NYC Food Resource Guides

NYC Food Resource Guide: East Harlem

by NYC Food Policy Editor
written by NYC Food Policy Editor

last updated: February 9 2024

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

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

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NYC Food Resource Guide: East Harlem

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 East Harlem 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)
  • Text the USDA National Hunger Hotline at  914-415-6617 with a question containing the words food, summer, or meals for resources near you.
  • HRA’s Emergency Food Hotline: 866-888-8777
  • Shelter or Temporary Housing Assistance: 3-1-1

East Harlem 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.

  • Dear Mama
    308 E 109th St, New York, NY 10029
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-5:00PM
    • Can contact the restaurant if in need of a free meal
    • Runs through Upper Manhattan Mutual Aid

  • Iris House, East Side
    158 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 548-0100 x202; (212) 423-9049
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Thursday 10:00AM-3:00PM
    • Can make an appointment for food bank on the Plentiful app
    • Hot meals and lunches Tuesday-Friday 12:00PM-1:30PM
    • Fresh market with produce on Wednesday 12:00PM-2:00PM

  • Little Sisters of the Assumption
    333 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 672-5200
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Wednesday 9:00AM-11:30AM
    • Food is available by appointment on location. Appointments can be twice a month.
    • Only serves residents from zip codes 10035 and 10029
    • If coming for the first time, registration is required. Must provide ID and proof of address.
    • Emergency food bag provided in case of emergency need.

  • Macedonia Church Assembly of God
    340 E 106th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 410-3412
    Status: Open
    ID Required: Unknown

    • Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00AM-1:00PM
    • Friday 9:30AM-11:00AM

  • Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church - Food Pantry
    1765 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 369-6643
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Friday 10:00AM-11:00AM

  • Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church - Soup Kitchen
    1765 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 369-6643
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Friday 10:00AM-11:00PM
    • Saturday 10:00AM-12:00PM
    • Proof of address, photo ID required
    • Offers Kosher or Halal foods but needs to know in advance
    • Pickups once a month

  • New York Common Pantry - Food Pantry
    8 E 109th St, New York, NY 10029
    (917) 720-9700
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Wednesday-Saturday 10:00AM-2:30PM
    • Please bring photo ID for all adults in the household, ID for all children in the household, e.g., birth certificate, school letter, and proof of address, e.g., rent receipt or lease.
    • Emergency food packages available outside of regular pantry hours
    • Client choice pantry

  • New York Common Pantry - Soup Kitchen
    8 E 109th St, New York, NY 10029
    (917) 720-9700
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday-Friday
    • Sunday, Saturday 4:00PM-5:00PM
    • Bring proof of address and be prepared to declare income
    • Brown bag lunch is for homeless community members

  • St. Cecilia's Parish Services
    125 E 105 St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 348-0488, (212) 534-1350
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Wednesday 9:30AM-12:00PM
    • Serves residents of zip codes 10029, 10035 and 10128

  • Beth Hark Christian Counseling Center - Food Pantry
    1832 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 860-1523
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Tuesday 12:00PM-2:00PM
    • Food available by appointment only. To make an appointment, use the Plentiful app.
    • Food is prepackaged
    • Food available once a month per person (available to seniors all year round)

  • Beth Hark Christian Counseling Center - Soup Kitchen
    1832 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 860-1523
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Wednesday, Thursday 12:00PM-2:00PM

  • Chambers Memorial Baptist Church/Love Offering
    219 E 123rd St, New York, NY 10035
    (347) 600-9820
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Wednesday 9:00AM-1:00PM
    • Must register on Tuesdays from 12PM-1PM. After registration, you'll receive a card to come on any Wednesday.
      • ID required for registration only for the first time
    • Please bring your own bags or cart
    • Operates until the food runs out

  • Chilis on Wheels
    125th St & Park Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (303) 618-0528
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Friday 3:00PM-6:00PM
    • Provides exclusively vegan foods

  • Coalition for the Homeless
    E 124th St, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 776-2002, (212) 360-6273
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

  • DreamCenterNYC, Wagner Houses
    E 120th St & Pleasant Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (917) 327-6050
    Status: Open
    ID Required: Unknown

    • Friday 4:15PM-5:15PM
    • First come, first served

  • Fraternite Notre Dame, Inc. - Food Pantry
    2290 1st Ave, New York, NY 10035
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Wednesday 11:00AM-1:00PM
    • Friday 2:00PM-5:00PM

  • Fraternite Notre Dame, Inc. - Soup Kitchen
    2290 1st Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 876-5855
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Thursday 11:00AM-5:00PM
    • Must bring ID
    • Food Pantries occur on Fridays from 2:00-5:00PM

  • Friendly Hands Ministry Inc.
    229 E 118th St, New York, NY 10035
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM

  • Grand Central Food Program, Lexington & 124th
    Lexington Ave & 124th St, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 776-2000
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00PM-9:10PM
    • 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.

  • Harvest of Souls / Holy Ghost
    13-15 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035
    Status: Open
    ID Required: Unknown

    • Friday 11:00AM-1:00PM

  • New York City Relief, East Harlem
    540 Malcolm X Blvd (Lenox Ave) & 138th St, New York, NY 10035
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Saturday 11:00AM-1:00PM
    • This location has: soup, bread, beverages, socks, hygiene kits, prayer, life care visits, and referrals to resources

  • New York City Relief, East Harlem
    124 St & Park Ave, New York, NY 10035
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Saturday 11:00PM-1:00PM
    • This location has: soup, bread, beverages, socks, hygiene kits

  • Salvation Army, Manhattan Citadel Corps - Food Pantry
    175 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 860-3200
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Friday 1:00PM-2:00PM
    • Please call ahead for food pantry
    • Please bring your own bags or cart
    • Only available to those who schedule an appointment

  • Salvation Army, Manhattan Citadel Corps - Soup Kitchen
    175 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 860-3200
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Friday 1:00PM-2:00PM
    • Only by appointment

  • United Yes We Can, Unidos Si Se Puedo, Inc.
    221 E 122nd St, New York, NY 10035
    (646) 321-5045
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Saturday

  • New York City Love Kitchen, 120th St - Pop-Up Pantry
    E 120th St & Madison Ave, New York, NY 10035
    Status: Unknown
    ID Required: No

    • Saturday 3:00PM-5:00PM
    • Sign up through Plentiful app

  • Good Neighbor Presbyterian Church
    115 E 106th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 369-0505
    Status: Closed
    ID Required: Unknown

    • Wednesday 9:00AM-12:00PM
    • Thursday 9:30AM-12:00PM
    • Temporarily closed until further notice due to COVID-19

  • Bailey House Food Pantry
    1751 Park Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 633-2500 x332
    Status: Closed
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-3:00PM

  • Liberation & Healing Pentecostal Church
    214 E 111th St, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 862-0621
    Status: Closed
    ID Required: Unknown

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00PM-9:10PM
    • Temporarily closed until further notice

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

  • 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
          • Food Bank for New York City
            • (212) 566-7855
          • Kings County Hospital Center: 91-29 143rd St, Jamaica, NY 11435
            • (718) 523-2220
    • GoGoGrandparent
      • Allows use of Lyft or Uber without a smartphone.
      • Step 1: Register for GoGo by clicking here or by calling 1 (855) 464-6872.
      • Step 2: CALL 1 (855) 464-6872 and wait to hear: “Thanks for calling GoGo”
      • Step 3:
        • PRESS 1 to immediately request a Lyft or Uber to your home.
        • PRESS 2 to request a Lyft or Uber to where we dropped you off last.
        • PRESS 3, 4 or 5 to request a Lyft or Uber to a custom pick up location (once you’re registered please give us a call to set these up).
        • PRESS 6 to request a Lyft or Uber with an operator.
        • PRESS 7 to request meals delivered from local restaurants near you, by delivery services like DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates, and Uber Eats.
        • PRESS 8 to request groceries delivered from local supermarkets, by services like Instacart, Postmates, Shipt, and more.
        • PRESS 0 to speak with an operator about scheduling requests in advance or anything else.
    • GoGoGourmet: Meals delivered to the door of your home (855) 754-5328
    • GoGoGroceries: Groceries, delivered to the door of your home (855) 222-4919
  • PLEASE SCROLL DOWN to the section “Citywide Non-Profit Organizations Offering Food Delivery and/or Mobile Markets” FOR MORE MEAL DELIVERY OPTIONS

Special Supermarket Shopping Hours for Seniors Only

  • Aldi
    • Some Aldi stores have adjusted their opening hours of operation to 8:30AM daily. The first hour is still reserved for seniors, expectant mothers and those with underlying health concerns on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Aldi
  • BJs Wholesale Club
  • Dollar General
    • First hour of opening for senior shopping only.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Dollar General
  • Target
    • First shopping hour on Tuesdays is reserved for seniors and those with underlying health conditions.
    • See Store Finder Here for the nearest Target

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

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

  • For delivery services such as DoorDash, Instacart, FreshDirect, GrubHub, Peapod, Postmates,  Shipt, delivery.com, Seamless, Yelp and UberEats, an email address and credit card is required for registration. 
  • The listed apps do not accept SNAP (EBT) payments for delivery, but many retailers do IN-STORE.
  • The SNAP Retailer Locator allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address, city, and state, or zip code. Enter your starting location and select a retailer or map point to get details and directions.
  • Delivery fees range from around $0.99 to $10, but most fees are waived if you spend over $10 or $15 in the app (for independent grocers, this may be higher)
  • Many delivery services are flooded and there may be extra long wait times, unavailable products and/or no delivery possible.

The Food Policy Center team is in the process of verifying the status of any retail food store listed without a phone number.

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

  • 7-Eleven
    2256 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 289-5186

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by DoorDash and 7NOW app
    • Delivery radius: 1.5 miles
    • Additional fees: Orders below $15 have a fee of $1.99

  • 1944 First Avenue Deli
    1944 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-10:00PM
    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-9:45PM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, Uber eats, store website, and call
    • Delivery fee is 20% of total bill
    • Delivery until 8PM

  • 2037 Meat & Grocery
    2037 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 426-7926

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-12:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Blue Line Deli
    2135 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 682-7488

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-1:00AM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only

  • Cherry Gourmet Deli
    1575 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 719-1980

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-1:00AM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Pickup available by phone, door dash, uber eats
    • Additional notes: Free sandwiches for people who are hungry

  • Cherry Valley Marketplace
    1968 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 369-2974

    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • WIC is accepted in-store only
    • SNAP is accepted in-store and through delivery
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases over $70

  • City Fresh Market
    235 E 106th St #4005, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 369-8444

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery by Uber eats, door dash

  • City Fresh Market
    125 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 590-3050

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by email- cityfreshmarket116@gmail.com
      • Place order online, then call the local store right away to confirm the order.
    • Delivery radius: Depends on the local store – may have walking/driving deliveries
    • Delivery minimum: $50 for free delivery
    • Delivery available before 7PM

  • CVS
    1500 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 289-3846

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber Eats

  • D & S Produce Inc
    156 E 110th St, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases only
    • Delivery radius: 6 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $35

  • Duane Reade
    1915 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (917) 492-1038

    • Monday-Thursday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • Sunday 8:00AM-9:00PM
    • Saturday 8:00AM-11:00PM
    • Friday 8:00AM-10:30PM
    • Monday-Friday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM
    • Sunday 9:00AM-8:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Postmates and DoorDash
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code

  • El Barrio Superette
    1858 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 410-3280

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP accepted

  • El Pueblo Mexicano Grocery
    238 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 410-3133

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:30AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • El Tepeyac Grocery & Taqueria
    1621A Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 987-8364

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, Seamless, DoorDash, and Uber Eats
    • In-store pickup available

  • Fresh Kim Market
    E 116th St, New York, NY 10029

    • Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-7:30PM
    • Friday, Saturday 9:00AM-8:00PM
    • Sunday 9:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only

  • Green Olive Deli
    161 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 360-1133

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-11:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone

  • Ideal Food Basket
    1635 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 410-6733

    • Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • Sunday 8:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases only
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $50
    • Delivery through Instacart

  • In & Out Deli Grocery
    2176 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (917) 265-8535

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, Uber Eats

  • JJ Food Market Corporation
    1551 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 831-5160

    • SNAP accepted in-store only

  • Kanan Deli & Grill
    2251 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 590-0405

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP accepted

  • Key Food Supermarket
    1769 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 860-1903

    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Instacart and for in-store purchases
    • Delivery minimum: $10
      • $8.95 delivery fee
      • Orders $125+ free delivery
    • Delivery radius: within 10 blocks of store, anything further goes by car and those deliveries end at 5:00PM

  • Lex & 103
    1629 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 423-9141

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Madison Deli & Grocery
    1550 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 987-8830

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Mr. Moe's Deli
    2001 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Postmates, Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub

  • NYC Fresh Market
    1660 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 996-4600

    • SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only

  • Olive Oasis Deli and Grill
    1869b 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 707-0973

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Ranch Market
    1600 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 289-3802

    • Monday-Friday 6:00AM-11:00PM
    • Sunday, Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Seamless, Grubhub, Eatstreet, Delivery.com, and store website
    • Delivery radius: per website
    • Delivery minimum: $10
    • Delivery fee: $2.99
    • In-store pickup available

  • Raspberry Deli Grocery
    2127 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 860-2615

    • Monday-Friday 6:00AM-4:00PM
    • Sunday 6:00AM-2:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Shop Fair Supermarket
    160 E 110th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 860-2999

    • Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-11:30PM
    • Sunday 8:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases only
    • Delivery radius: 3 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $35
    • Delivery stops after 7PM

  • Vaquero Deli Grocery
    234 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 831-2111

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only

  • Young Fish Market
    2004 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 476-4443

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Al Mukhtar Deli Grocery
    2026 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 360-1204

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:15AM-12:45AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • ALDI
    517 E 117th St, New York, NY 10035

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-8:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Instacart
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Basam Grocery
    2371 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (646) 838-5137

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • City Fresh Market
    2212 3rd Ave #3536, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 876-1500

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Free delivery with minimum purchase of $70

  • Duane Reade
    135 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035
    (917) 492-3550

    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-8:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted

  • Fine Fare Supermarket
    2330 1st Ave, New York, NY 10035

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases only
    • Delivery minimum: $20

  • Healthy Choice Gourmet
    1776 Madison Ave , New York, NY 10035
    (646) 928-4848

    • Sunday-Saturday 5:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP accepted, cold food only
    • Delivery available by DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates
    • Free delivery
    • Only through the app

  • Monarch Deli
    2006 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (646) 998-3020

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00PM
    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only

  • MSN Grocery
    2272 1st Ave, New York, NY 10035

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

  • NY Grill & Deli
    1938 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 831-3014

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-1:00AM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by phone, Grubhub, Delivery.com, DoorDash, and Postmates
    • Delivery radius: NYC
    • Delivery minimum: $16
    • Free delivery

  • Serie 56 Deli Grocery
    1915 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10035

    • Monday-Friday, Sunday 7:00AM-9:00PM
    • Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Tasty Deli
    4020 Broadway Ave , New York, NY 10035
    (212) 923-0700

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:30AM-7:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, Postmates, Seamless, and Delivery.com or by phone
    • Delivery minimum: $6

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

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

The Food Policy Center team is in the process of verifying the status of any retail food store listed without a phone number.

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

  • 7-Eleven
    1642 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 410-0375

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

  • 103 Family Deli
    2006 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • 2034 Best Gourmet Deli
    2034 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Arizona Frutas & Vegeta
    182 E 109th St, New York, NY 10029

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:30AM-10:30PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Asunan
    1665 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Bani Grocery
    1517 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Casablanca Meat Market
    125 E 110th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 534-7350

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-4:00PM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • In-store pickup available before 4PM

  • Deli & Grocery
    5 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Dollar Tree
    1955 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Eastside Deli
    2234 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • Monday-Thursday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • Sunday 8:00AM-9:00PM
    • Saturday 8:00AM-11:00PM
    • Friday 8:00AM-10:30PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Empire State Deli Grocery
    1665 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Family Deli Grocery
    336 E 106th St, New York, NY 10029

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:15AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Homadi Food Deli
    409 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-11:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Kevin's Grocery Store
    339 E 108th St, New York, NY 10029

    • Monday-Friday 7:00AM-11:00PM
    • Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-11:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • La Lomita del Barrio Grocery
    209 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029

    • Monday-Saturday 9:00AM-8:00PM
    • Sunday 11:00AM-6:30PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Lane Farms Market
    1391 Madison Ave #3, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Luna Food Market Corp
    2124 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Midtown Fish and Meat Market
    87 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 722-7828

    • Sunday 8:00AM-6:00PM
    • Monday-Saturday 7:30AM-7:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted

  • New King Deli Grocery
    23 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Nuevo Dia Fruits
    122 E116th St, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Owens Variety
    108 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Paniagua Deli Grocery
    203 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Park 81 Deli & Grocery
    81 E 110th St, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Pina Dulce Fruits & Vegetables
    1916 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Puchito Grocery
    2122 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Rite Aid
    1951 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 360-5530

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-11:00PM
    • SNAP accepted

  • S & N Discount
    2031-33 3rd Ave, #33, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 722-2680

    • SNAP accepted in-store only

  • Sami Deli Grocery & Halal Meat Market
    1630 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029

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

  • USA Superstore
    64-68 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Deals
    2182 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10035

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • No contact Information available

  • Family Discount 99 Plus
    2271 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10035

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Mia Deli & Grocery
    2085 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10035

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Oasis Gourmet Deli
    1966 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10035

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

  • Park Ave Mini Market
    1663 Park Ave, New York, NY 10035

    • Sunday-Thursday 8:00AM-12:00AM
    • Friday, Saturday 8:00AM-12:30AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Prince Deli & Grocery
    1461 5th Ave, New York, NY 10035

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

  • Rite Aid
    2155 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 534-9781

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP accepted

  • Wild Olive Market
    10 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035

    • Sunday
    • Monday-Saturday
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

Farmers' Markets in East Harlem

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

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

*During the winter season, markets accept Health Bucks but may not distribute them.

Community Fridges in East Harlem

Community Fridges are public refrigerators that are projects enabling food to be shared within the community. Unlike food pantries, Community Fridges encourage community members to put food in and take food out as needed and with no limit. These Fridges are located across the five boroughs, organized by community members, for community members. Donations are provided from organizations as well as neighbors, and everyone is encouraged to take what they need and give what they don't need. The below list includes all community fridges within the neighborhood from the Map of NYC Community Fridges. 

* The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center cannot confirm whether or not community fridges are monitored, regulated or organized by food assistance agencies or organizations, therefore we are unable to confirm food availability and/or food safety. The Center advises community members not to take any prepared food without a date written of when it was cooked or stored. There are no regulations mandating what can go into fridges and how long food is stored, nor how often Community Fridges are cleaned, organized, and maintained. For more information about ensuring food quality and safety, click here and here.

  • The Barrio Fridge
    339 E 108th St, New York 10029
    • Open 24/7
  • Accepts fruits and vegetables, sealed packaged items, and baby formula
  • Community Fridge
    141 E 111th St, New York 10029

Social Services in East Harlem

Child and Family Services in East Harlem

  • Institute for Family Health - Lexington
    1701 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 218-4888

    • Services offered:
      • WIC food supplemental program
      • Immunization screening, height/weight, etc
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services are offered mostly remotely
      • Walk-ins are allowed
    • Additional information:
      • Nutrition education program is offered online
      • Farmers market coupons are given out in the summer

  • Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service
    333 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 672-5200

    • Services offered: Aids vulnerable families and children by meeting their basic needs for food, healthcare, education, and safe home, in the belief that affirming families in their own dignity improves the entire community
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • LSA offices remain closed for the time being, but most services are still running, with staff working remotely

  • Northside Center for Child Development
    1475 Park Avenue , New York, NY 10029
    (212) 426-3400

  • Union Settlement - Metro North Day Care Center
    304 E 102nd St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 828-6087

    • Services offered: A daycare center offering children (ages 2-4) preschool education and childcare, including ESL classes and mental health services

  • Union Settlement - Union Washington Child Care Center
    1893 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 828-6088

    • Services offered: Program offering children ages 2-5 preschool education, socialization skills, and individual casework to provide family support and referrals, mental health and crisis services
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • In-person early childhood education learning is taking place in-person and remotely

  • Association to Benefit Children (ABC) - Echo Park - The Graham School
    1841 Park Ave, New York, NY 10035

    • Services offered: Educational classrooms and home-based services for children struggling with poverty, hunger, emotional and physical abuse, lack of educational support, and homelessness, and who have disabilities or developmental delays
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Early childhood programs and services continue online; remote afterschool programs and mental health clinic
      • Staff continue to provide help and supplies to families at-risk in person
      • Headstart (Daycare) available
      • Special needs for children in-person and remote
    • Additional information:
      • Resources or connections for people to access food available

  • Cardinal McCloskey Community Services - McCloskey Connections Prevention Program
    2082 Lexington Ave, Suite 203, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 987-1806, (718) 542-0255 x232

    • Services offered: Preventive center providing at-risk families with home-based assessment and intervention, treatment referrals, assistance in obtaining public assistance
    • Additional information:
      • Individual casework and counseling offered to families in need

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 behavioral health professionals — such as social workers, peer specialists and family peer advocates — who can provide care and short-term management for people who are experiencing severe behavioral crisis.

  • 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.

NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

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

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

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

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

Olmstead Rights: New York Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations

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

Services for People with Disabilities in East Harlem

  • Children's Aid Society - Rhinelander's Saturday Program for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children & Teens
    130 E 101 St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 348-2343, (212) 949-4800

    • Services offered: A center providing deaf and hard of hearing youth (ages 5-20) with a free Saturday recreation program; in-house activities, trips, parent support group, sign language classes, and guest speakers on a variety of topics related to deafness, education, and resources in the community
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • All programs have moved to The Lexington Academy until further notice
      • Only in-person service is after school programming (offered both virtual and in-person)
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM-8:30PM and Saturday, 9AM-4PM

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Seaver Autism Clinical Services
    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 241-0961

    • Services offered:
      • Hospital-based research program providing children, adolescents, and adults who have autism spectrum disorder and related conditions with assessments, evaluations, and psychopharmacological treatment
      • Parent/sibling training & support, Individual Psychotherapy, social skills groups, medical services,
      • Housing program

  • Sinergia
    2082 Lexington Ave, 3rd & 4th Floor, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 643-2840

    • Services offered: Services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their families
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Sinergia’s main office is open. Administration staff still actively going to office and meeting with families based on appointment to meet virtually or in person. Trainings, meetings and other live events have been suspended or are taking place virtually for the near future.
    • Additional information:

Education and Employment Services in East Harlem

  • The Resource Center for Adult Education (CREA)
    475 E 115th St, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10029
    (929) 270-7741

    • Services offered: Provides education and language classes for people who want to improve their Spanish language literacy or learn English as a second language
    • Resumed in-person services

Health and Medical Services in East Harlem

  • East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership (EHHOP) Clinic
    17 E 102nd St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10029
    (877) 372-4161

    • Services offered: Clinic providing uninsured adults (ages 22+) residing in East Harlem with primary health care services
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Saturday, 9AM-12PM

  • Institute for Family Health - Madison
    1818 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 423-4201

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services are being offered remotely
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Monday - Sunday, 9AM-7PM

  • Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center
    1249 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 360-1000

    • Services offered: Nursing facility providing sub-acute rehab for the elderly and individuals with AIDS, chronic illness, or developmental disabilities
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services continue in person with precautions
    • Additional information:
      • Offers a pediatric unit, inpatient and outpatient end-stage renal dialysis unit, and an outpatient clinic providing primary care for individuals with developmental disabilities

  • The Shield Institute - Manhattan Day Habilitation Center
    110 E 107th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 860-8400

    • Services offered: Day habilitation services for adults with developmental disabilities
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Day Habilitation is currently being offered via in-person small group activities in outdoor settings; virtual groups; individual remote contacts via telephone, email and videoconferencing; home visits

  • Weston United - Bishop House
    118 E 111th St, New York, NY 10029
    (646) 492-5070, Main Office: (212) 663-3000

    • Services offered: Provides adults who have severe mental health diagnoses with transitional housing and case management for 1.5-2 years
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • In-patient programs are still running
      • Modified group meetings (i.e. Women's Group, Men's Group) until further notice
    • Additional information:
      • Meals on Wheels delivery available for clients

  • The Institute for Family Health - Family Health Center of Harlem
    1824 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 423-4500

    • Services offered: Provides comprehensive medical care including mental health services
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Offering telehealth visits by video and phone as well as behavioral health care only by video visit or phone

  • 116th Street Block Association, Inc.
    55 E 115th St, 101, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 860-4100

    • Services offered: Provides housing services to people of low income, immigrants, elderly, and families
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Open for in-person services, but only by appointment (NO WALK INS)
      • Virtual meetings continue primarily on Mondays & Fridays
    • Additional information:
      • Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10AM-4PM
      • In-person appointments are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

  • Association to Benefit Children (ABC) - Supporting Housing Program
    318 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 426-3960, (212) 534-3656

    • Services offered: Permanent supportive housing program for formerly homeless families living with HIV and AIDS. Includes food, education, mental health treatment, and child-parent psychotherapy to children and families.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Staff continue to respond in-person within hours to children's mental health crises, child abuse and domestic violence, and essential need of food and infant supplies
      • Operating an emergency child care center for first responders and emergency workers. Open 11 hours a day.
      • Providing meal sets to families in the East Harlem community
    • Additional information:
      • Early intervention and early head start center for young children living in Supportive Housing Program, as well as low-income families in the general community

  • Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center - ABLE Halfway House
    2009 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 348-4660

    • Services offered: Residential program providing individuals (ages 18+) who have undergone substance abuse rehabilitation with housing and support services, including cognitive behavioral therapy.
    • Additional information:
      • Language spoken: English, Spanish
      • Hours: 24/7

  • Good Shepherd Services - McLaughlin East Harlem Residence
    55 E 110th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 828-2173

    • Services offered: Provides young adults (ages 18-25) involved with foster care and/or juvenile justice systems with a multi-service center providing non-residential support services and a residence providing transitional housing and support
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Residential programs for adolescents in foster care or the juvenile justice system remain open
      • Child welfare programs are contacting as many families as possible electronically. However, contact with most high-risk families is still taking place in person and within recommended safety guidelines.

  • Fedcap - Chelton Loft
    104-106 E 126th St, Suite 4C, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 727-4360

    • Services offered: Provides adults (ages 18+) with mental illnesses with housing assistance, health care service, school, any additional to get back into the community.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • In person and virtual
    • Additional information: Members receive daily meals. Referrals to food pantries are also provided but members go at their own time.

  • HELP USA, Clarke Thomas Men's Shelter
    121 Hells Gate Cir, New York, NY 10035
    (347) 226-4475

    • Services offered: Supportive housing for men
    • Additional information:
      • Must be referred by Bellevue Men's Shelter
      • Hours: Open 24/7

  • HELP USA, Help Supportive Employment Center
    1 Wards Island, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 534-3866

    • Services offered:
      • Therapy and supportive housing shelter
      • Onsite medical once a week
      • Live kitchen for the clients
      • Help clients found housing

  • HELP USA, Keener Building
    64 Sunken Garden Loop, New York, NY 10035
    (646) 518-6370, (347) 226-4475

    • Services offered: Safe homes and support for people facing poverty

  • Odyssey House Harbor
    246 E 121st St, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 987-5151

    • Services offered: Residential treatment program for individuals living with mental illness and addiction disorder
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM-5PM

  • The Doe Fund - Peter Jay Sharp Residence
    223 E 117th St, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 996-3165

    • Services offered: Affordable/supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals

  • Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) - East Harlem Benefits Center
    198 E 121st St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 801-3300

    • Services offered: Benefit center connects people in need to food assistance, income support, referrals, emergency assistance, legal support, financial counseling, tax assistance, housing department, and telephone screening process
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Benefits and Housing staff primarily working from home and can be reached by visiting listed website.
    • Additional information:
      • Contact the Benefits department to find out if new clients are being accepted: (855) 932-2827
      • Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM-5PM
      • Street Services: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 AM- 1PM

  • Rising Ground - Children's Learning Center
    1751 Park Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (914) 375-8667

    • Services offered: Provides children, adults, and families with the resources and skills needed to help them rise above adversity and positively direct their lives
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Most Rising Ground programs and services are continuing to operate with measures in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all

Mental Health Services in East Harlem

  • Northside Center For Child Development
    35 E 110th St, New York, NY 10029
    (212) 426-3400

    • Services offered: Psychiatric, psychopharmacological, and psychotherapy services for youth and families, outpatient therapy, family counseling, affiliated with a school, offering in person and remote services
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Offering remote or hybrid learning plans.
      • Offering individual and family therapy, and medication management. Serving clients via Telehealth, servicing persons aged 1-17 and parents able to receive services if child enrolled
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Monday - Saturday, 8AM-8PM
      • Wed/Fri - clinical days

Mutual Aid Organizations in East Harlem

Senior Services in East Harlem

There are no specific senior service organization found in this neighborhood. Please refer to the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s other neighborhood resource guides to find the closest services to you.

Substance Use Programs in East Harlem

  • Addicts Rehabilitation Center
    1881 Park Ave, New York, NY 10035

    • Services offered: In-patient program offering a drug free environment to adult male and female substance abusers
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Closed until further notice. No services available at this time.

Women's and Domestic Abuse Services in East Harlem

  • Violence Intervention Program (VIP Mujeres)
    P.O. Box 1161, New York, NY 10035, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 410-9080

    • Services offered: Services for Latina women affected by domestic violence
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Providing emergency resources to survivors and their families, including food and transportation
      • Connecting survivors to relief efforts made available through the government, philanthropy and/or other nonprofits
      • Temporarily suspended all group activities and community spaces at residences until it is safe to re-open them
      • Cancelled or postponed in-person trainings, workshops, site visits, and events scheduled until further notice
      • VIP Crisis Responders are:
        • Available 24/7 through bilingual Domestic Violence Hotline
        • Operating a live, online chat service Monday - Friday through the home page on listed website
        • Providing emergency shelter to families and single adults fleeing domestic violence
      • VIP programs are up and running
        • Accepting new clients for counseling and support services, and continuing to conduct counseling sessions with existing clients remotely
        • Emergency shelter remains open; currently housing ~20 families and accepting new placements, as space allows
        • Transitional housing program continues to provide safe and stable homes to families recovering from the trauma of domestic violence

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

  • The GetFoodNYC Emergency Meal delivery program concluded on October 1
  • City Harvest: Mobile markets are still operating throughout the city. Please click here to find a mobile market in your neighborhood.
  • CityMeals on Wheels: Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers over 60 years old.
  • God’s Love We Deliver: Deliver meals to eligible New Yorkers who are too sick to cook or shop for themselves.
    • Eligibility Requirements and Application Information here.
    • Require a Medical Provider to sign the application for services.
    • COVID-19 response updates
  • Invisible Hands Deliver: A program delivering groceries and other essential items to populations vulnerable to COVID-19.
    • To request a delivery, use the form online or call (732) 639-1579 to request a delivery via phone
  • 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 in cash, credit/debit, EBT/SNAP, Healthfirst OTC cards (LIP and CC members only), Health Bucks, Greenmarket Bucks, or Fresh Connect Coupons for next week’s share. Fresh Food Box uses an equitable pricing system to ensure access for all New Yorkers. Customers can choose one of three prices for the same share of food: $14, $17, or $20.
    • *Half-priced Fresh Food Boxes are now available for customers shopping with SNAP! Receive the same great bag of produce for just $7 when you pay with your EBT card at every GrowNYC Fresh Food Box site. *
    • Return the following week to pick up your share containing 6-9 items of fresh, high-quality produce.
    • 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: 646-437-8080
  • GrowNYC Farmers Markets and Youthmarkets: offering seasonal, fresh produce, for New York City residents. Locate a market near you here
  • All GrowNYC markets accept SNAP and EBT. Most markets accept Health Bucks and FMNP checks. See the GrowNYC website for more information on using SNAP/EBT and FMNP.
    • 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.
    • See GrowNYC updates here.
  • Common Pantry: Providing takeaway meals for hot breakfast and dinner programs
    • Online Ordering is back. Click here to get started.
  • To sign up for the Nourish program, visit either our Manhattan or Bronx locations 
    • 8 East 109th Street, East Harlem
    • 1290 Hoe Avenue, Bronx
      • Thursday and Friday at 10AM-2PM
      • Saturday at 10AM-2PM
    • For additional questions about services contact NYCPServices@nycommonpantry.org
  • Farms That Are Delivering: A database of farms nation-wide that are delivering locally and across the country.** **
    • Meat, produce, and dairy that can be ordered for purchase and delivery online

Additional Resources for New Yorkers

Case Management Services

  • See hitesite to locate a Case Management Agency near you

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • SNAP provides food assistance for eligible New Yorkers. SNAP benefits can be used to purchase fresh produce and groceries at participating stores and online retailers.
  • To help stop the spread of COVID-19, many local department of social services and SNAP Centers locations are consolidating their hours until further notice. We are asking New Yorkers to do everything they can through myBenefits.ny.gov. Please call your local district or visit their website to check their operating hours
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • For more locations, visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/locations/snap-locations.page

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

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

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

Online retailers accepting SNAP in NYC:

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

Health Bucks Health Bucks is a coupon program that is run by the City of New York for individuals who receive SNAP benefits, to buy fresh, locally-grown produce. Health Bucks can be used at any NYC Farmers Market that accepts SNAP benefits. 

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

  • East End S02
    2322 3rd Ave, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 860-5147

    • You can use ACCESS HRA to apply for benefits, manage your case, and more. This location will remain open to serve clients whose needs cannot be met through ACCESS HRA or over the phone.

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
    • Those applying can make an appointment by calling one of the centers closest to them.
    • Remote services available only
  • For more information on WIC see the New York State Department of Health WIC website

Organizations Providing WIC Services close to East Harlem (Please call rather than visiting)

  • Boriken Neighborhood Health Center
    2265 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10035
    (212) 289-6650

    • Services offered:
      • Nutrition services and counseling focused on your needs and concerns
      • Health Bucks, which can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets!
      • Breastfeeding promotion and support
      • Individualized food packages
      • Healthy lifestyle promotion
      • Referrals to other health and social services

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