Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guides / General / March 26, 2020

Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Mott Haven/Melrose

UPDATED EVERY 7 DAYS

LAST UPDATE: April 3, 2020

THESE RESOURCE GUIDES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES TO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] RIGHT AWAY. THANK YOU!

 

Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Mott Haven/Melrose

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 Mott Haven/Melrose as well. If you have family, friends or co-workers in other neighborhoods, please refer to our website where we will publish additional reports. Please always call the listed organizations before visiting to get the latest information about their services, as many are changing daily. The Center will update guides frequently to provide the most up-to-date information possible.

If you or someone you know has additional questions or is facing hunger or food insecurity please contact us at [email protected] or call the following organizations:

  • Emergency Food Hotline: 866-888-8777
  • Shelter or Temporary Housing Assistance: 3-1-1
  • City Council District 8 Diana Ayala’s Office: 347-297-4922
  • City Council District 17 Rafael Salamanca Jr.’s Office: 718-402-6130

Department of Education Meal Hubs (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

  • To ensure every New York City resident can access nutritious meals, the Department of Education’s Meal Hubs have expanded service to include all children and adults across the five boroughs starting on Friday, April 3.
  • Sites will be serving grab-and-go meal service for adults and children and no adult will be turned away. 
  • No registration or identification required.
  • Meal hubs will operate from 7:30am-11:30am for children and families and 11:30 am- 1:30pm for adults.
    • No one will be turned away at any time
    • All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time.
    • Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites.
  • Parents/guardians CAN pick up meals without their children present
  • Please check the DOE website (1) for updates and search for Free Meals at the select public school buildings here or text “NYCFOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877. 

Meal Distribution Sites (3 Meals/Day) (Grab-and-Go)

Meal Hubs in Mott Haven/Melrose (2)

Zip Codes 10451, 10454, 10455, 10456

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

  • Senior centers are closed throughout NYC, but are still offering certain services.
  • Starting March 30, all Department For The Aging (DFTA) funded Senior Centers transitioned away from grab-and-go and are now providing meals through a centralized Meal Delivery program
    • Seniors WHO ARE ALREADY REGISTERED WITH A SENIOR CENTER will receive a 5 meal package once per week and will be notified of their delivery via phone call.
    • Seniors (homebound or not) can email [email protected] or call Aging Connect at 212-Aging-NYC (212-244-6469) or 311 to set up directly delivered meals
    • Homebound seniors can also sign up for home-delivered meals by clicking on the name of a DFTA-funded case management agency here and calling the listed phone number
  • Meal Delivery (see local list below for meal delivery providers) 
    • Meal delivery services work on a case-by-case basis and may offer breakfast, lunch and/or dinner depending on the case.
    • Citymeals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors meeting the following criteria:
      • Must be 60 years of age or older
      • Must be unable to prepare nutritious meals or have no one to do so for you
      • Must be able to live safely at home if services are provided to you
      • Must be physically or mentally incapacitated and in need of some assistance
      • Even if you receive home care or Medicaid, you are still eligible to get meals if the home care worker cannot prepare a meal to fit your dietary or religious restrictions, or if he or she is designated to assist only with other tasks.
      • Click this link and enter your zip code at the bottom of the page to sign up, or call the organization at 212-687-1234.
    • PLEASE SCROLL DOWN to the section “Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets” FOR MORE MEAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

Home Delivered Meal Providers for Seniors in Mott Haven/Melrose

Zip Codes 10451, 10454, 10455, 10456

Special Supermarket Shopping Hours for Seniors Only

  • Big Lots
    • First shopping hour is reserved for senior citizens and at-risk individuals.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Big Lots
  •  Costco
    • 8 am to 9 am on Tuesday and Thursday for members 60 and older
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Costco
  •  Dollar General
    • Stores open 1 hour early for seniors only.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Dollar General
  • Fairway Market
    • 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. open to those 65 and older, those with increased susceptibility to serious illness, and expecting mothers
    • See Store Finder Here for nearest Fairway Market
  • Stop and Shop
    • 6:00 am – 7:30 am is reserved for senior customers.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Stop and Shop
  • Target
    • First shopping hour on Wednesday morning is reserved for seniors and those with underlying health conditions.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Target
  • Trader Joe’s
    • 9 am to 10 am, a special line for senior customers outside the store to ensure expedited service.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Trader Joe’s
  • Whole Foods
    • Stores open 1 hour early for seniors only
    • See Store Finder Here for special senior hours at your closest Whole Foods.

 

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

*The lists below include all retail food stores with the zip code(s) 10451, 10454, 10455, 10456 from data.ny.gov (4) that have searchable store names, addresses, and phone numbers via a comprehensive search of government resources and search engines, as of March 18, 2020. 

  • For delivery services such as Instacart, FreshDirect, GrubHub, Shipt, Seamless, Yelp, Peapod and UberEats, an email address and credit card is required for registration. 
  • The listed apps do not accept SNAP (EBT) payments for delivery, but many retailers do IN-STORE.
  • The listed apps do not accept SNAP (EBT) payments for delivery, but many retailers do IN-STORE.
  • Delivery fees range from around $0.99 to $10, but most fees are waived if you spend over $10 or $15 in the app (for independent grocers, this may be higher)
  • Many delivery services are flooded and there may be extra long wait times, unavailable products and/or no delivery possible.
  • The citywide shutdown of all non-essential businesses in NYC should not impact opening hours of supermarkets, groceries, delis or other retail food stores.

The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center has called and confirmed that these stores are still open. However, please call stores before visiting as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to coronavirus.

10451

  • 7 Eleven: 577 Grand Concourse Ave, (718) 665-3000
    • Delivery available 24/7 through the 7NOW app (should arrive within 30 minutes). Use code 711TREAT for $7 off your first order.
    • Delivery radius: 1.5 miles. The app has many locations if you are outside of the radius of one in particular.
    • Minimum purchase? Orders below $15 have a fee of $1.99
    • SNAP/WIC: Not yet
  • C Town: 2733 3rd Ave, (718) 585-8200
    • Delivery available by calling the listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: 6-7 blocks
    • Minimum purchase: $75 dollars
    • Additional fees: None, if $75 spent, no delivery fee
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • C Town: 3220 Third Ave, (718) 993-8623
    • Delivery available by calling the listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: 6-7 blocks
    • Minimum purchase: $75 dollars
    • Additional fees: None, if $75 spent, no delivery fee
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Feel Good Pharmacy: 3058 3rd Ave, (347) 918-9000
    • Delivery available by calling the listed phone number; priority given to seniors
    • Delivery radius: 5 miles
    • Minimum purchase: None
    • WIC/SNAP:  Yes
  • Food Bazaar: 445 East 163rd Street, (718) 841-6155
    • Do they offer delivery, and how? Yes, through Instacart.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10 minimum purchase. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • WIC/SNAP: Instacart does not accept benefits.
    • Special hours: 7a.m – 8a.m seniors
  • Foodtown of Third Avenue: 3100 3rd Ave, (718) 585-4004
    • Delivery available through Instacart or select locations of Foodtown on the Go.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • SNAP/WIC: Instacart does NOT accept SNAP/WIC, but Foodtown does IN-STORE ONLY.
  • Key Food Market: 760 Melrose Avenue, (718) 292-5549
    • Delivery available through Instacart.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • SNAP/WIC: Instacart does NOT accept SNAP/WIC, but Key Food does IN-STORE only.
  • La Campina Deli Grocery: 802 Melrose Ave, (718) 450-8120
    • Delivery available by calling the listed number
    • Minimum purchase: $10
    • Delivery fees: None, free of charge
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • La Finquita Fruit Market: 602 Courtlandt Ave, (718) 402-9441
    • Delivery can be arranged ONLY if necessary by calling the listed number
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • La Colonia Food: 594 Morris Ave, (718) 665-1289
    • Delivery available by calling the listed number
    • Minimum purchase: $10 depending on delivery amount/distance variable
    • *Last delivery 8pm
    • WIC/SNAP:  No
  • Nadal 3 Deli Convenience: 888a Grand Concourse, (718) 401-6666
    • Delivery available by calling the listed number
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks
    • Minimum purchase: $7
    • WIC/SNAP: No
  • Target: 700 Exterior St, (718) 401-5651
    • 1st hour of shopping each Wednesday to support more vulnerable populations
    • CVS Pharmacy is located within this Target
    • Delivery available 24/7 through Shipt
    • Delivery radius: See the coverage map here.
    • Minimum purchase: No minimum purchase
    • Additional fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes, but NOT for delivery. In-store ONLY.

10454

  • Pioneer Supermarkets: 256 St. Ann’s Ave, (718) 665-0140
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: Within walking distance from the store.
    • Minimum purchase? $50 minimum purchase.
    • Fee? $5 delivery fee
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes, but does NOT apply to $5 delivery fee.
  • Pioneer Supermarkets: 250 Willis Ave, (718) 585-7416
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: Within walking distance from the store.
    • Minimum purchase? $50 minimum purchase.
    • Fee? $5 delivery fee
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes, but does NOT apply to $5 delivery fee.

10455

  • ALDI: 3006 Third Ave, (855) 955-2534
    • Delivery available through Instacart.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10 minimum purchase. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • SNAP/WIC: Instacart does NOT accept benefits. Aldi accepts SNAP (EBT) IN-STORE but does NOT accept WIC.
  • Super Pioneer Supermarket: 616 Melrose Ave, (718) 292-2735
    • Delivery available by calling listed phone number.
    • Delivery radius: Within walking distance from the store.
    • Minimum purchase? $50 minimum purchase.
    • Fee? $5 delivery fee
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes, but does NOT apply to $5 delivery fee.

10456

  • Associated Supermarket: 206 E 167th St, (718) 681-9672
    • Delivery available through their website OR by calling listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code
    • Minimum purchase: $10
    • Additional fees: $0
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes
  • Associated Supermarket: 3470 3rd Ave, (347) 590-9420
    • Delivery available through their website OR by calling listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code
    • Minimum purchase: $10
    • Additional fees: $0
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes
  • Associated Supermarket: 724 E 161st St, (718) 292-1718
    • Delivery available through their website OR by calling listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code
    • Minimum purchase: $10
    • Additional fees: $0
    • SNAP/WIC: Yes
  • CTown: 1040 Sherman Ave, (718) 992-0708
    • Delivery available by calling the listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: 6-7 blocks
    • Minimum purchase: $75 dollars
    • Additional fees: None, if $75 spent, no delivery fee
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • CTown: 3690 Third Avenue, (718) 681-6691
    • Delivery available by calling the listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: 6-7 blocks
    • Minimum purchase: $75 dollars
    • Additional fees: None, if $75 spent, no delivery fee
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • CTown: 630 E 169th St, (718) 861-4750
    • Delivery available by calling the listed phone number
    • Delivery radius: 6-7 blocks
    • Minimum purchase: $75 dollars
    • Additional fees: None, if $75 spent, no delivery fee
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Food Bazaar: 535 E 170th St
    • Do they offer delivery, and how? Yes, through Instacart.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10 minimum purchase. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • WIC/SNAP: Instacart does not accept benefits.
  • Key Food Fresh: 256 E 167th St, (718) 538-2219
    • Delivery available through Instacart.
    • Delivery radius: Within your zip code – try other store locations with Instacart if necessary
    • Minimum purchase: $10. Get free delivery for 2 weeks with Instacart Express (can cancel before $99 annual charge).
    • SNAP/WIC: Instacart does NOT accept SNAP/WIC, but Key Food does IN-STORE only.

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

*The lists below include all retail food stores with the zip code(s) 10451, 10454, 10455, 10456 from data.ny.gov (4) that have searchable store names, addresses, and phone numbers via a comprehensive search of government resources and search engines, as of March 18, 2020. 

The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center has called and confirmed that these stores are still open. However, please call stores before visiting as their services (take-out, delivery, benefits such as SNAP) may be changing frequently due to coronavirus.

10451

  • 153 Deli Grocery: 153 East 149th Street, (347) 862-6955
    • Pick-up only
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • 156 Food Market: 760 Grand Concourse, (718) 993-3619
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Morris 99 Cents Plus: 562 Morris Ave, (718) 402-3345
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • 630 Deli Grocery Corp: 630 Walton Ave, (718) 402-3345
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • 740 Gerard Mini Market: 740 Gerard Ave, (718) 401-2939
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • 846 Grocery Corporation: 846 Gerard Ave, (718) 450-3770
    • WIC/SNAP: No
    • Hours not fixed
  • A&C Gourmet: 337 E 146th St
  • Best & Tasty Deli Grocery: 260 E 143rd St
  • BJ’s Wholesale Club: 610 Exterior St, (718) 292-5410
  • Bravo Supermarket: 640 Courtlandt Ave
  • Brea Deli Grocery: 656 Courtlandt Ave (A F Deli Grocery on Google results), (718) 292-1757
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Concourse Gourmet: 845 Concourse Village West
  • Court Side Deli: 906 Morris Ave, (646) 330-6111
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Court Side Deli II: 909 Sherman Ave, (718) 588-0598
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Defenders Gourmet Deli: 386 East 161st St, (718) 742-0040
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Dollar Discount & Party: 700 Exterior St  (718) 665-0527
    • WIC/SNAP: No
  • Dollar Tree: 250 E 144th St,
  • Elvis Deli: 430 Grand Concourse,
  • Fine Fare: 675 Morris Ave
  • Finest Deli: 3103 3rd Ave, (718) 618-7087
    • WIC/SNAP:  Yes
  • Food Bazaar: 238 E 161st St, (718) 538-3720
    • WIC/SNAP:  Yes
  • Fresa Deli & Cakes: 718 Courtlandt Ave
  • Frias Deli Food: 588 Morris Ave, (347) 590-1114
    • Delivery: minimum $10, 3 blocks
    • WIC/SNAP:  Yes
  • Gold Coast Supermarket: 381 Canal Pl, (718) 292-5302
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Grand Concourse Petroleum: 350 Grand Concourse, (718) 401-0830
    • WIC/SNAP:  No
  • Happy Deli: 201 East 163rd St
  • Healthcare Pharmacy: 567 Courtlandt Ave, (718) 585-1117
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Katelyn Food Center: 3201 Park Ave, (718) 992-0730
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Kim’s Fish Market: 555 Morris Ave, (718) 665-5477
    • WIC/SNAP:  Yes
  • Krazy Dollar: 406 E 161st St, (718) 401-0700
    • WIC/SNAP:  No
  • La Liga Deli Food: 350 East 149th Street
  • La Placita Fruit And Deli: 777 Elton Ave, (718) 450-8623
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Lela Deli & Grocery: 911 Melrose Ave
  • Lincoln Deli & Grocery: 522 Morris Ave, (718) 665-5572
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Mateo Deli Grocery 2: 655 Courtlandt Avenue, (718) 684-6264
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Morris Gourmet Deli/Krispy Krunchy Chicken: 675 Morris Ave, (718) 450-8355
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • New Stadium Gourmet Deli: 56 E 161st St, (718) 292-9122
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Pit Stop Convenience Store: 920 Teller Ave
  • R&C Deli Grocery: 917 Sheridan Avenue, (718) 681-3509
    • Delivery: minimum $10, 5 blocks
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • San Jose Tulcingo Deli: 109 East 153rd Street, (917) 631-9253
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Urena Grocery: 759 Gerard Ave (718) 993-5727
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Walgreens: 244 E 161st St, (718) 410-5950
    • Hours: 9a.m.-9p.m.
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Walgreens: 666 Courtlandt Ave, (718) 292-1856
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Walton Ave Deli: 143 E Walton Ave, (347) 726-2206
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Western Beef Supermarket: 301 Morris Ave, (718) 402-7500
    • Hours: 6a.m. – 7:30a.m. seniors
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes

10454

  • 138 Deli Grocery: 651 E 138th St, (347) 726-3025
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • 224 Deli Grocery: 137 Willis Avenue,
  • 325 Cypress Grocery: 325 Cypress Avenue, (718) 993-6202
    • Delivery: pending employee availability
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • 672 E 138th St Food Corporation: 672 E 138th St, (718) 401-8998
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Ali Gourmet Deli: 320 Beekman Ave
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Amigo 99: 400 E 141st St, (718) 292-3722
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • B&A Gourmet Deli: 217 Brook Ave
  • Baitoa Deli Grocery: 217 St. Ann’s Ave, (917) 259-7079
    • Delivery: $5, few block radius
    • WIC/SNAP: No
  • Bargain Team: 216 Willis Ave, (718) 292-1568
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Borinquen Supermarket: 436 Brook Ave, (718) 402-8600
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Brito Deli Grocery: 309 Crimmins Ave, (347) 284-5605
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes – Only for cold food; not accepted for hot food
  • Brooklyn Brands: 828 E 144th Street, (718) 491-2900
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Brother’s Meat Market: 522 E 138th St, (718) 993-8684
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Burgos Deli Grocery: 2634 3rd Avenue
  • C&L 99 Cents Nyc: 375 E 138th St, (718) 993-3535
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • California Deli Grocery: 497 E 138th Street
  • Candy & Grocery Shop: 548 E 138th St
  • Crismeli Grocery: 297 E 140th St
  • CTown Supermarket: 228 Brook Ave
  • Cypress Gourmet Deli: 268 Cypress Avenue, (929) 263-1220
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • DC Villanueva: 237 Willis Ave, (347) 498-1382
    • WIC/SNAP: No
  • De La Cruz Deli: 694 E 141st St, (718) 292-3750
    • WIC/SNAP: No
  • Deli & Grocery: 182 Willis Avenue
  • De Los Milagros Grocery: 249 Willis Ave, (347) 271-3990
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Dollar Tree: 600 138th St, (718) 838-7787
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Doubi Grocery: 317 Alexander Ave, (347) 597-4877
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Eat Better Deli and Grill: 527 E 137th St, (347) 270-2323
    • Delivery: Minimum $15, 5-8 blocks
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • El Ranchito 2: 456 E 138th St, (718) 402-1166
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Esra Grocery Corp: 351 E 138th St
  • Express Deli Grocery: 567 E 139th St, (347) 963-9575
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Family Meat Market: 281 St Anns Ave
  • Famous Deli & Grocery: 706 E 138th St, (718) 292-5752
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Favorite Deli: 545 E 137th Street
  • Felix Deli Grocery Corp: 354 Brook Avenue
  • Fire House Deli: 2690 3rd Ave, (718) 993-2335
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • First Deli: 333 E 138th St
  • Fish Market: 219 St. Ann’s Ave, (718) 292-3861
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Grand Stop Grocery: 713 E 138th St, (718) 993-9399
  • Hagar Deli: 2614 3rd Ave, (347) 577-1649
    • Delivery: Occasional; pending staff
    • Additional delivery via: Doordash, Postmates, Ubereats
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Hajjie Deli Grocery: 543 E 137th St (543 Deli Grocery on Google results)
  • Jose Rubio Deli Grocery: 221 St Ann’s Ave, (718) 993-1406
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • La Charrita Deli Grocery: 416 Willis Ave, (347) 270-1500
    • Delivery: Last delivery until 7:30p.m. Minimum $10, 5-8 blocks range
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • La Frontera Mexicana Deli: 497 E 138th Street, (718) 684-1418
    • Delivery: Minimum $20, 7-10 blocks
    • WIC/SNAP: No
  • La Merced Mexicana: 353 E 138th St,
  • La Tienda Deli Grocery: 502 E 138th Street
  • La Victoria Grocery: 662 E 141st St, (718) 993-4193
    • WIC/SNAP: No
  • Lb Juice & Beyond: 2592 3rd Ave
  • Lili Deli Grocery & Meat Market: 486 E 138th Street
  • Los Hermanitos Deli & Grocery: 297 Brook Ave
  • Manuel Deli Grocery: 625 E 137th St, (718) 292-7279
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Mexican Grocery Don Jose: 216 St Anns Ave, (718) 292-3049
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Mexicans Grocery Santa Cruz: 245 Willis Ave
  • Mi Mexico Fruit Grocery: 530 E 138th St, Store 1
  • Mi Pueblo Mexican Deli: 245 Brook Ave, (718) 585-1564
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • MK African American Market: 368 Willis Ave, (347) 918-9439
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • PX Deli Inc: 2628 3rd Ave
  • Rite Aid Pharmacy: 537-539 E 138th St, (718) 402-5550
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Sagal Meat Market: 514 E 134th St, (917) 962-9100
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Seafood Plaza: 223 St. Ann’s Ave, (718) 665-9731
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • St Ann’s Grocery: 280 St Ann’s Ave
  • Tejeda Deli Grocery: 595 E 141st St, (646) 500-3028
    • WIC/SNAP: No
  • Valencia Bakery: 499 E 138th St, (718) 585-7062
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Willis Deli & Grocery: 362 Willis Ave
  • Yun’s Market: 349 E 138th St, (718) 665-3498

 

10455

  • 10 Days Grocery: 459 Brook Ave, (718) 993-078
  • 24 Hours Deli Grocery Store: 726 E 152nd Street, (718) 665-0288
    • WIC/SNAP: No
  • 543 North Deli: 543 Southern Blvd (149st DELI on Google results), (718) 742-5732
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • A&A Grocery: 820 E 149th St
  • Amar Deli: 487 Brook Ave, (917) 962-9450
    • Opening NOT verified by phone
  • Anthony’s Mini Market: 740 St Anns Ave, (718) 585-3690
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes
  • Brotherhood Gourmet Deli: 703 Southern Blvd, (347) 862-3043
    • WIC/SNAP: Yes

 

The stores below have NOT been called as of March 26, 2020. Please call to ask about delivery or special servicies.

  • Clamont Top Deli: 729 Westchester Ave, (718) 328-4260
  • Congress Pharmacy: 542 Southern Blvd, (718) 665-6771
  • Cooper’s Bakery: 520 E 149th St., (929) 436-6924
  • CTown: 564 Southern Blvd, (718) 665-0714
  • Daru Salam Food & Meat Market: 669 Elton Ave, (646) 248-9553
  • Day & Night Deli Grocery: 1017 Leggett Ave
  • Deli Grocery El Fogon: 362 E 146th St, (718) 679-1319
  • Dervin Grocery: 481 Wales Ave, (347) 590-1013
  • DJM Deli & Grocery: 456 E 149th St, (718) 402-1500
  • Downtown Bronx Market & Deli: 622 Melrose Ave, (718) 708-6565
  • El Atoradero: 800 E 149th Street, (718) 292-7949
  • El Bodegon Deli Grocery: 663 Melrose Ave, (718) 585-7075
  • El Valle Market & Deli: 796 Southern Blvd, (718) 861-7846
  • Fayez Express Deli: 461 Willis Ave, (718) 292-9614
  • Fine Fare Supermarket: 459 East 149th Street, (718) 993-2400
  • Fresh Fish Market: 658 Westchester Ave, (718) 665-7389
  • Gamey Deli Grocery: 651 Elton Ave, (718) 292-1714
  • Garden Express Deli Grocery: 728 E 149th Street, (347) 963-9575
  • Golden Apple Tree Supermarket: 745 Westchester Ave
  • Gonzales Grocery: 520-522 Brook Ave
  • Ivy Juice Bar and Deli: 800 E 149th Street
  • J&W Food Center: 678 Fox St, (718) 292-4839
  • Jay Fish Market: 422 Westchester Ave, (718) 665-9767
  • Josmar Minimarket: 775 E 149th St,  (718) 585-1112
  • Kings Grill & Grocery: 585 Southern Blvd, (347) 271-8800
  • Longwood Fish Market: 838 Westchester Ave, (718) 620-8850
  • Los Hermanos Meat & Grocery: 501b Jackson Ave, (718) 292-8494
  • Los Muchachos Grocery: 756 Union Ave, (718) 617-8064
  • Magic Way Deli: 643 Tinton Ave, (347) 577-5999
  • Matacana Deli & Grocery: 911 E 156th St
  • Met Foodmarkets: 649 Jackson Ave, (718) 402-2222
  • Mi Pueblito Zumpango: 615 Melrose Ave Store #2
  • Mitienda Deli Grocery: 424 E 149th St, (347) 597-7898
  • New York Deli: 639-641 Southern Blvd, (718) 292-0868
  • Nightlife Gourmet Deli Two: 2810 E 3rd Ave #B
  • Oscar Deli Grocery: 750 E 149th St, (718) 993-3235
  • PouKou Halal Food: 585 Tinton Ave, Store #1, (718) 450-8921
  • Real Supermarket: 795 Prospect Ave, (347) 590-1747
  • Rodriguez Ramon Grocery: 753 Fox St, (718) 893-3195
  • Romero Fruit Market: 835 E 152nd St  Store 4, (347) 862-7073
  • Ruffy Productos Mexicanos: 524b Brook Ave, (718) 665-7834
  • Saar Deli Grocery: 824 E 149th St, Store #7, (347) 271-6023
  • Sanchez Family Deli Grocery: 703 Prospect Ave, (718) 993-2543
  • Tareeq’s Deli: 656 Westchester Ave
  • The Butcher’s Choice: 427 E 149th St, (718) 665-5556
  • Vasquez Deli Grocery: 732 Melrose Ave, (718) 585-0459
  • Walgreens: 3012 3rd Ave, (718) 665-6506

10456

  • 1145 Grocery Corporation: 1145 Clay Ave, (718) 293-0020
  • 1278 Felix Grocery Inc: 1278 Grand Concourse, (718) 293-3310
  • 1365 Grocery Corporation: 1365 Findlay Avenue, 718) 293-6934
  • 1390 Deli Grocery: 1390 Boston Rd
  • 1404 Fulton Deli & Grocery Corporation: 1408 Fulton Ave, (718) 861-9485
  • 167th St. Pharmacy: 1150 Webster Avenue, (718) 975-0142
  • 358 Famous Deli: 1224-1226 Morris Avenue
  • 635 Gourmet Deli: 635 E 169th St, (718) 860-2920
  • Abreus Grocery: 773a E 169th St, (718) 328-2926
  • Adum African Market: 261 East 167th Street, (718) 681-7065
  • Antillana 167 Fruits & Vegetables: 212 E 167th St, (718) 618-7905
  • Baez Deli Grocery: 751 Home Street, (718) 542-4517
  • Baraka African Market: 1345 Webster Ave, (718) 450-8030
  • Best Hood Deli 1: 839 Trinity Avenue
  • Blessings International Foods Supermarket: 938 Morris Ave, (917) 801-1010
  • Bravo Supermarkets: 210 E 170th St, (718) 293-0896
  • Cacheo Food: 1011 Sheridan Ave, (347) 270-5359
  • Clamont Deli Grocery: 1439 Webster Ave, (718) 293-2918
  • Compare Foods Supermarket: 1091 Boston Rd, (347) 787-0952
  • Concourse Deli Grocery: 1266 Grand Concourse, (718) 588-0744
  • Danbako Halal Meat Market: 1387 Boston Rd, (718) 991-7898
  • De Las Nueces Grocery: 205 East 167th Street, (718) 293-3432
  • Deli Grocery: 1400 Grand Concourse, (862) 334-3685
  • Discount Outlet: 940 Morris Ave, (718) 293-0022
  • Express Mini Market: 980 Morris Avenue, (610) 559-1100
  • Family First Fish & Chips/Juice Bar: 1151 Boston Road, (718) 684-6224
  • Findlay Grocery Corporation: 1365 Findlay Avenue, (718) 293-7954
  • Forest Deli Grocery: 751 Forest Av, (718) 292-5068
  • Franklin Gourmet Deli: 621 E 169th St, (718) 893-1625
  • Fulton Deli: 1225 Fulton Avenue, (718) 590-5324
  • G&G Deli Grocery: 3429 Third Avenue
  • G&J Deli Grocery: 1405 Webster Ave, (718) 992-0018
  • Good Guy Meat Market: 187 E 167th St
  • Grand Fish Market: 214 E 167th Street, (718) 681-9756
  • Green Earth Grocery Store: 1420 Grand Concourse
  • J&I Grocery Corporation: 1331 Webster Ave, (718) 992-8838
  • J&L Fish Market: 37-06 3rd Ave #9, (718) 293-9777
  • Jacob Deli Grocery: 1275 Webster Ave, (917) 801-2523
  • Jamaica Gourmet Deli: 1205 College Ave, (929) 259-9237
  • J-Ben Super Deli Grocery: 1292 Washington Avenue, (718) 818-7646
  • JCJ Supermarket Corporation: 735 E 166th St, (718) 861-5248
  • Julie Grocery: 1309 Clinton Ave, (718) 589-5063
  • Kadija Supermarket: 1034 Morris Ave, (718) 450-3077
  • King 3rd Deli: 3251 3rd Ave, (347) 431-1446
  • La Familia Deli Market: 281 East 170th St, (347) 591-4961
  • La Potencia Deli Grocery Store: 320 E 167th Street, (347) 590-3391
  • Laysha Deli Grocery: 1247 Webster Ave
  • Lebanon Deli Grocery: 638 E 169th St #9, (718) 542-6288
  • LW African Market: 3394 3rd Ave, (347) 425-8324
  • M&G Food: 391 E 167th St, (718) 681-7970
  • Madina Trading: 270 E 165th Street, (929) 263-1450
  • Malata African Market: 185 Mcclellan St, (718) 538-7489
  • Market Deli Grocery: 1229 Franklin Ave, (718) 588-0923
  • Masjid Wahab Store: 248 E 169th St, (718) 293-1932
  • Maulin Deli Grocery: 1291 Clay Ave, (718) 537-7977
  • Met Fresh Supermarket: 1188 Webster Ave, (718) 588-2600
  • Mr Grill Deli Grocery: 1431 Prospect Ave, (347) 577-1553
  • New Bronx Halal Meat Market: 3387 Third Ave, (718) 993-2549
  • Pamela Green Deli: 1086 Boston Road, (718) 618-7448
  • Pamelas Green Deli: 785 East 163rd Street, (347) 726-4076
  • Rodriguez Productos Mexicanos: 190 E 166th St, (347) 726-6258
  • Rokia African Market: 209 E 165th St, (718) 293-2530
  • Royal Group Market: 294 East 166th St, (347) 849-3802
  • Scorpion Deli Grocery: 1374 Sheridan Ave, (718) 590-0361
  • Sheridan Deli & Grocery: 1296 Sheridan Ave, (929) 369-3321
  • Shop Fair: 306 E 170th St, (718) 538-1080
  • Star Deli Grocery: 188 E 167th St, Store #2, (718) 410-8124
  • Super Deli 24 Corporation: 1393 Webster Ave, (347) 240-0820
  • Taqueria Rodriguez 2: 1152 Sheridan Avenue, (347) 862-2289
  • Tejedas Grocery Store: 271 E 166th St, (718) 537-3661
  • The Concourse Deli: 200 E 170 Street, (718) 681-0958
  • Twin Deli Grocery: 199 E 165th Street, (718) 588-1848
  • Urena Meat Market & Deli: 1212 Grant Ave, (718) 992-3950
  • Valerio & Sons Deli Grocery: 1382 Crotona Avenue, (718) 537-6568
  • Webster Gourmet Deli: 1225 Webster Ave
  • Webster Meat Farm: 1170 Webster Ave, (718) 992-2040
  • Znn Deli Grocery: 3433 3rd Ave, (718) 600-1730

 

Mott Haven/Melrose Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens (5,6)

The NYC Food Policy Center will be continuously calling to confirm that these food pantries and soup kitchens are still open. However, please call stores before visiting to see if their hours or services have changed as a result of coronavirus.

MOTT HAVEN

  • Abraham House: 340 Willis Avenue
    • Food Pantry: Saturday 6:30-7 a.m.
    • Soup Kitchen: Saturday 5-6 p.m.
    • (718) 292-9321
    • Unable to reach by phone, please try calling before visiting
  • Abundant Life Tabernacle: 2692 3rd Avenue
    • Food Pantry: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    • (718) 292-8734
  • Door of Salvation Ministries: 460 East 134th Street
    • Food Pantry: Wednesday and Saturday 12-2 p.m.
    • (718) 993-5532
  • Missionaries of Charity: 344 East 146th Street
    • Soup Kitchen: 9:30 a.m. brunch every day except Friday
  • The Momentum Project: 226 East 144th Street
    • Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Saturday/Sunday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
    • (718) 292-7718
    • * To-go hot meals and pantry bag only on Thursday 12:00p.m-12:45pm
  • NY Common Pantry – Nourish (Senior Program): 423 East 138th Street
    • Food Pantry: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, and Wednesday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. *Must be 60-years-old or older, provide proof of NY address and meet financial eligibility guidelines.
    • (917) 720-9700
    • *Website providing up-to-date COVID-19 info
  • Path of Blessings: 506 Brook Avenue
    • Food Pantry: Saturday 12-3 p.m.
    • (718) 600-2401
  • St Jerome’s Community Food Pantry: 330 East 138th Street
    • Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • (718) 402-7866
  • St. Luke’s Food Pantry: 623 East 138th Street
    • Friday 10-11 a.m.
    • (718) 665-6677

MELROSE

Shelters, Transitional Housing and Services for Homeless People in Mott Haven/Melrose

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 Mott Haven/Melrose 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.

  • BronxWorks – Avenue St. John Office
    • 630 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (646) 393-4015
    • The Emergency Needs for the Homeless Program is a BronxWorks eviction prevention program. It is designed to help families with children under the age of 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of emergency services.  The program provides help with rent arrears, eviction notices, and utility termination.
    • In order to qualify, families must fall within 200 percent of the poverty guidelines, be the leaseholder, and have US citizenship or legal permanent residency.
  • Baltic Street Advocacy, Employment, and Housing (AEH), Inc. – Bronx Home Works
    • 369 East 148th Street, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (718) 563-2808
    • A peer-run not-for-profit corporation dedicated to improving the quality of life for people labeled with mental health diagnoses. Located in New York City, our recovery-oriented services help recipients obtain jobs, housing, social supports, education, vocational training, entitlements, and other life-enhancing services.
  • Green Chimneys – Transitional Living Program 
    • 2417 3rd Avenue, Room 606, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (347) 514-0752
    • An organization providing homeless or at-risk youth (ages 17-21), with a focus on LGBTQ youth, with transitional housing and life skills trainings.
  • St. Anthony Shelter 
    • 410 East 156th Street, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (718) 993-5161
    • Private shelter to care for the long-term needs of homeless men 18 years or older in New York City.
  • BronxWorks – Family Eviction Prevention Supplement Program
    • 630 Jackson Avenue, 3rd Floor, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (718) 637-2630
    • CityFHEPS is a rental assistance program to help individuals and families find and keep housing.
  • Bronxconnect
    • 432 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (718) 402-6872
    • BronxConnect is a community and faith-based program that offers alternative-justice, cure violence, and re-entry programs to help communities build from within.
  • Goodwill Industries – Bronx Employment Support and Training 
    • 384 E 149th Street, Room 622, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (718) 401-2555
    • Provides adults with mental illness (ages 18+) with supported employment, assisted competitive employment, and an Adult Self-Help (ASH) supportive services program.
  • Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC) – HomePlus – Bronx 
    • 357 E 145th Street, Bronx, NY 10454
    • (718) 402-3875
    • With 29 caring and effective programs that help people overcome addiction, mental and physical illness, unemployment, and homelessness and achieve their potential, BRC provides a full continuum of care.
  • University Consultation and Treatment Center – Ehrlich Apartment Program
    • 1020 Grand Concourse, Suite 7, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 588-2850
    • A scatter site program providing individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families with housing and the following residential supportive services: healthcare coordination, counseling, entitlements assistance, and recreational activities.
  • WE STAY/Nos Quedamos, Inc. 
    • 754 Melrose Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 585-2323
    • Nos Quedamos has partnered with NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) as a Housing Ambassador to help people prepare and apply for affordable housing via Housing Connect.
  • The New York Foundling – Bronx Community Services 
    • 501 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (917) 485-7600
    • Working in coordination with the Administration for Children’s Services, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, and other agencies to determine how we can implement methods – virtual or otherwise – to safely continue our programs and services. We are closely monitoring the news, and will continue to adapt accordingly.
  • New York City Family Justice Center – Bronx 
    • 198 E 161st St, 2nd Fl, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 508-1220
    • You can CALL any New York City Family Justice Center (FJC) to get connected to free and confidential assistance for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, which can include sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, and intimate partner violence.
    • As of Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the NYC Family Justice Centers buildings are temporarily closed as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Services and support for survivors remains available by phone.
  • BOOM!Health – Harm Reduction Center 
    • 226 E 144th Street, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 292-7718
    • Providing HIV+ active drug users, and/or homeless individuals (ages 18+) with case management, drop-in counseling and meals, permanent housing placement, syringe exchange, support groups, peer counseling and education, and medical referrals.
  • Phipps Houses Group – Phipps Opportunity Center – Melrose 
    • 3125 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (347) 329-3929
    • Phipps Neighborhoods helps children, youth, and families in low-income communities rise above poverty. We work in South Bronx neighborhoods where we can address the greatest barriers to lasting success through education and career programs, and access to community resources.

Resources for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals & Families

The resources below come primarily from A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants (7). 

While many food pantries and soup kitchens require ID under normal circumstances (COVID-19 may affect), some organizations are making exceptions for the state of emergency and extending their services to everyone in need, regardless of documentation. 

Please call or email before visiting for updates about their services.

The following resources offer services for which ID/official residence is never required:

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York

  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • 1011 First Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10022
  • Phone: (888) 744-7900
  • Provides services for children, the homeless and hungry, families, individuals with disabilities, and assist with crisis resolution and immigrant and refugee integration through legal counseling, English and civics classes, and work authorization.

Damayan Migrant Workers Association

  • Languages: English, Tagalog
  • 406 West 40th St. 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
  • Phone: (212) 564-6057
  • Helps labor trafficking survivors develop escape plans, secure emergency housing and financial assistance, access social and legal services, find employment, and facilitate family reunifications. Also engages in community and organizing for fair labor standards and labor trafficking.

Queer Detainee Empowerment Project

  • Languages for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals & Families: English, French, Polish, Spanish 505 8th Ave. #1212, New York, NY 10018
  • Phone: (347) 645-9339
  • Assists LGBTQIA GNC & TS individuals coming out of immigration detention in securing social support and services.

Refugee Services

Refugee Services (RS) within the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is the single state agency responsible for the implementation of services to refugees.

  • Find a program for refugees here.
  • Contact RS for information about services at (518) 402-3096.

Immigrant Rights and Services: Public Benefits Available to Immigrants

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

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

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

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

Services for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals/Families Close to Mott Haven/Melrose

  • Sauti Yetu Center for African Women, Inc. 
    • 2417 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 665-2486
    • A community organization dedicated to mobilizing African immigrant women to improve the quality of their lives, strengthen their families and develop their communities.
  • CUNY – Citizenship NOW! – Hostos Community College Immigration Center 
    • 427 Walton Avenue, T-501, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 518-4395
    • CUNY Citizenship Now! provides free, high quality, and confidential immigration law services to help individuals and families on their path to U.S. citizenship.
  • Mexican American Students’ Alliance (MASA) 
    • 2770 Third Avenue, 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (646) 481-5890
    • Partners with Mexican and Latino children, youth, and families in the South Bronx to develop strong learners and leaders who fully participate in and contribute to the larger community.
  • Coalicion Mexicana
    • 389 E 150th St, 3, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (917) 600-1644
    • Organization providing Latino, Mexican and the Mexican-American community with case management, education, citizenship preparation, and mentoring.
  • Legal Aid Society of New York – Criminal – Bronx Practice 
    • 260 E 161st Street, 9th, 10th floors, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 991-4600
    • We provide urgent legal services to reunify families and assist low-income immigrants in obtaining lawful status, applying for citizenship, and defending against deportation.
  • Mid-Bronx Senior Citizens Council – Family Preservation Center 
    • 1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 410-6735
    • Community center providing low-income individuals of all ages with various services.
  • Legal Services NYC – Bronx 
    • 349 East 149th Street, 10th Floor, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 928-3700
    • Effective March 17, 2020, Legal Services NYC’s offices are closed to the public due to the Coronavirus, but our dedicated staff is still working remotely to get justice for new and existing clients.
    • Offers representation in a variety of matters, including naturalization applications, work authorization, adjustment of status, replacement of permanent residence cards, alien relative petitions, immigrant visa processing and removal proceedings. LSNYC attorneys also provide domestic violence immigration-related services, including VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers and U-visa applications. Our services are holistic, providing immigrants with housing, public benefits and language assistance. We work closely with clients and community partners to ensure immigrants have a successful pathway to citizenship.
  • Mercy Center Bronx 
    • 377 East 145th Street, Bronx, NY 10454
    • (718) 993-2789
    • Offer free assistance with Naturalization Applications for legal permanent residents and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals. Mercy Center also partners with the Immigrant Protection Unit of the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) to provide legal representation to our participants in immigration proceedings, thanks to funding secured by Council member Maria del Carmen Arroyo.
  • The Bronx Defenders 
    • 360 E 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 838-7878
    • Every client who comes to The Bronx Defenders is connected to an interdisciplinary team of advocates, including criminal defense attorneys, family defense attorneys, civil attorneys, immigration attorneys, social workers, civil legal advocates, parent advocates, benefits specialists, investigators, and community organizers.

Resources for People with Disabilities

Coronavirus is putting immense pressure on mobile and delivery services throughout New York City. Below are resources for people with disabilities who may already rely on these systems and/or need extra support during this time. Please call or email before visiting for updates about their services.

 

Center for Independence of the Disabled NY

Currently with customers via telephone only.

Manhattan office: 212-674-2300.

Queens office: 646-442-1520.

If they are unable to speak with you when you call, they will return all messages as soon as they are able.

 

Crisis Services/Mental Health: Mobile Crisis Teams

A mobile crisis team is a group of health professionals, such as nurses, social workers and psychiatrists, who can provide mental health services, primarily in people’s homes.

  • To request a team, call NYC Well at (888) NYC-WELL (888-692-9355)

 

Helping Hands for the Disabled of NY

  • Action Line: We are here for you 9am – 9pm, seven days a week at 718-606-9712
  • Food Pantry Available for Disabled People: We can bring food to you. 718-606-9712

 

NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

 

NYC Mayor’s Office: Disability Service Facilitators Contact Information with EMAIL ADDRESSES and/or ASL VIDEO PHONES which may be helpful for people who are unable to hear and/or speak

  • NYC Mayor’s Office
    • Ms. Noel Haight
    • Voice Phone: 212-788-2548
    • ASL Video Phone: 646-396-5830
    • Email: [email protected]
  • Department of Health & Mental Hygiene:
  • Department for the Aging
  • Department of Homeless Services
  • Department of Transportation
    • Denise Ramirez
    • 55 Water St.
    • New York, NY 10041
    • Voice Phone: 212-839-3260
    • Email: [email protected]

 

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities: The Front Door

The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects people to the services they need and want.  Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins which helps you learn about and access service options taking your needs and desires into consideration.  It will also give you the chance to direct your own service plan or help your family member or loved one as they direct theirs.

  • The first step: Determine eligibility
  • If eligible to receive services: Begin planning process
  • Support and service options available: residential, employment, day habilitation, children’s services and aging services.

Contact the OPWDD regional office that covers your county (Manhattan 646-766-3220) to access the Front Door, or call the OPWWD Info Line at 1-866-946-9733.

 

Olmstead Rights: New York Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations

  • Links to government agencies and disability rights organizations in New York.

 

Disability Services in Mott Haven/Melrose

  • Goodwill Industries – Lantern House 
    • 512 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (718) 993-1078
    • A clubhouse offering adults (ages 18+) with mental health diagnoses psychiatric rehabilitation services, including vocational, educational and social activities.
  • Services for the Underserved – Adult Day Habilitation Program – 149th Street 
    • 391 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (718) 742-0344
    • Disabilities services, Outpatient mental health, Day habilitation
  • East Side House Settlement – Head Start/DayCare 
    • 414 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 292-5335
    • Children and families receive a broad range of educational, nutritional, preventive health, and social services. Inclusive of children with special needs.
  • Goodwill Industries – Bronx Employment Support and Training 
    • 384 E 149th Street, Room 622, Bronx, NY 10455
    • (718) 401-2555
    • Provides adults with mental illness (ages 18+) with supported employment, assisted competitive employment, and an Adult Self-Help (ASH) supportive services program.
  • Creative Lifestyles, Inc. 
    • 67 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10454
    • (718) 665-7002
    • A human service agency dedicated to the ideals of a quality life for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities in direct response to the overwhelming need.
  • Lower West Side Household Services – New York City 
    • 460 Willis Ave, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10455
    • (212) 307-7107
    • A variety of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to live and thrive in their communities.
  • City-Pro Group Inc. – Bronx 
    • 329 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10451
    • (718) 769-2698 x219
    • State of the art services to children with developmental delays and disabilities. Centers are closed due to coronavirus, but home based services remain open.
  • ADAPT Community Network – 137th Street 
    • 408 East 137th Street, Bronx, NY 10454
    • (718) 993-3458
    • ADAPT’s comprehensive programs provide education, health, technology, residential and recreational services to over 20,000 individuals and families, living with challenges such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and neuromuscular disorders.

Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets

  • GetFoodNYC a meal delivery program created by the City of New York to assist New Yorkers who are unable to access food themselves during COVID-19. 
    • Apply here by creating an account. Call 311 if you need help creating an account.
    • Intended for individuals and families affected by COVID-19 who meet the following criteria:
      • No members of the household can go out and get food because they are at increased medical risk or homebound
      • No neighbors or family members can go out and get food for you
      • Do not receive meal assistance from other providers (such as: Meals on Wheels or God’s Love We Deliver); and
      • You are unable to afford meal delivery or grocery delivery
    • Households may place an order once every two days.
    • Each order contains 4 meals per person in the household. No household will receive more than 8 meals per delivery.
  • GrowNYC: Farmers Markets and Youthmarkets offering seasonal, fresh produce, for New York City residents.
    • Locate a market near you here, most accept EBT/SNAP and Healthbucks
    • Markets will resume operating on their usual schedule on March 25, 2020
    • Customers are not allowed to touch the produce and no samples are provided. Market staff and stall operators will select your produce.
  • GrowNYC Fresh Food Boxes: seasonal produce well below retail prices
    • Visit a Fresh Food Box site near you (see bullets below)
    • Pay $14 (or $15 at workplace sites) in cash, credit/debit, EBT/SNAP, or Health Bucks for next week’s share
    • Return the following week to pick up your share: 10-15 pounds of fresh, high-quality produce
    • All Fresh Food Box sites accept SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks
    • SUSPENDED: Hunter College, Brooklyn Army Terminal, 1 Centre Street, and Department of Health.
    • LOCATION CHANGE: Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church now distributing at Halsey Community Farm (462 Halsey St)
    • OPEN (operating outdoors): Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Project H.O.P.E., Family Health Center of Harlem, East Harlem Health Action Center, and Uptown Grand Central
    • See GrowNYC updates here.
  • City Harvest: Mobile markets are still operating throughout the city. Please click here to find a mobile market in your neighborhood.
  •  Common Pantry: Pick up food donations, operate nutrition programs and food pantry
  • CityMeals on Wheels: Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers over 60 years old.
  • God’s Love We Deliver: Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers who are too sick to cook or shop for themselves.
    • Eligibility Requirements and Application Information here.
    • Require a Medical Provider to sign the application for services.
    • COVID19 response: Sending all clients shelf-stable bags
    • Twitter Updates.
  • Meals on Wheels America: Deliver meals to eligible Network of over 5,000 independently run local programs
    • Search for participating locations near you here. Requirements and eligibility vary from location to location. Some locations may also provide additional services, including pet food and medical supply delivery services.

Additional Resources for New Yorkers

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • SNAP provides food assistance for eligible New Yorkers. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase fresh produce and groceries at participating stores and online retailers.
  • All in-person Human Resource Administration (HRA) Appointments are CANCELLED.
  • All SNAP application and recertification interviews can now be done online/by phone.
  • Apply for SNAP online at www.nyc.gov/accesshra or by smartphone with the ACCESS HRA app. After you submit your application, complete your eligibility interview by calling 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
  • SNAP benefits usually take 30 days to come into effect after the submission of an application, or 7 days with expedited service. Because of coronavirus, there may be significant delays.
  • If you cannot get SNAP benefits quickly enough and need urgent help, please call the Emergency Food Hotline at 866-888-8777.

SNAP Application:

  • Apply online for SNAP here. User guide here.
  • To request an application by mail call the Infoline: 718-557-1399. Completed applications can be faxed to MARU: (917)-639-1111
  • For information on documents you may need to apply click here.
  • To locate a SNAP center near you click here.

If you were already in the process of applying for SNAP:

  • Your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) case will stay open EVEN if you DO NOT….
    • Complete your eligibility interview in person if one was scheduled. You can still complete your eligibility interview by phone by calling 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
    • Submit your 6-month periodic report. Please submit all required documents through the ACCESS HRA app’s mobile document upload feature.
    • Meet the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) work requirements

SNAP Centers close to Mott Haven/Melrose (Please call rather than visiting)

Online retailers accepting SNAP in NYC:

  • Amazon
    • Add your SNAP EBT card here.
    • Amazon Restaurants is not currently operating
    • Amazon Fresh inventory and delivery may sometimes be unavailable; confirmation is available only at online checkout
    • Prime Now, Amazon Fresh, and Whole Foods Market are still delivering. Delivery customers always have the option to select “unattended delivery” (if no alcohol in order) during checkout if they prefer not to come into contact with others.
    • Check coronavirus updates here.
  • ShopRite
    • Do not accept EBT for delivery, just for pick up orders.
    • Still delivering
    • Implemented “drop at your door” service for delivery orders. Your driver will call or text you when they are on their way to make your delivery and your groceries will be left at your door unattended. (Provide your mobile phone number in the Delivery Instructions field at checkout when placing delivery orders.) Note, payment options may have changed to accommodate this service.
  • Walmart
    • Walmart Grocery Pickup now allows customers with SNAP EBT cards to use their SNAP benefits as payment. SNAP at Pickup is a snap! Learn more about how it works.

*SNAP benefits cannot be used to pay delivery fees. 

Health Bucks
Health Bucks is a coupon program that is run by the City of New York. Health Bucks can be used at any NYC Farmers Market that accepts SNAP benefits.

  • All SNAP recipients are eligible for Health Bucks.
  • For every $5 you spend at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, you can automatically get $2 in Health Bucks
  • Pharmacy to Farm Prescription program
  • Recieve $30 in Health Bucks when you fill your prescription for blood pressure medication at select pharmacies in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan
  • Sign up at any pharmacy listed below:
  • Brooklyn
    • Brooklyn Center Pharmacy at 104 Dekalb Ave., 11201 in Downtown Brooklyn
    • Myrtle Drug Care at 355 Myrtle Ave., 11205 in Fort Greene
    • Park Drugs at 801 Nostrand Ave., 11225 in Crown Heights
    • Whitman Pharmacy at 329A Myrtle Ave., 11205 in Fort Greene
  • Manhattan
    • Drug Mart II at 4873 Broadway, 10034 in Inwood
    • Dyckman Pharmacy at 199 Dyckman St, 10040 in Inwood
    • Nagle Pharmacy at 210 Nagle Ave., 10034 in Inwood
    • New Amsterdam Drug Mart at 698 Amsterdam Ave., 10025 on the Upper West Side
    • New London Pharmacy at 246 8th Ave., 10011 in Chelsea
    • New York City Pharmacy at 206 1st Ave., 10009 in East Village
    • Quick RX UWS at 909 Columbus Ave., 10025 in Upper West Side
  • Queens
    • Image Heights Pharmacy at 7501 37th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
    • Jannat Pharmacy at 7203 35th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
    • Nueva Vida Pharmacy at 81-25 37th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
    • Superior Pharmacy at 80-05 Roosevelt Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC provides nutrition for eligible pregnant and postpartum women and children.

  • Normally WIC applicants must apply in person, but centers are currently transitioning to working via phone.
  • Applicants still need to have the relevant documents to apply, such as a recent physical form for their child, proof of income, address and ID.
  • If applicants have all necessary documents, WIC benefits are effective immediately after application
  • Locate a WIC center near you here or call 1-800-522-5006
  • For more information on WIC see the New York State Department of Health WIC website

 

WIC Centers in Mott Haven/Melrose (Please call rather than visiting)

Case Management Services

  • See Hitesite.org to locate a Case Management Agency near you

 

THESE RESOURCE GUIDES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY CHANGES OR UPDATES TO THE ABOVE INFORMATION, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] RIGHT AWAY. THANK YOU!

 

Resources:

  1. Coronavirus Update. NYC Department of Education. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update. Accessed March 18, 2020.
  2. Find a School – New York City Department of Education. NYC Department of Education. https://www.nycenet.edu/schoolsearch. Accessed March 18, 2020.
  3. Find Help – DFTA. NYC Department for the Aging. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/find-help.page. Accessed March 18, 2020.
  4. “Retail Food Stores.” NY Open Data, https://data.ny.gov/Economic-Development/Retail-Food-Stores/9a8c-vfzj.
  5. FoodHelp.nyc Food Map. NYC.gov. https://maps.nyc.gov/foodhelp. Accessed March 17, 2020.
  6. New York Food Pantries | Food Banks, Food Pantries, Food Assistance in New York. FoodPantries.org. https://www.foodpantries.org/st/new_york. Accessed March 17, 2020.
  7. A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants. 2019. http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/bilingual-ed/nyc-cbo-list-v7-a.pdf. Accessed March 19, 2020.

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