services, Senior telephone discount, translation services, discount MTA.
- Looking for volunteers, preferably someone who speaks both Mandarin and English
- A community organization providing immigrant Chinese Americans with social services
Greater Chinatown Community Association
105 Mosco St
(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 St, Suite 606
(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.
- Can call legal assistance hotline at 917-661-4500, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 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
(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 remotely
- Case managers can point clients to food pantries
- Office is temporarily closed due to Covid-19
NYS Department of Labor (NYSDOL) - Division of Immigrant Policies and Affairs
75 Varick St, 7th Floor
(877) 466-9757- Services offered: Information resource for immigrants
- Provide services related to labor and wages (Know Your Rights)
- Provide information on food pantries
Catholic Charities, Immigration Legal Services & Refugee Resettlement
80 Maiden Ln, 13th & 14th Floors
(212) 419-3764, (212) 419-3700- Services offered: provides services to refugees, including case management, education, employment, connecting refugees to programs and services, and ensuring pre-arrival arrangements
- Additional information:
- Due to the COVID-19, staff is currently working remotely but can still provide some assistance - call listed number to be connected to available services
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI)
100 Gold St, Lower Level
(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 St
(212) 477-1120- Services offered:
- Prenatal and post-partum care
- Gynecology
- Sexual health services
- Pediatrics
- Adolescent medicine
- Adult medicine
- Geriatric care
- Mental health services
- Behavioral health therapy
- Psychiatric medication management
- Family planning services
- Immunizations
- Additional information:
- 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.
- Let person who answers your call know if you have any symptoms of the Coronavirus before you make an appointment
- Hours:
- Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Services offered:
Community Healthcare Network - Seward Park Campus SBHC
350 Grand St, Room 240
(212) 634-7550- Services offered:
- Prenatal and post-partum care
- Gynecology
- Sexual health services
- Pediatrics
- Adolescent medicine
- Adult medicine
- Geriatric care
- Mental health services
- Behavioral health therapy
- Psychiatric medication management
- Family planning services
- Immunizations
- Additional information:
- 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.
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Services offered:
Grand Street Settlement - Manhattan Child & Family Center - Essex Street
60 Essex St
(212) 677-6990- Temporarily closed until further notice
- All summer youth programs have been canceled due to funding cuts
- 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 and performing remote check-ins with their students to make sure they’re supported.
Henry Street Settlement - Community Consultation Center
40 Montgomery St
(212) 233-5032- Services offered:
- The Community Consultation Center, a service that meets the mental health needs of area residents, is located at 40 Montgomery Street within the LaGuardia Houses, where the staff speaks English, Chinese and Spanish.
- Center is closed, but still accepting referrals and intakes but over the phone.
- The Community Consultation Center, a service that meets the mental health needs of area residents, is located at 40 Montgomery Street within the LaGuardia Houses, where the staff speaks English, Chinese and Spanish.
- Additional information: for the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Services offered:
Henry Street Settlement - Neighborhood Resource Center
281 E Broadway
(212) 471-2400 x212- The Neighborhood Center will move to the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center at 269 Henry Street on Monday, October 20. Our services are still available remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Please call 212.471.2400.
- 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.
- Available remotely.
- 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.
- If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with getting food delivered, please call the Helpline at 347-493-2787.
- Additionally, they launched the LES Mobile Market in August 2020 with NewYork-Presbyterian; the initiative employs local young people who make bimonthly food deliveries to 200 food insecure families living in public housing on the Lower East Side and connects these families to all Henry Street services.
- Answering calls through a Helpline (347-493-2787) Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM with 20+ 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, senior services, and the Parent Center went remote and have been able to provide substantial services—from counseling to exercise classes—online.
- Jobseekers moved to Zoom for employment programs such as the Job Essentials Training, Jobs Plus Lower East Side, the ATTAIN Computer Lab, and ESOL & HSE classes.
- After-school and evening programs, Expanded Horizons college preparation, summer day camp, and early childhood education all moved to online platforms to stay connected.
NYC Health + Hospitals-Gotham Health - Gouverneur
227 Madison St
(212) 238-7897- Services offered:
- Primary and specialty medical services, 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
- Additional information:
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Services offered:
The Educational Alliance - Manny Cantor Center
197 E Broadway
(646) 395-4280- Services offered:
- Connecting the unemployed with work opportunities and resources
- Providing relief to individuals in cash-related industries that have been affected by COVID-19
- The Manny Cantor Center‘s art school and fitness center are live-streaming dozens of classes to members and a “Virtual 14th Street Y” has been created to keep members connected to programs.
- Additional information:
- The employment services program is connecting those facing unemployment to dozens of resources and work opportunities.
- Providing cash relief to single parents, people who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, and workers in cash-based industries who are now unemployed.
- Full COVID-19 resources page can be found on their website
- Offices closed for in-person visits but calls still accepted
- Services offered:
University Settlement - Early Childhood Center
184 Eldridge St
(212) 453-4584- Services offered: high-quality early childhood programs for low-income parents/working parents, providing children with cutting edge literacy and math curriculums, small classes and multi-lingual teachers.
- Additional information:
- The Early Childhood and After-School programs are closed, as well as the Cornerstone sites
- Meals on Wheels services continue, as well as some meal pick-up and telephone-based assistance to Senior Center members
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Consolidated Edison - Special Assistance Services
4 Irving Pl, Room 9NE
(800) 752-6633- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- For services affected by COVID-19, please visit their website
- Electric company providing financial assistance 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.
- If you or a member of your household use life-support equipment, we need to know so we can reach out in an emergency or power outage. It’s important to let ConEdison know—even if you don't receive a bill from us because electric is included in your rent.
- Log in to My Account and fill out the life-support equipment form.
- Mail or email us your completed registration form and medical certification. Download the life-support equipment form.
- Call ConEd at 1-877-582-6633.
- If you or someone in your household is 62 or older, blind, or has a permanent disability, you can talk to our specially trained representatives about options to pay your bill, government aid programs, and more. It’s free and confidential. Call Senior Direct toll-free at 1-800-404-9097, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- If you’d prefer to get your bill in large type or Braille, please call 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633) to enroll in this free service.
- Hearing-impaired customers who use telephone-teletype equipment (TDD) can make billing and service inquiries through Con Edison’s toll-free TDD service at 1-877-423-4372.
- If you have an emergency, call 911 or us at 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633).
- Also, if you have an appointment with us, please let us know if you or anyone on your premises is quarantined by calling 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633).
- Under the law, if you are a residential customer and contact us to affirm that you experienced a change in financial circumstances as a result of Covid-19 starting on or after March 7, 2020:
- We will not disconnect your service for non-payment before March 31, 2021. That’s 180 days after the end of Governor Cuomo’s State of Emergency, which is set to expire October 4, 2020.
- You will be eligible for a payment agreement or to request a new agreement that requires no down payment, late fees, or penalties.
- Due to the pandemic, we are not turning off residential customers for non-payment now regardless of their financial situation.
HRA Adult Protective Services - Bronx Office
109 E 16th St, 5th Floor
(212) 630-1853- The Adult Protective Services Program (APS) provides services for physically and/or mentally impaired adults. APS works to help at-risk clients live safely in their homes. APS clients can be referred by anyone. Find more information on referrals or make a referral here or call 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. Remote services are still available by calling the listed number.
- Bronx Borough Office: 929-252-8500
INCLUDEnyc - Special Education Parent Center
116 E 16th St, 5th Floor
(212) 677-4650- For the most update to date information, please see COVID-19 Resources
- Offices currently closed
The Center for Independence of the Disabled in NY - Manhattan Office
841 Broadway, Suite 301
(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 clients is virtual through video or phone calls.
- Currently providing food pantry for anyone who is need of food from Monday to Friday from 9:30AM-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 Sq, Suite 3G
(212) 463-0101- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number and check the website.
- Testing, video/phone appointments available.
- Health center offering elderly patients (ages 75+) primary medical care and a house call program for home-bound elderly.
- In-person appointments now available
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.
- Join our 3rd Annual (virtual) Clothesline Project Event October 8, 2020 at noon during Domestic Violence Awareness month. Sign up now at info@bflnyc.org or join Oct. 8 on the Zoom Link
- 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 E 3rd St
(212) 260-0040- Provides community-based services and family support
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center – Walker Street
125 Walker St, 2nd Floor
(212) 226-8866- WIC program temporarily closed.
- Provides high quality and affordable pediatric health care to the underserved
- Open every day, 9:00AM-5:00PM (administration office)
- Pediatrics (every day) and dental (open week days) 10:00-4:00 PM
EAC Network - NYC
60 Lafayette St
(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
- Case management office remains closed
- In response to COVID-19, services provided include:
ADAPT Community Network - Family Reimbursement
80 Maiden Lane - 2nd Floor
(212) 683-6700 x1172AHRC New York City - Family Reimbursement
83 Maiden Ln, 5th Floor
(917) 715-8035- For the most up-to-date COVID information, click here
Hamilton-Madison House - Youth Development Programs & Immigrant and Community Services
50 Madison St
(212) 349-3724 ext 9301- Services offered:
- Fosters the well-being of vulnerable populations including the elderly, children, the ill and disabled, new immigrants and refugees and the unemployed.
- Childcare Services: All programs are providing online early childhood education and family support.
- Senior Services: Senior Centers will discontinue distributing and delivering hot meals to our senior members. Delivery of meals will be done by food vendors contracted by New York City. Our staff will continue to check-in with our senior members on a daily basis to assess their well-being and needs.
- Behavioral Health Services: Services continue to operate remotely providing telehealth services, substance use treatment and prescription management.
- Cultural Enrichment Programs: Music School staff continue to conduct virtual music lessons for participants.
- Additional information: for the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number or visit website
- Services offered:
Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. - Country Day School - Manhattan
156 William St
(212) 281-6531- Services offered: education to students with autism and other disabilities
- Additional information:
- Country day school resuming via remote instruction
- Habilitation participants who reside in group homes are receiving in-person programming at the house Monday-Friday, continuing the programs already in place
- Local medical professionals are assisting families and staff as needed with questions and concerns regarding medications, medical care, and COVID-19.
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
ICD - Institute for Career Development
123 William St, 5th Floor
(212) 585-6000- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Appointments are needed.
- Get updates on services via this website and social media channels.
- Email info@icdnyc.org with questions or concerns.
- In - person services have been restored
Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI)
100 Gold St, Lower Level
(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
(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
- Vision screenings currently on hold. Not seeing patients until October.
- Future applications will be placed on waiting list and will not be approved until services resume.
NYC Department of Finance - SCRIE/DRIE Walk-In Center
66 John St, 3rd Floor
(212) 639-9675- Services offered: Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), IDNYC, Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE). Provides tenants with disabilities (including veterans and seniors) exemption from rent increases via phone/virtual.
- GetFood Program provides food for people effected by the coronavirus.
NYS Commission for the Blind
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 401
(212) 825-5710- Services offered: provides individuals of all ages who are legally blind of visually impaired with rehabilitation and vocational services
- Additional information: facility has been temporarily closed until further notice and staff is working remotely; leave detailed message on voicemail or send an email for help
- 1-800-345-KIDS (5437)
- 1-800-732-5207
Public Health Solutions - Health Insurance Navigator Program - Chinatown
40 Worth St, 5th Floor
(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
- COVID-19 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.
- COVID-19 response: Sending all clients shelf-stable bags
- Twitter Updates
- Invisible Hands Deliver: A program delivering groceries and other essential items to populations vulnerable to COVID-19.
- To request a delivery, use the form online or call (732) 639-1579 to request a delivery via phone
- GoGo: GoGo turns on demand transportation companies like Lyft into services that can be accessed and monitored without a smartphone. You can order take-out food and/or groceries with GoGoGourmet and GoGoGroceries (see below). You may also request special accessibility services through GoGoGrandparent, though you do not have to be a senior (just 18+ years of age).
- Step 1: Register for GoGo by clicking here or by calling 1 (855) 464-6872.
- Step 2: CALL 1 (855) 464-6872 and wait to hear: "Thanks for calling GoGo"
- Step 3:
- PRESS 1 to immediately request a Lyft or Uber to your home.
- PRESS 2 to request a Lyft or Uber to where we dropped you off last.
- PRESS 3, 4 or 5 to request a Lyft or Uber to a custom pick up location (once you're registered please give us a call to set these up).
- PRESS 6 to request a Lyft or Uber with an operator.
- PRESS 0 to speak with an operator about scheduling requests in advance or anything else.
- GoGoGourmet: Meals delivered to the door of your home (855) 754-5328
- GoGoGroceries: Groceries delivered to the door of your home (855) 222-4919
- Meals on Wheels America: Deliver meals to eligible Network of over 5,000 independently run local programs
- Search for participating locations near you here. Requirements and eligibility vary from location to location. Some locations may also provide additional services, including pet food and medical supply delivery services.
- GrowNYC Fresh Food Boxes: seasonal produce well below retail prices
- Visit a Fresh Food Box site near you (see bullets below)
- Pay $14 (or $15 at workplace sites) in cash, credit/debit, EBT/SNAP, or Health Bucks for next week’s share
- Return the following week to pick up your share: 10-15 pounds of fresh, high-quality produce
- All Fresh Food Box sites accept SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks
- SUSPENDED: Hunter College, Brooklyn Army Terminal, 1 Centre Street, and Department of Health.
- OPEN (operating outdoors):
- Lenox Hill Neighborhood House: 70th Street & 1st Avenue, 1st Avenue Entrance
- Project H.O.P.E.: 854 Hunts Point Avenue
- Family Health Center of Harlem: Now operating at East Harlem Health Action Center (below)
- East Harlem Health Action Center: 158 E 115th Street
- Uptown Grand Central: Southwest corner of 125th Street & Park Avenue
- Bed-Stuy Fresh Food Box: 403 Lewis Ave
- No longer accepting new participants; join the waitlist
- See GrowNYC updates here.
- *World Central Kitchen: *Distributing meals in the Bronx, Queens, Harlem, and Brooklyn
- These meals are available to anyone in the area who needs extra support during this uncertain time.
- World Central Kitchen (WCK) distributes thousands of fresh, individually packed, ready to heat at home, grab-and-go meals to local families.
- Meal pickup locations:
- Queens:
- La Jornada, Bland Houses: 12:30PM (Tues,Thurs,Sat)
- 40-25 College Point Blvd, Flushing
- SOMOS: 12:00PM (Mon,Wed,Fri)
- 93-20 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights
- La Jornada, Bland Houses: 12:30PM (Tues,Thurs,Sat)
- Harlem:
- Harlem's National Action Network: 12PM (Mon,Wed,Fri)
- 106 W 145th St
- La Fonda: 11:00AM (Tues,Thurs,Fri)
- 169 E 106th St
- Red Rooster Harlem: 12:00PM (Tues,Wed,Thurs)
- 310 Lenox Ave
- Harlem's National Action Network: 12PM (Mon,Wed,Fri)
- Manhattan:
- La Nueva España: 12PM (Mon,Wed,Thurs)
- 606 W 207th St
- Bowery Mission: 1:00PM (Mon-Sun)
- 227 Bowery
- St. Joseph's House/Catholic Workers Kitchen: 9:30AM (Mon-Sat)
- 36 East 1st St
- La Nueva España: 12PM (Mon,Wed,Thurs)
- The Bronx:
- Beatstro: 11:30AM (Tues, Fri)
- 135 Alexander Ave
- Beatstro: 11:30AM (Tues, Fri)
- Brooklyn:
- Brownsville Community Culinary Center: 12PM (Thurs)
- 69 Belmont Ave
- Cornerstone Baptist Church: 12 PM (Tues,Thurs,Sat)
- 574 Madison St
- Brownsville Community Culinary Center: 12PM (Thurs)
- Queens:
- Free farmers markets:
- Bronx:
- Tuesday, 12PM - Bronx Beastro, 135 Alexander Ave
- Brooklyn:
- Monday, 10:30AM - 1404 Brooklyn Ave
- Wednesday, 9:30AM - 1016 Nostrand Ave
- Saturday, 9AM - 296 Menahan St
- Saturday, 10:30AM - Coney Island Sea Park North, 2828 W 28th St
- Saturday, 12:30PM - Canarsie Breukelen Houses, 254 Stanley Ave
- Manhattan:
- Thursday, 1PM - Lower East Side Girls Club, 402 E 8th St
- Tuesday, 12PM - Red Rooster, 310 Malcom X Blvd
- Thursday, 11:00AM - La Fonda, 169 E 106th St
- Thursday, 12PM - SOMOS Washington Heights, 606 W 207th St
- Thursday, 12PM - National Action Network, 106 W 145th St
- Queens:
- Monday, 12PM - SOMOS Jackson Heights, 93-20 Roosevelt Ave
- Wednesday, 12:30PM - Office of Cataline Cruz, 41-40 Junction Blvd
- Friday, 9AM - Woodbine Food Pantry, 1882 Woodbine St
- Friday, 11:30AM - Love Wins Food Pantry, 78-11 Roosevelt Ave
- Bronx:
- Mutual Aid Groups:** **Click here to find the closest mutual aid group to you:
- Request help online or call the Mutual Aid NYC Hotline
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): programs in which individuals buy into a farm by purchasing a share and in turn, the individual receives a selection of fresh produce throughout the season
- Stapleton/St. George (open to Staten Island):
- Staten Island CSA, http://statenislandcsa.org/, Christ Church New Brighton, 76 Franklin Ave., 10301. 24 weeks of fresh organic vegetables. Separate egg and fruit shares available. (917) 734-3746
- Snug Harbor Heritage Farm CSA, https://snug-harbor.org/csa/, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301. (718) 425-3504. Sold out for 2020.
- Rabbits Garden Farm, https://www.rabbitsgardenfarm.com/csa-how-it-works, 7 Navy Pier Court, Staten Island, NY 10304
- Go! Healthy Food Boxes, https://www.childrensaidnyc.org/programs/gohealthy. Goodhue Center, 304 Prospect Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301.Payment is weekly; pay what you can with no minimum payment and no questions asked.
- Tottenville/Great Kills (open to entire Island):
- Great Kills CSA, Christ Lutheran Church, 121 Cleveland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10308. 24 weeks of fresh organic vegetables. Separate egg and fruit shares available. [email protected] or (718) 887-1854
- Stapleton/St. George (open to Staten Island):
- GrowNYC Farmers Markets and Youthmarkets: offering seasonal, fresh produce, for New York City residents. Locate a market near you here; most accept EBT/SNAP and Health Bucks
- Deemed essential businesses, GrowNYC reconfigured 80+ food access sites to keep them open and safe for shoppers, producers, and staff.
- Working with community partners to deliver free Fresh Food Boxes to low income New Yorkers who are undocumented, unemployed, or struggling in high need neighborhoods.
- Building out distance learning resources to continue to support educators and the general public as learning spaces move remote.
- Many Greenmarket producers are offering a variety of ways to purchase their products, from allowing customers to pre-order and pick up at a market, to direct home delivery and shipping products from their online stores. All of that information is available in one place at GrowNYC Greenmarket Alternative Sales Directory 2020.
- See GrowNYC updates here.
- Common Pantry: Providing takeaway meals for hot breakfast and dinner programs
- 8 East 109th Street, East Harlem
- Monday-Friday at 2:30PM, hot meals
- Saturday-Sunday at 4-5PM, Brown Bag lunches
- 1290 Hoe Avenue, Bronx
- Thursday and Friday at 10AM-2PM
- Saturday at 10AM-2PM
- For additional questions about services contact NYCPServices@nycommonpantry.org
- 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. Becaus’e 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 St, 4th Floor
(646) 588-2646- Please call listed phone number to sign up for WIC.
- Currently accepting new clients. New clients can pick up card in person or have it mailed to them.
- Services offered mainly by phone, walk-ins accepted.
- Office Hours:
- Monday - Friday: 9:00AM-5:00PM
NYC Health + Hospitals | Gotham Health – Gouverneur – WIC Program
227 Madison St, Floor 3, Room 3002
(212) 238-7145- Offering services remotely only.
- New clients can sign up over the phone and have their card mailed to them or can pick up.
- Farmers market check can be picked up or mailed.
- Office hours: 08:30AM-04:30PM
Ryan Health WIC Program
279 E 3rd St
(212) 477-8846- Offering remote services. Walk-ins accepted.
- New clients accepted and must come in to pick up E-WIC card.
- Office hours: Mo-Fr 09:00AM-05:00PM
East Side WIC Program – Chinatown
210 Canal St, Room 610
(212) 274-9655- Services offered on the phone and in person by appointment.
- New clients can sign up remotely and pick-up the card in person.
- Languages offered: English, Cantonese.
- Mo - Fr: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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