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.
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Table of Contents
- Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Riverdale and Fieldston
- 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)
- Riverdale and Fieldston Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens
- Shelters, Transitional Housing and Services for Homeless People in Riverdale and Fieldston
- 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 Riverdale and Fieldston (Please call rather than visiting)
Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Riverdale and Fieldston
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 Riverdale and Fieldston 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 Riverdale and Fieldston
Sites expected to be open today as of 08/04/2020 at 01:50AM, unless it is a holiday.
- P.S. 095 Sheila Mencher
3961 HILLMAN AVENUE, Bronx 10463
non-kosher, Fully Accessible - Riverdale / Kingsbridge Academy (Middle School / High School 141)
660 WEST 237 STREET, Bronx 10463
non-kosher, Partially Accessible - P.S. 207
3030 GODWIN TERRACE, Bronx 10463
non-kosher, No Accessibility - P.S. 24
660 WEST 236 STREET, Bronx 10463
kosher, No Accessibility - P.S. 033 Timothy Dwight
2424 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx 10468
non-kosher, No Accessibility - P.S. 086 Kingsbridge Heights
2756 RESERVOIR AVENUE, Bronx 10468
non-kosher, Partially Accessible - International School for Liberal Arts
2780 RESERVOIR AVENUE, Bronx 10468
non-kosher, Fully Accessible - P.S. 246 Poe Center
2641 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx 10468
non-kosher, No Accessibility
Red Rabbit Emergency Meal Distribution Sites
- Red Rabbit is distributing nutritious, made-from-scratch meals for children 18 years of age or younger* every day at select locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx
- *Exception is the West Harlem Group Assistance location, where adults can also pick up meals for themselves. At all other sites, parents can pick up for their children but not for themselves
- Identification is NOT required at any site
- One breakfast and one lunch is allowed per child at each pickup
- First-come, first-served basis; mobile sites (Red Rabbit trucks) rarely run out. Stationary sites that are open for longer windows usually distribute all meals within 1-2 hours.
- Please see the Red Rabbit Instagram @myredrabbit for everyday updates.
- Red Rabbit Sites Manhattan
- 8:30am – 8:50am: Global Charter 150th and Broadway (truck)
- 9:30am – 2:00pm: West Harlem Group Assistance, 142nd and Lenox Ave (Anyone, adults included, can pick up meals from this site)
- 10:00am – 10:20am: Capital Prep School, 1 East 104th Street (truck)
- 12:15pm – 12:45pm: Girls Prep Elementary LES School, 442 E Houston St (truck)
- Red Rabbit Sites Bronx
- 10am – 1pm: NYC Health & Hospitals Belvis, 545 E 142nd street
- 10:30am – 11:00am: Boys Prep School, 192 East 151st Street (truck)
- 11:15am – 11:50am: Girls Prep Bronx Elementary School, 681 Kelly Street (truck)
- Red Rabbit Sites Brooklyn
- 10:30am – 11:15am: Kaiser Park, Corner of Neptune and Bayview Avenue (truck)
- 10:30am – 12pm: Sheepshead Houses, 3023 Ave X (btwn Batchelder & Coyle)
- 11am – 1pm: Coney Island Prep High School, 294 Avenue T
- 12pm – 2pm: Marlboro Houses, 2298 W 8th St.
Meals for Seniors (60-years-old and above)
- General Food Assistance Resources
- Any New Yorker, including seniors, can visit nyc.gov/GetFood or call 311 and say “Get Food” for a list of key additional key resources:
- A list of locations of grab and go pick up of meals and pantry bags for seniors who have someone who can shop for them
- Information regarding how to apply for and use SNAP
- A portal to find out if you’re eligible for and enroll in Emergency Food Delivery
- Any New Yorker, including seniors, can visit nyc.gov/GetFood or call 311 and say “Get Food” for a list of key additional key resources:
- Additional Meal Delivery (see local list below for meal delivery providers)
- Meal delivery services work on a case-by-case basis and may offer breakfast, lunch and/or dinner depending on the case.
- Citymeals on Wheels delivers meals to seniors meeting the following criteria:
- Must be 60 years of age or older
- Must be unable to prepare nutritious meals or have no one to do so for you
- Must be able to live safely at home if services are provided to you
- Must be physically or mentally incapacitated and in need of some assistance
- Even if you receive home care or Medicaid, you are still eligible to get meals if the home care worker cannot prepare a meal to fit your dietary or religious restrictions, or if he or she is designated to assist only with other tasks.
- Click this link and enter your zip code at the bottom of the page to sign up, or call the organization at 212-687-1234.
- 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 0 to speak with an operator about scheduling requests in advance or anything else.
- GoGoGourmet: Meals delivered to the door of your home (855) 754-5328
- GoGoGroceries: Groceries, delivered to the door of your home (855) 222-4919
- The National Supermarket Association, in partnership with Lyft, is providing access to transportation for seniors in New York City
- Using the code NSARELIEF in the Lyft app, seniors will have access to $25 for rides to and from designated National Supermarket Association-affiliated supermarkets in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan during designated senior hours, between 5:30am and 9:30am.
- Uber started a service for senior citizens to order UberEats meal deliveries without the app by ordering food over the phone with a live Uber representative and getting it delivered to their door.
- Customers will only need a SMS or text-based phone to get started
- When they call 1-833-USE-UBER, a live team member will walk them through their options, take and place the order and dispatch a delivery driver for dropoff
- The service is available daily from 7AM to 9PM
- Gives full access to Uber’s NYC Eats restaurant partners and will include a tipping option (but with no delivery or service fees)
- PLEASE SCROLL DOWN to the section “Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets” FOR MORE MEAL DELIVERY OPTIONS
Special Supermarket Shopping Hours for Seniors Only
- Big Lots
- First shopping hour is reserved for senior citizens (65+) and those with underlying health concerns who feel they are most vulnerable to the virus. at-risk individuals.
- See Store Finder Here for the nearest Big Lots
- Dollar General
- 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
- 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
- 7am-8am on Wednesdays and Fridays
- See Store Finder Here for special senior hours at your closest Whole Foods.
- 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.
251 Sunshine Deli Grocery Corp.
253 W 231st St
(718) 796-6651- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 7-8 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
ALDI
5532 Broadway
(855) 955-2534- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
Bailey Deli & Grocery
3656 Bailey Ave
(718) 543-5343- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-10:00PM: Delivery Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery minimum: $10
Ben's Market
19 Knolls Crescent #B
(718) 884-5154- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 8:00AM-4:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available by phone: (718) 884-4500
- Delivery only available Monday - Friday
BJ's Wholesale
184 W 237th St
(718) 548-0176- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Must be a member to shop
Bravo Supermarkets
184 W 231st St
(718) 432-1136- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
- Delivery minimum: $75
CTown Supermarkets
5249 Broadway
(718) 562-9090- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 6-7 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $50 dollars
- Delivery fee: None, if $50 spent, no delivery fee
CVS
565 W 235th St
(718) 543-2007DELIMANIA GROCERY
2780 Kingsbridge Ter
(347) 899-8125- Sunday-Thursday 10:00AM-12:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery minimum: $10
- Delivery orders are cash only
Food Dynasty Supermarkets
50 Van Cortlandt Ave W
(718) 884-1190- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone and for in-store purchases
- Delivery only available until 4:00PM
- Delivery radius: 1 mile
- Delivery minimum: $20
Foodtown of Riverdale
5555 Broadway
(718) 543-8700- Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Saturday 6:30AM-7:30AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases and by visiting store website
- Delivery radius: 5 miles
- Delivery minimum: $100
- Delivery fee for website orders: $9.99 for shopper and $12.99 for delivery
- Curbside pickup available for $9.99
Fresh King Market
9 Knolls Crescent
(718) 549-6464- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone, Grubhub, or visiting store website
- Delivery radius: 3 miles
Garden Gourmet Market
5665 Broadway
(718) 796-4209- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Curbside Pickup Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by visiting store website
- Curbside pickup available
Jaspers Deli Inc.
434 W 238th St
(718) 581-2590- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases and by phone before 2:00PM
- Delivery available through phone, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Doordash, Postmates and Delivery.com
- Delivery radius: 1 mile, or dependent on size of order
- Delivery minimum: $10
Key Food Supermarkets
540 W 235th St
(718) 548-9504- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-8:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: 5-mile radius to Northern Riverdale
- Delivery minimum: $10
- Delivery fee: $4.50
Luna Deli Mini Market Corp.
2820 Bailey Ave #1
(718) 548-3583- Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Friday, Saturday 9:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
Marble Hill Grocery
119 W 225th St- Delivery available by Postmates
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
3555 Johnson Ave
(718) 432-2580- Sunday-Saturday 12:00PM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Postmates
New Riverdale Gourmet Deli
452 W 238th St
(718) 884-7044- Sunday-Saturday 5:30AM-2:00AM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available by phone, Grubhub, and Uber Eats
- Delivery radius: 1 mile
- Delivery minimum: $10
Parrilla Latina
5523 Broadway- Delivery available by Grubhub
Quick stop smoke shop
206 W 231st St
(347) 326-6520- Sunday-Saturday 12:00PM-5:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Uber Eats
Rite Aid
5825-35 Broadway
(718) 581-0840- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
Rite Aid
21B Knolls Crescent
(718) 432-3030Walgreens
5564 Broadway
(718) 548-5884- 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
188 Park Deli Grocery
2457 University Ave
(347) 269-5722- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: call store for delivery availability
- Delivery minimum: $10
Adrian Grocery Inc.
(347) 270-9900- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by phone after 3:00PM
- Delivery radius: 3 blocks
Associated Supermarkets
125 W Kingsbridge Rd
(718) 543-6996- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone or visiting store website
- Delivery radius: within store zip code
- Delivery minimum: $10
Billys Deli Grocery
83 W Fordham Rd
(718) 584-7095- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM: Delivery Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery fee: depends on location of delivery
- Gives away all leftover prepared food for free every night, except Tuesdays
CTown Supermarkets
2891 Sedgwick Ave
(718) 548-1299- Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:00PM
- Sunday 8:00AM-6:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
- Delivery radius: 6-7 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $30
- Delivery fee: Delivery is free for orders over $75. Orders under $75 come with a $2 delivery fee.
CTown Supermarkets
30 E 198th St
(718) 933-2734- Sunday-Saturday 7:30AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:00AM-11:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 6-7 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $75 dollars
- Additional fees: None, if $75 spent, no delivery fee
Duane Reade
58 E Fordham Rd
(718) 365-9354- Tuesday 7:00AM-8:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
- Tuesday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Senior Pharmacy Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by visiting website
Food Dynasty Supermarkets
24 W Fordham Rd
(718) 450-8778- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available for in-store purchases only
- Delivery radius: 1 mile
- Delivery minimum: $50
Leidy Mini Market
33 Van Cortlandt Ave E
(347) 271-4770- Spanish-speaking only
Mango Grocery & Meat Market
101 E 196th St
(718) 364-5035- Sunday-Thursday 7:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- Friday, Saturday 8:00AM-11:30PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available by phone
- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
Morton Williams Supermarkets
15 E Kingsbridge Rd
(718) 933-5910- Sunday, Saturday 8:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- Monday-Friday 7:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery by phone, visiting store website, or for in-store purchases
- Delivery radius: 5 blocks
- Delivery minimum: $10
Sadeq Gourmet Deli
2665 Grand Concourse
(917) 207-2056- Monday-Saturday 6:00AM-2:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday 6:30AM-2:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery radius: within neighborhood
- Curbside pickup available
Key Food Supermarkets
5661 Riverdale Ave
(718) 548-7990- Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available by Instacart
- Delivery radius: 5-mile radius to Northern Riverdale
- Delivery charge from store: $5
P & J Deli Farm Inc
5706 Mosholu Ave
(718) 549-8900- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by phone or Uber Eats
- Delivery minimum: $100
Riverdale Kosher Market
5683 Riverdale Ave
(718) 884-2222- Sunday-Tuesday 7:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- Wednesday 7:00AM-8:30PM: Store Hours
- Thursday 7:00AM-9:30PM: Store Hours
- Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available by visiting store website and for in-store purchases
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.
Apple Tree Market Inc
5590 Broadway
(718) 884-5722BP
3010 Riverdale Ave
(718) 708-5262- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Broadway Express Deli
5223 Broadway
(718) 295-6116- Temporarily closed until further notice
Ha-Makolet - Shoshi's Market
3714 Riverdale Ave
(718) 543-0020- Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-8:00PM: Store Hours
- Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Curbside pickup available
Hiciano Deli Grocery Corp
3118 Bailey AveKingsbridge-Riverdale Farmers' Market
260 W 231st St
(646) 598-9178- SNAP/WIC accepted
Loeser's Kosher Deli & Caterer
214 W 231st StMaswarah Deli
3613 Kingsbridge Ave
(718) 543-2052- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
Riverdale Farm
574 W 235th St #235
(718) 543-0863- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-6:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Curbside pickup available by phone
Riverdale Gourmet Deli
3543 Riverdale Ave
(718) 432-3015- Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-1:00AM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
- Delivery available by Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash
Stop & Shop
5716 Broadway
(718) 548-3344- Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
Te-Amo Convenience Store
5586 BroadwayTropical Fruit Veg
234 W 231st StVargas Grocery's
210 W 238th St
(718) 543-4949- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted in-store only
Walgreen
541 W 235th St
(718) 548-8600- Monday-Friday 7:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 7:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available for pharmacy only
Walgreens
541 W 235th St
(718) 548-8600- Monday-Friday 7:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday, Saturday 7:00AM-11:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC accepted
- Delivery available for pharmacy only
BP
3276 Jerome Ave
(718) 220-2259- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP accepted
C Kim's Fruit and Vegetable
75 E Kingsbridge RdFamily Dollar
2301 Jerome Ave
(718) 563-6077- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
Fine Fare Supermarkets
3131 Grand Concourse #1
(718) 295-5177Fordham Fruit & Vegetable
2450 Creston Ave
(718) 513-0191- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours, 24/7
- SNAP accepted
Jerome Meat Market
3425 Jerome Ave
(718) 231-4100Kings Bridge Market
30 W Kingsbridge Rd
(347) 577-0006La Villita Grocery
Lucky 7 Grocery
152 E 188th StMAR Grocery
2445 Creston Ave
(718) 942-5404- Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-7:30PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
Pasteles Capy
13 E Fordham Rd
(929) 246-5528- Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
Paya Deli Grocery Corp
2587 Jerome Ave
(718) 329-3825- Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-12:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP accepted
Quick Stop
2 Bedford Park Blvd
(718) 741-0379Walgreens
49 W Fordham Rd
(718) 733-3808- Sunday, Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
- Sunday 9:00AM-5:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
- SNAP accepted
- Delivery available for pharmacy only
245 Broadway Market
6029 Broadway
(718) 548-0209- SNAP accepted
ATM (Getty Mini-Mart)
6571 BroadwayBest Deli & Grill
201-203 W 242nd St
(929) 243-3333- Sunday-Saturday: Store Hours 24/7
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Delivery available by Grubhub
Broadway 1 mini mart
5985 broadway
(718) 484-9070- Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:00PM: Store Hours
- SNAP/WIC not accepted
- Additional notes: masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer available for sale
Riverdale and Fieldston 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.
Creston Avenue Baptist Church of Christ, Inc - Food Pantry
114 E 188th St
(718)-367-1754
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00PM-2:00PM
Creston Avenue Baptist Church of Christ, Inc - Soup Kitchen
114 E 188th St
(718)-367-1754
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Saturday 12PM-2PM
EVERY DAY IS A MIRACLE, INC
2427 Morris Ave
Status: openEvery Day Is a Miracle, Inc.
2626 Tremont Ave
(347)-618-1162 x3
Status: open
ID Required: yes
Kosher,Halal- Friday 9:00AM-12:00PM
- ID must show name and zip code
- Food distributed on first-come-first-serve basis
- Halal and kosher food available when possible
- You can reserve a spot in advance through the Plentiful app or or text “START” to (646) 257-2520
Grand Central Food Program, Fordham & University
Fordham Rd & University Ave
(212) 776-2000
Status: open
ID Required: no- Sunday-Saturday
- 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.
Heavenly Vision Christian Center
2868 Jerome Ave
(718)-220-8124
Status: open
ID Required: yes- Tuesday 9:00AM-11:00AM
Herbert H. Lehman Food Bank
250 Bedford Blvd
(718) 960-8535
Status: open
ID Required: unknown
Miracle Pantry
2430 Walton ave
(718) 367-8330
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Thursday August 6 8:00AM-12:00PM
- Thursday August 13 8:00AM-12:00PM
- Thursday August 20 8:00AM-12:00PM
- Thursday August 27 8:00AM-12:00PM
Power Praise and Deliverance, Inc
120 E 184th St
(347)-409-0288
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Friday 12:00PM-2:00PM
Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center/Tolentine Zeiser Food Pantry
2345 University Ave
(718) 933-6935, (718) 220-2824
Status: open
ID Required: unknown- Tuesday August 4 9:00AM-12:00PM
- Tuesday August 11 9:00AM-12:00PM
- Tuesday August 18 9:00AM-12:00PM
- Tuesday August 25 9:00AM-12:00PM
- Tuesday September 1 9:00AM-12:00PM
Congregation Of Yeshiva Telshe Alumni
4904 Independence Ave
(718) 601-3523
Status: closed
ID Required: unknown- Permanently closed
Shelters, Transitional Housing and Services for Homeless People in Riverdale and Fieldston
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 Riverdale and Fieldston 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.
Ft. Independence Group Home
3356 Fort Independence St
(718) 548-2504- Provides at-risk boys (ages 13-21) with housing and a surrogate family setting, job placement assistance, counseling, and psychiatric assistance.
Jericho Project - Veterans' Initiative
2701 Kingsbridge Terrace
(718) 530-6050- Services offered: Provides supportive housing services for veterans and homeless adults in units in buildings they own including housing, on-site case management services, and support and guidance for those with Coronavirus and Covid-19
- Additional informaiton:
- For off-site support call 718-538-5494
- Provides off-site supportive services programs to young adults 18-24 years of age
Administration for Children's Services, Bronx
2501 Grand Concourse, 4th Floor
(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
FIERCE
2427 Morris Ave
(929) 246-5237- Voice mail available to reach staff
Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center - Paradise Transitional Housing Program
2395 Grand Concourse
(718) 364-7650- Services offered: 180-day transitional supportive congregate housing program providing services to homeless adult men and women who are also infected with the HIV/AIDS virus.
- Programs include medication adherence, HIV/AIDS education, substance abuse, relapse prevention, health issues, recreation, housing readiness, personal development and activities of daily living.
- Additional information:
- Services are provided for homeless clients referred by HRA; current clients continue to receive care and services
- Offices open Monday - Friday; services provided every day
- Services offered: 180-day transitional supportive congregate housing program providing services to homeless adult men and women who are also infected with the HIV/AIDS virus.
Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center - Sammon Build Center
2294 Grand Ave
(718) 295-7777- Services offered: Provides temporary housing to single-female heads of household & their children of both genders up to 14 years old.
- Each family has its own fully furnished apartment with kitchen and bathroom. On site services include case management, housing assistance, referral and monitoring to substance abuse, general and mental health and other programs.
- Site-based childcare and recreation/after-school programs and Board of Education monitoring.
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
- Services offered: Provides temporary housing to single-female heads of household & their children of both genders up to 14 years old.
Riverdale Mental Health Association (RMHA) - "Mosaic Mental Health"
5676 Riverdale Ave, Suite 202
(718) 796-5300- Offices are open 8:30-5:30 M-F. Call listed number for appointments
- Provide comprehensive mental health and family support services remotely
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Resources for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals & Families
The resources below come primarily from A Guide to Community-Based Organizations for Immigrants
While many food pantries and soup kitchens require ID under normal circumstances (COVID-19 may affect), some organizations are making exceptions for the state of emergency and extending their services to everyone in need, regardless of documentation.
Please call or email before visiting for updates about their services.
The following resources offer services for which ID/official residence is never required:
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York
- Languages: English, Spanish
- 1011 First Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10022
- Phone: (888) 744-7900
- Service delivery model has been transitioned to a telephonic model and we continue to serve the most vulnerable New Yorkers. If you need help, please call the Catholic Charities Helpline at 1-888-744-7900, Mon - Fri 9AM to 8PM
- Food pantry locations are open and provide “grab and go” bags so that New Yorkers will not go hungry during this “stay at home”. In East Harlem, our food pantry is packing bags of food for delivery to homebound seniors. For more information, contact us at CCFOOD@ARCHNY.ORG or the Food Hotline at 646-457-9730 for all food related inquiries.
- Bronx Center: 402 E 152 Street, between Melrose and 3rd Avenues
- Wednesday: 11 am to 3 pm
- Thursday: 10 am to 1 pm
- Friday from 10 am to 1 pm
- Kennedy Center: 34 W 134 St, Between Lenox and 5th Ave -- entrance through W 135 Street
- Wednesday: 9 am to 1 pm
- St. Cecilia Pantry: 125 E 105 St between Park and Lexington Ave, Manhattan
- Wednesday: 9 am to 12 noon
- St. Augustine: 1168 Franklin Ave between 167 and 168 St. Bronx
- Monday: 9 am to 12 noon
- Thursday: 2 pm to 4 pm
- Bronx Center: 402 E 152 Street, between Melrose and 3rd Avenues
- Eviction prevention services also continue to operate and are working to prevent the accrual of rent arrears. For more information, please call the Catholic Charities Helpline at 1-888-744-7900
- Immigration Division has been able to implement seminars and distribute critical information via electronic means, and our attorneys are still accompanying clients to those courts that remain open. For more information, please call the New Americans Hotline, 1-800-566-7636, Mon - Fri 9AM - 8PM, Sat-Sun 9AM - 5PM
Damayan Migrant Workers Association
- Languages: English, Tagalog
- 406 West 40th St. 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
- Phone: (212) 564-6057
- Helps labor trafficking survivors develop escape plans, secure emergency housing and financial assistance, access social and legal services, find employment, and facilitate family reunifications. Also engages in community and organizing for fair labor standards and labor trafficking.
Refugee Services Refugee Services (RS) within the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is the single state agency responsible for the implementation of services to refugees.
- Find a program for refugees here.
- Contact RS for information about services at (518) 402-3096.
Immigrant Rights and Services: Public Benefits Available to Immigrants Many important services and benefits are available to all people, regardless of immigration status. Some of these services are for emergency needs. The services listed below are available to all people, including undocumented immigrants.
- Children under 19 are eligible for health insurance under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP),
- Pregnant women, children under 5 years of age, and mothers of babies up to 6 months old (or 12 months if breastfeeding) are eligible for nutrition education, nutritious food and breastfeeding support under Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC),
- Prenatal care for pregnant women under the Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP),
- Emergency medical care, including ambulance service,
- Domestic violence counseling,
- Immunizations,
- HIV testing and counseling,
- Emergency shelter,
- Poison control hotline,
- Food pantry services,
- Child welfare and foster care services,
- Public school education,
- School breakfast and lunch programs,
- Senior services and senior center programs provided by the Department for the Aging,
- Services that protect against consumer fraud provided by the Department of Consumer Affairs,
- Protection against discrimination provided by the Human Rights Commission,
- Services and facilities provided by the Department of Parks and Recreation,
- Services provided by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
- Public library services and special events,
- Public transportation,
- Police protection, and
- Fire protection.
The following are some benefits that only U.S. citizens and immigrants with certain legal status that are “lawfully present” can receive:
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
- Food stamps,
- Cash assistance,
- Public housing,
- Section 8 Housing vouchers, and
- Medicaid (non-emergency).
Services for Immigrants and Undocumented Individuals/Families Close to Riverdale and Fieldston
There are no specific services for immigrants and undocumented individuals and families found in this neighborhood. Please refer to city-wide services listed above and the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.
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 Riverdale and Fieldston
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center - Special Needs Program
3101 Kingsbridge Terrace
(718) 884-0700- Center is closed to the public until further notice
- Staff is working remotely
- Providing remote support, including emergency food and housing connect support, and initial intakes to KHCC programs
Manhattanville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
311 W 231st St
(718) 601-8400- Services offered: 200 bed skilled nursing facility providing physical, cognitive and rehabilitation services.
- Additional information:
- Only accepting non-COVID patients
- Visitors not permitted
Metropolitan Jewish Health System (MJHS) - Mollie and Jack Zicklin Hospice Residence
3718 Henry Hudson Pkwy E, 12th Floor
(212) 420-3370- Services offered: Home care including hospice, disability, nurses, social work, physical therapy, palliative care, music therapy, and bereavement
- Food resources can be accessed by calling (212) 420-3370 or on the site's website
- Additional information:
- MJHS staff and clients will both be screened prior to any home visits
- Services offered: Home care including hospice, disability, nurses, social work, physical therapy, palliative care, music therapy, and bereavement
St. Patrick's Home for the Aged and Infirm
66 Van Cortlandt Park S
(718) 519-2800- Continuing to care for residents during COVID-19 outbreak.
- Services offered: long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, palliative care, restorative nursing, memory support, and personal care
- For the most up-to-date information and services please call 718-519-2800 and check their website.
Riverdale Mental Health Association (RMHA) - "Mosaic Mental Health"
5676 Riverdale Ave, Suite 202
(718) 796-5300- Offices are open 8:30-5:30 M-F. Call listed number for appointments
- Provide comprehensive mental health and family support services remotely
- For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number
Riverdale Y Senior Center
5625 Arlington Ave
(718) 548-8200- Currently closed until further notice. For the most up-to-date information and services, please call listed number.
- Services affected by COVID-19:
- Resources available online for fitness, community, arts, children, and seniors
The Jewish Board - Henry Ittleson Center
5050 Iselin Ave
(718) 549-6700- Services offered:
- Provide treatment and medication for emotionally traumatized and severely emotionally disturbed children ages 5-13
- Provides residence for children and phone aid.
- Additional information:
- Services are available by referral ONLY
- Coordinator takes care of resources for people to access food
- Services offered:
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
- GoGo: GoGo turns on demand transportation companies like Lyft into services that can be accessed and monitored without a smartphone. You can order take-out food and/or groceries with GoGoGourmet and GoGoGroceries (see below). You may also request special accessibility services through GoGoGrandparent, though you do not have to be a senior (just 18+ years of age).
- Step 1: Register for GoGo by clicking here or by calling 1 (855) 464-6872.
- Step 2: CALL 1 (855) 464-6872 and wait to hear: "Thanks for calling GoGo"
- Step 3:
- PRESS 1 to immediately request a Lyft or Uber to your home.
- PRESS 2 to request a Lyft or Uber to where we dropped you off last.
- PRESS 3, 4 or 5 to request a Lyft or Uber to a custom pick up location (once you're registered please give us a call to set these up).
- PRESS 6 to request a Lyft or Uber with an operator.
- PRESS 0 to speak with an operator about scheduling requests in advance or anything else.
- GoGoGourmet: Meals delivered to the door of your home (855) 754-5328
- GoGoGroceries: Groceries delivered to the door of your home (855) 222-4919
- Meals on Wheels America: Deliver meals to eligible Network of over 5,000 independently run local programs
- Search for participating locations near you here. Requirements and eligibility vary from location to location. Some locations may also provide additional services, including pet food and medical supply delivery services.
- GrowNYC Fresh Food Boxes: seasonal produce well below retail prices
- Visit a Fresh Food Box site near you (see bullets below)
- Pay $14 (or $15 at workplace sites) in cash, credit/debit, EBT/SNAP, or Health Bucks for next week’s share
- Return the following week to pick up your share: 10-15 pounds of fresh, high-quality produce
- All Fresh Food Box sites accept SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks
- SUSPENDED: Hunter College, Brooklyn Army Terminal, 1 Centre Street, and Department of Health.
- OPEN (operating outdoors):
- Lenox Hill Neighborhood House: 70th Street & 1st Avenue, 1st Avenue Entrance
- Project H.O.P.E.: 854 Hunts Point Avenue
- Family Health Center of Harlem: Now operating at East Harlem Health Action Center (below)
- East Harlem Health Action Center: 158 E 115th Street
- Uptown Grand Central: Southwest corner of 125th Street & Park Avenue
- Bed-Stuy Fresh Food Box: 403 Lewis Ave
- No longer accepting new participants; join the waitlist
- See GrowNYC updates here.
- Mutual Aid Groups:** **Click here to find the closest mutual aid group to you:
- Request help online or call the Mutual Aid NYC Hotline
- 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
- Chef David Cavagnaro Food Baskets, https://www.instagram.com/_farmer_dave/. Includes some produce grown on Staten Island at Decker Farm as well as items sourced from other places. Payment is weekly rather than a lump sum. Most weekly baskets also include prepared food items like bread or soup. Contact him at [email protected]. Pickups are at Honor Wines, 104 Beach St, 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-Saturday, 10AM-4PM: New Client Intakes
- Wednesday-Saturday, 10AM-2PM: Pantry Distribution
- Monday, 10AM-2PM: Senior Only (60+) Pantry Distribution
- Monday-Friday, 2:30-3:30PM: Lunch Service (Grab and Go)
- Saturday-Sunday, 4-5PM: Brown Bags
- 1290 Hoe Avenue, Bronx
- Tuesday-Friday, 10AM-4PM: Client Intakes
- Thursday-Friday, 10AM-2PM: Pantry Distribution
- Please note new clients will receive an emergency bag of food
- Scheduled Pantry Distribution is for existing clients.
- For additional questions about services contact NYCPServices@nycommonpantry.org
- 8 East 109th Street, East Harlem
- Farms That Are Delivering: A database of farms nation-wide that are delivering locally and across the country.** **
- Meat, produce, and dairy that can be ordered for purchase and delivery online
Additional Resources for New Yorkers
Case Management Services
- See hitesite to locate a Case Management Agency near you
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- SNAP provides food assistance for eligible New Yorkers. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase fresh produce and groceries at participating stores and online retailers.
- All in-person Human Resource Administration (HRA) Appointments are CANCELLED.
- All SNAP application and recertification interviews can now be done online/by phone.
- Apply for SNAP online at www.nyc.gov/accesshra or by smart phone with the ACCESS HRA app. After you submit your application, complete your eligibility interview by calling 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
- SNAP benefits usually take 30 days to come into effect after the submission of an application, or 7 days with expedited service. Because of coronavirus, there may be significant delays.
- If you cannot get SNAP benefits quickly enough and need urgent help, please call the Emergency Food Hotline at 866-888-8777.
- To help stop the spread of COVID-19, many HRA locations are consolidating until further notice. Please see below for locations, hours, and contact information. SNAP Application:
- Apply online for SNAP here. User guide here.
- For information on documents you may need to apply click here.
- To locate a SNAP center near you click here. If you were already in the process of applying for SNAP:
- Your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) case will stay open EVEN if you DO NOT….
- Complete your eligibility interview in person if one was scheduled. You can still complete your eligibility interview by phone by calling 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669) anytime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
- Submit your 6-month periodic report. Please submit all required documents through the ACCESS HRA app’s mobile document upload feature.
- Meet the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) work requirements
Official SNAP Enrollment Centers in NYC - Human Resources Association (HRA)
There is at least one SNAP enrollment center location open in each of the five boroughs at this time. Please call rather than visiting:
- Bronx - Crotona S46*
- 1910 Monterey Avenue, 5th Fl., Bronx, NY 10457
- Phone: 929-252-7436 | Fax: 917-639-1107
- Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
- This center includes a children's area that does not provide supervision.
- Brooklyn - Clinton Hill #67
- 495 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn NY 11238
- Phone: 929-221-2809 | 929-221-1568
- Fax: 917-639-2511 | HDU Fax: 718-639-7705
- Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
- This center includes a Children's Corner, which provides supervision during limited hours.
- Brooklyn - Coney Island #63
- 3050 West 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224
- Phone: 929-221-3856 | 929-221-3867
- Fax: 917-639-2515 | HDU Fax: 917-639-2516
- Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
- This center includes a children's area that does not provide supervision.
- Manhattan - Waverly S19
- 12 West 14th St, 4th Fl., New York, NY 10011
- Phone: 212-352-2524 | Fax: 917-639-2504
- Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
- This center includes a Children's Corner, which provides supervision during limited hours.
- Queens - Queens S53
- 32-20 Northern Blvd., 2nd Fl., LIC, NY 11101
- (Entrance on One Honeywell Street)
- Phone: 718-784-6315 | Fax: 917-639-2492
- Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
- This center includes a Children's Corner, which provides supervision during limited hours.
- Staten Island - Richmond S99
- 201 Bay Street, 2nd Fl., Staten Island, NY 10301
- Phone: 718-390-6994 | Fax: 917-639-2537
- Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) offering assistance with SNAP applications Many CBOs provide help completing SNAP applications and screening applicants for eligibility.
- They DO NOT provide interviews (the final step of the application process) - this is only done at the HRA locations listed above.
- Due to COVID-19, interviews may not be required or may be completed by phone. HRA will contact you if they need more information after you apply. Please click here for the Site Finder, enter your address and choose Site Type “Food Stamp Center” to find a CBO offering assistance with SNAP applications close to you.
- It is difficult to confirm the status of these organizations, so please always contact them before visiting. The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center is continually reaching out to try to verify opening hours and temporary closures.
- If you cannot go to a location, you can request reasonable accommodations (if you are working, elderly, or disabled; if you have problems with child care; if you have trouble traveling to a SNAP Center). Call HRA’s infoline at 718-557-1399 (free language translation services are available) or contact HRA online here. Retail store locations accepting SNAP in NYC: The SNAP Retailer Locator allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city, and state, or zip code. Enter your starting location and select a retailer or map point to get details and directions.
Online retailers accepting SNAP in NYC:
- Amazon
- Add your SNAP EBT card here.
- Amazon Restaurants is not currently operating
- Amazon Fresh inventory and delivery may sometimes be unavailable; confirmation is available only at online checkout
- Prime Now, Amazon Fresh, and Whole Foods Market are still delivering. Delivery customers always have the option to select “unattended delivery” (if no alcohol in order) during checkout if they prefer not to come into contact with others.
- Check coronavirus updates here.
- ShopRite
- Do not accept EBT for delivery, just for pick up orders.
- Still delivering
- Implemented “drop at your door” service for delivery orders. Your driver will call or text you when they are on their way to make your delivery and your groceries will be left at your door unattended. (Provide your mobile phone number in the Delivery Instructions field at checkout when placing delivery orders.) Note, payment options may have changed to accommodate this service. *SNAP benefits cannot be used to pay delivery fees.
Health Bucks Health Bucks is a coupon program that is run by the City of New York for individuals who receive SNAP benefits, to buy fresh, locally-grown produce. Health Bucks can be used at any NYC Farmers Market that accepts SNAP benefits.
- You MUST be a SNAP recipient to be eligible for Health Bucks.
- For every $5 you spend at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, you can automatically and immediately get $2 in Health Bucks
- Pharmacy to Farm Prescription program
- Receive $30 in Health Bucks when you fill your prescription for blood pressure medication at select pharmacies in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan
- Sign up at any pharmacy listed below:
- Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Center Pharmacy at 104 Dekalb Ave., 11201 in Downtown Brooklyn
- Myrtle Drug Care at 355 Myrtle Ave., 11205 in Fort Greene
- Park Drugs at 801 Nostrand Ave., 11225 in Crown Heights
- Whitman Pharmacy at 329A Myrtle Ave., 11205 in Fort Greene
- Manhattan
- Drug Mart II at 4873 Broadway, 10034 in Inwood
- Dyckman Pharmacy at 199 Dyckman St, 10040 in Inwood
- Nagle Pharmacy at 210 Nagle Ave., 10034 in Inwood
- New Amsterdam Drug Mart at 698 Amsterdam Ave., 10025 on the Upper West Side
- New London Pharmacy at 246 8th Ave., 10011 in Chelsea
- New York City Pharmacy at 206 1st Ave., 10009 in East Village
- Quick RX UWS at 909 Columbus Ave., 10025 in Upper West Side
- Queens
- Image Heights Pharmacy at 7501 37th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
- Jannat Pharmacy at 7203 35th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
- Nueva Vida Pharmacy at 81-25 37th Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
- Superior Pharmacy at 80-05 Roosevelt Ave., 11372 in Jackson Heights
- Brooklyn
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC provides nutrition for eligible pregnant and postpartum women and children. Fathers and caregivers can also apply for their children.
- Normally WIC applicants must apply in person, but most centers are now working via phone.
- Determine if you are eligible for WIC here.
- You do NOT need to be a US citizen to receive WIC
- If applicants have all necessary documents, WIC benefits are effective immediately after application
- Locate a WIC center near you here or call 1-800-522-5006
- For more information on WIC see the New York State Department of Health WIC website
Organizations Providing WIC Services close to Riverdale and Fieldston (Please call rather than visiting)
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
130 W Kingsbridge Rd
(718) 584-9000
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