NYC Food Resource Guides

NYC Food Resource Guide: Lower East Side/Chinatown

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: Lower East Side/Chinatown

Below is a resource guide with the following information: meals for children, meals for seniors, retail food stores and their delivery/benefits policies, local food pantries and soup kitchens, resources for homeless people, resources for immigrant populations and resources for people with disabilities.

The Center has also included citywide organizations and additional resources for New Yorkers, which are applicable to community members outside of Lower East Side/Chinatown as well. If you have family, friends or co-workers in other neighborhoods, please refer to our website where we have published additional reports. Please always call the listed organizations before visiting to get the latest information about their services, as many are changing daily. 

If you or someone you know has additional questions or is facing hunger or food insecurity please contact us at info@nycfoodpolicy.org or call the following organizations:

  • USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America): 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (para español)
  • 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

Lower East Side/Chinatown Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens

The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center is collaborating with Plentiful: a completely free, easy-to-use reservation system for food pantries and the people they serve. Through their database, the information below is constantly updated with the latest opening hours and/or changes.

  • American Indian Community House
    39 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 575-3638
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Saturday 1:00PM-4:00PM
    • Services only available for community members and Indigenous families
    • Hours and services vary. Please call or visit website for the most up-to-date information.

  • Asian Americans for Equality
    1 Pike St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 979-8988
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
    • By appointment only or "preregistered"
      • If you are registered in the system previously, then you can access the food pantry.
      • Not accepting new clients as of right now

  • Asian Americans for Equality, Residential Pantry
    108 Norfolk St, #1, New York, NY 10002
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Saturday 1:00PM-5:00PM
    • Open to all on a first come, first served basis

  • BRC Homeless Senior Services
    30 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 533-2020
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-3:30PM
    • Friday 8:00AM-3:00PM
    • This is not food pantry, provides meals only for members over 60 years old
    • Membership-based organization--participants must be members and those that meet the age-requirement (60+) to be eligible for 1 free breakfast and lunch suggestion for one dollar
    • no donation accepted
    • Serves hot lunch for a price of one dollar

  • Community First/Trinity Church Food Pantry
    384 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Monday, Thursday 11:00AM-2:00PM
    • Monday, Thursday 2:30PM-3:00PM
    • Food available by appointment only. To make an appointment, use the Plentiful app or call (917) 697-2842.
    • Vegetarian options

  • Grand Central Food Program, Sunshine Hotel/Bowery Mission
    Between Stanton & Rivington, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 776-2000
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:20PM-8:30PM
    • Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website.
    • Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes.

  • Grand Street Guild
    410 Grand S, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 984-0167
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Wednesday 2:00PM-6:00PM
    • Not a public pantry
      • Once a resident of 410 Grand St, 460 Grand St, 131 Broome St and registered, ID will no longer be required.
    • Food donations accepted on a case by case basis
      • fresh fruits and vegetables
      • focusing on nutrition, matched with the healthy food index

  • Grand Street Settlement - Lower East Side
    80 Pitt St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 674-1740
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Monday-Friday 7:00AM-8:00PM

  • Henry Street Settlement - Good Companions Senior Center
    334 Madison St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 349-2770
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes
    Kosher

    • Tuesday 10:00AM-11:00PM
    • Not a food pantry. The food bank comes and helps distribute the food.

  • New York City Relief, Bowery Mission Ministries - Food Pantry
    227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 674-3456, (212) 226-6214, (800) 736-2773
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-11:00PM
    • ID preferred but not required
    • Canned goods & pantry staples offered
    • Also offer breakfast, lunch and dinner daily to anyone in need at the Bowery campus
      • Breakfast begins at 8 a.m., lunch begins at 1 p.m. and dinner begins at 5 p.m.
      • Meals are served for dining indoors. If preferred, to-go meals are still available upon request.

  • Our Lady Of Sorrows (CCCS)
    103 Pitt St, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 886-9854
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • ID and proof of address required
    • Call (646) 886-9854 to schedule food pickup. Leave name and number to receive a call back for scheduling.
    • Food Donations:
      • Call the office to arrange drop-offs of both perishable and non-perishable items.

  • United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJC) - Adult Luncheon Club Orenstein Building
    15-17 Willett St/Bialystoker Pl, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 475-3857, (212) 673-9328, (212) 233-6037, (212) 460-5730
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No
    Kosher

    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-2:00PM
    • Kosher food only
    • Open to the public but need to fill out a form to receive food

  • University Settlement Senior Center
    189 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Wednesday 9:00AM-1:00PM: Last Wednesdays of the Month
    • Serves ages 60+ years only

  • Vision Urbana
    64 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 897-1741
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes
    Kosher

    • Monday 9:00AM-11:00PM
    • Monday open to the public
    • Mostly door-to-door service and need to register to receive food

  • Grand Central Food Program, Union Square
    Union Sq, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 776-2000
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:30PM-8:40PM
    • Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website.
    • Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes.

  • Hetrick Martin Institute
    2 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 674-2400
    Status: Open
    ID Required: Unknown

    • Friday 3:30PM-7:30PM
    • Open to HMI members and alumni mainly youth members ages 13-24
    • Walk-ins without appointments are allowed before 5PM

  • St. Joseph House/Catholic Worker
    36 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 254-1640
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No
    Kosher,Halal

    • Monday-Friday 9:30AM-11:00AM
    • Serves vegetarian soup, coffee, water, tea, and bread daily
    • Clothes are also available on Wednesdays at 11:30 for men, first come first serve basis

  • The New School Food Pantry
    63 5th Ave L103 (University Center, Event Cafe) , New York, NY 10003
    (212) 229-5900 x3965
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday 10:30AM-3:00PM
    • Tuesday, Wednesday 12:30PM-5:00PM
    • Thursday 12:30PM-3:00PM
    • Food available to New School students only

  • The Parish of Calvary, St. George's Olmsted Hall
    209 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003
    (646) 723-4178
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Thursday 12:00AM-1:00PM
    • Serving bag lunches
    • Enter through the courtyard

  • Village Temple Soup Kitchen
    33 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Saturday 12:00PM-1:00PM
    • Serving meals to go

  • Father's Heart Ministries - Food Pantry
    543 E 11th St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 375-1765
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Saturday 8:30AM-11:00AM: Closed the first Saturday of the month
    • ID is recommended

  • Father's Heart Ministries - Soup Kitchen
    543 E 11th St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 375-1765
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Saturday 8:30AM-11:00AM
    • ID is recommended
    • Bagged breakfast is to-go

  • Graffiti Community Ministries - Food Pantry
    205 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 473-0044
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Wednesday
    • Every Wednesday at 5:30pm there is a community meal and clothing is available to the community
    • Every Saturday at 1PM (except for the first Saturday of every month) there's free bagged lunch at Tompkins square park, 7th St and Ave B

  • Graffiti Community Ministries - Soup Kitchen
    205 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 473-0044
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Wednesday
    • Free lunches handed out in Tompkins Square Park every Saturday at 1PM, except for the first Saturday of each month
      • Tompkins Square Park located at Ave B & Tompkins Square, E 7th St, New York, NY 10009

  • Hope for the Future Ministries - Mobile Food Pantry
    E 7th St & Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
    (631) 752-5771
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Thursday 4:00PM-6:00PM

  • Lower Eastside Girls Club
    402 E 8th St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 982-1633, (646) 479-5073
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Monday 9:30AM-5:30PM
    • Only open to the residents who live near by with an ID.

  • Nazareth Housing Inc., Louise's Pantry, Lower East Side
    206 E 4th St, New York, NY 10009
    (646) 713-2724
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes
    Kosher

    • Tuesday
    • Alternating service
      • Last names every other week A-L beginning November 24th
      • Last names M-Z every other week beginning December 1st

  • Pride Site/Educational Alliance
    25-29 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009
    (646) 395-4371, (646) 395-4405
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Tuesday 5:00PM-6:00PM
    • Come in at 5:00 to register in person and then you can go next time they're open.

  • Street Life Ministries - Tompkins Square Park
    Avenue A & 7th St, New York, NY 10009
    (718) 539-2324
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Tuesday 8:30AM-11:00AM
    • Mobile pantry stops at Tompkins Square Park

  • Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless - Food Pantry
    602 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 228-5254 x16
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Monday 12:30PM-1:30PM
    • Food pantry available by appointment only
    • To make an appointment, text "START" to (646) 257-2520. Note- you cannot call this phone number.
      • answer question and select appointment date

  • Trinity's Services and Food for the Homeless - Soup Kitchen
    602 E 9th St, New York, NY 10009
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Monday-Friday 11:00AM-12:00PM
    • lunch to go only

  • United Jewish Council of the East Side (UJC) - Lillian Wald Senior Center
    12 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 260-2731
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes
    Kosher

    • Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00AM-2:00PM
    • By appointment only. Call (347) 358-1557 or log into the Plentiful app to reserve a spot.
    • Clients can select the items they need based on their family size. Menus are translated to Spanish, Chinese, and English.
    • To sign-up or for help placing an order, call on Fridays between 9:15 am to 2 pm on 212-233-6037 Ext. 110

  • University Community Social Services - Food Pantry
    137 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10009
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM
    • Saturday 1:00PM-2:00PM
    • Hours vary. Call for this week's hours.

  • University Community Social Services - Soup Kitchen
    137 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10009
    Status: Open
    ID Required: Unknown

    • Saturday 8:00AM-2:30PM
    • "Grab and Go" meals
    • Breakfast includes fresh eggs, turkey ham, cheddar cheese, yogurt, granola, oatmeal, pastries, coffee, tea, and fruit.
    • Lunch includes meatloaf served with a salad, side dish, fruit, and dessert! Seasonal garden to table produce
    • indoor seating has been suspended until further notice.

  • God's Love We Deliver
    166 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 294-8100
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Sunday-Friday 6:30AM-8:00PM
    • Medically tailored, home-delivered meals to patients who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves

  • Grand Central Food Program, Chinatown
    Lafayette St & Leonard St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 776-2000
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:45PM-7:55PM
    • 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.

  • New York City Relief, Bowery Mission Ministries - Soup Kitchen
    227 Bowery, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 674-3456, (212) 226-6214, (800) 736-2773
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No
    Kosher,Halal

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-9:00AM: Breakfast
    • Sunday-Saturday 1:00PM-2:00PM: Lunch
    • Sunday-Saturday 5:00PM-6:00PM: Dinner
    • All meals are pre-packed to go
    • Services offered: Shower and clothing Mo-Fr 10 AM-12PM. First come first serve.
    • Offers dietary options if notified in advance
    • Food pantry from 9-11 Mo-Fr

  • The Door - Food Pantry
    555 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 941-9090 x3298
    Status: Open
    ID Required: No

    • Sunday 9:00AM-5:00PM
    • Monday-Friday 10:00AM-6:00PM
    • The Door serves youth ages 12-24
    • Need to be a member of The Door to receive food
    • Text 646-392-8463 to get membership set up, or visit their website

  • The Door - Soup Kitchen
    555 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 941-9090 x3298
    Status: Open
    ID Required: yes

    • Saturday 11:30AM-2:00PM
    • Tuesday 3:30PM-5:30PM
    • Need to be a member of The Door to receive food

  • Food Pantry at Pace University
    1 Kings Plaza, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 346-1546
    Status: Open
    ID Required: Unknown

    • Thursday-Sunday 9:00AM-3:00PM
    • Food available to Pace students, staff, and faculty only
    • need to call back, went to a meeting during call
    • only held twice a month

  • Abounding Grace Ministries
    428 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 614-0370
    Status: Unknown
    ID Required: No

  • Grand Central Food Program, Lower East Side Harm Reduction
    25 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 776-2000
    Status: Closed
    ID Required: No

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:30PM-7:40PM
    • Mobile truck moves through different areas of the city in the evening. To find out when it will visit a neighborhood near you, please check website.
    • Trucks are at each location for about 5-10 minutes

  • St. Mary's Church, St. Vincent Pantry
    440 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
    Status: Closed
    ID Required: Unknown

    • Thursday 12:00PM-5:15PM
    • Serves St. Mary's Church members only
    • No longer in service

  • Project ORE of Educational Alliance
    331 E 12th St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 780-5436
    Status: Closed
    ID Required: Unknown

    • Temporarily closed until end of January.
    • Grab and Go will be available from 12:00pm-1:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    • Grab and Go is on a first come first serve basis

  • The Center for Independence of the Disabled in NY - Manhattan Office
    841 Broadway, Suite 301, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 674-2300
    Status: Closed
    ID Required: No

    • Monday-Friday 9:30AM-5:30PM

  • Grand Central Food Program, St. Mark's Place
    55 St Mark's Pl, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 776-2090
    Status: Closed
    ID Required: No

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.

  • CVS
    500 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 677-1008

    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available 24/7 by Shipt
    • Delivery radius: see the coverage map on store website
    • Delivery fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.

  • Don Juan Grocery & Deli
    110 Forsyth St #C, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 925-7370

    • Sunday 8:00AM-6:00PM
    • Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Monday through Friday around the area. minium $10

  • Duane Reade
    100 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 253-0270

    • Monday-Friday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • Saturday 9:00AM-10:00PM
    • Sunday 10:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Postmates
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $15
    • Delivery fee: $2.99

  • Fine Fare Supermarket
    545 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 505-8345

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases only
    • Delivery radius: local
    • Delivery minimum: $35
    • no phone orders

  • Formaggio Essex
    88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 982-8200

    • Sunday
    • Monday-Saturday
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Mercato

  • Freshco Grocery & Deli
    97 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 466-1010

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:30AM-11:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Seamless, Grubhub, Uber Eats, Delivery.com

  • Heng Li Grocery Store
    329 Grand St, New York, NY 10002

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

  • Highline Deli II
    83 Canal St #6019, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 226-3811

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone, Uber Eat, and Grubhub.

  • K & K Food Deli
    57 Market St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 964-6286

    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone and Seamless
    • Delivery radius: 2 blocks
    • SNAP cannot be used for delivery services

  • Katz's Delicatessen
    205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 254-2246

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by store website, Uber Eats, and Caviar
    • If any issue arises must email
    • Available for nationwide delivery

  • Key Food Supermarket
    43 Columbia St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 598-9184

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

  • Luna Brothers Fruit
    88 Essex St, Stall 14 & 15, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 254-0796

    • Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-8:00PM
    • Friday, Saturday 8:00AM-9:00PM
    • Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP not accepted
    • Delivery by phone

  • My Grocery and Deli
    150 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 780-9279

    • Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-11:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery for in-store purchases only

  • New York Marts
    75 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 374-4088

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone

  • Optimum Gourmet Deli
    243 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 477-4400

    • Sunday-Saturday: 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks
    • Delivery fee: $3
    • Delivery only available up till 5 pm

  • Orchard Grocery
    78 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 757-9910

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-8:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by store website for groceries only
    • Delivery fee: $14.99
    • Curbside pickup available by store website

  • Papito Grocery
    38 Jefferson St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 619-4933

    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-8:00PM
    • Saturday
    • Sunday
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery sometimes available

  • Regina's Grocery
    27 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
    (917) 261-5792

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:30AM-8:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, DoorDash, Ubereats, Seamless, and store website until 5:45PM

  • Rite Aid
    408 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 529-7115

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Instacart
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Russ & Daughters
    179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 475-4880 x1

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-4:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone until 4PM, should call 2 hours in advance
    • In-store pickup available
    • Additional notes: Delivery takes 24 hours to arrive
    • Not delivering on holidays

  • Soho Deli Grocery
    15 Stanton St #2d, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 777-9709

    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, Seamless, Uber Eats, and Postmates

  • Stop 1 Deli
    201 Madison St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 349-8511

    • Sunday-Saturday
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Doordash, Grubhub, and Seamless

  • Stop 1 Deli
    122 Suffolk St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 777-7492

    • Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-11:00PM
    • Sunday 8:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, Doordash, and Seamless

  • Tan Tin Hung Supermarket
    121 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 274-8811

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP accepted

  • The Pickle Guys
    357 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 656-9739

    • Friday 10:00AM-4:00PM
    • Saturday-Thursday 10:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone

  • Tin-Dug Food Market Inc
    129 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 962-5570

    • Monday-Saturday 9:00AM-5:30PM
    • SNAP accepted

  • Union Market
    240 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 677-2441

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone and store website
    • freedelivey under $10 after that $5

  • Whole Foods Market
    95 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 420-1320

    • Sunday-Saturday
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by Amazon
      • Store delivery for anyone who has never had delivery can be done by going to www.amazon.com/wholefoods to sign up for a delivery service invitation

  • Yonah Schimmel's Knish
    137 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 477-2858

    • Sunday-Saturday 11:00AM-5:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone

  • Bedstuy Lil Farmers
    740 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
    (917) 234-8334

    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery radius: 3 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $7

  • Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co
    25 E 17th St, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 675-0550

    • Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-10:30PM
    • Friday 9:00AM-11:00PM
    • Saturday-Sunday 10:00AM-11:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Uber Eats, Postmates, Grubhub, and Seamless

  • Commodities Health Food
    165 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 260-2365

    • Monday-Friday 9:00AM-9:00PM
    • Sunday, Saturday 10:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery minimum: $50
    • 1-1.5 mile radius

  • CVS
    253 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 254-1454

    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available 24/7 by Shipt
    • Delivery radius: see the coverage map on store website
    • Delivery fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.

  • CVS
    20 University Pl, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 260-3052

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-8:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 8:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available 24/7 by Shipt
    • Delivery radius: see the coverage map on store website
    • Delivery fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.

  • Duane Reade
    1 Union Square S, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 358-8206

    • SNAP/WIC accepted

  • East Village Farm & Grocery
    69 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 477-1385

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-2:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone, Grubhub, Seamless, Postmates, and Uber Eats
    • Delivery radius: Bowling Green - 96th St (both East and West)

  • Garden of Eden Marketplace
    7 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 255-4200

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone, Eden Gourmet, Seamless, Grubhub, Instacart, and Mercato
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks
    • Free delivery by phone

  • Gristedes
    25 University Pl, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 353-1330

    • Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday 8:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks

  • Healthy Market Place
    217 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 432-7700

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-4:00AM
    • SNAP accepted, cold food only
    • Delivery available by phone, Postmates, Seamless, UberEats and DoorDash
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Heavenly Market and Deli
    77 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 260-0060

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub

  • Heavenly Market Deli
    44 E 8th St, New York, NY 10003
    (646) 609-3166

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24 hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Uber Eats, Seamless, and Grubhub and by phone

  • Honest Chops
    319 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 388-0762

    • Wednesday-Sunday 11:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Mercato, Postmates, DoorDash, and The Corner Store

  • New Yorkers Foodmarket
    107 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 260-2243

    • Monday, Tuesday 10:00AM-7:30PM
    • Sunday, Wednesday-Saturday 10:00AM-7:00PM
    • SNAP accepted, cold food only
    • Delivery available after in store shopping, and only within neighborhood

  • Prince Deli Market
    59 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 228-9600

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone

  • Rite Aid
    81 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 388-9348

    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by Instacart, Doordash and Uber eats
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • SK Deli Market
    81 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 477-8181

    • Sunday 8:00AM-10:00PM
    • Monday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Seamless

  • Space Market
    1 University Pl #1, New York, NY 10003

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Tarallucci e Vino Union Square
    15 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 228-5400

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, DoorDash, and store website

  • Village Farm Grocery
    146 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 475-7521

    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Seamless, Grubhub, Postmates, DoorDash, and Delivery.com

  • Village Gourmet Grocery
    102 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 228-7951

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-1:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Walgreens
    145 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 677-0214

    • Sunday-Saturday: 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Postmates
    • Curbside pickup available

  • Walgreens
    20 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 375-0734

    • Monday-Friday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • Saturday 8:00AM-10:00PM
    • Sunday 8:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Postmates

  • Westside Market
    180 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 254-0017

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-11:00PM
    • SNAP accepted, cold food only
    • Delivery available by store website, app, email, phone
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery fee: Orders under $25 carry a delivery fee

  • Westside Market
    84 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 253-8400

    • SNAP accepted, cold food only
    • Delivery available by store website
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery fees: Orders under $25 carry a delivery fee

  • Whole Foods Market
    4 Union Square E S, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 673-5388

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by Amazon
      • Store delivery for anyone who has never had delivery can be done by going to www.amazon.com/wholefoods to sign up for a delivery service invitation
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery fees: Delivery fees vary. Free 2-hour delivery for orders over $35.

  • Associated Supermarket
    123 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 260-3159

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:30AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone and for in-store purchases
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $25

  • Brothers Candy & Grocery Store
    542 E 14th St #1, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 473-8308

    • Sunday-Saturday 5:30AM-1:00AM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by Uber Eats and Grubhub

  • Butter Lane
    123 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 677-2880

    • Wednesday, Thursday 12:00PM-8:00PM
    • Friday, Saturday 12:00PM-9:00PM
    • Sunday 12:00PM-7:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery fee: depends on delivery destination

  • Compare Foods Supermarket
    71 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 475-3960

    • Sunday-Friday 7:00AM-9:00PM
    • Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available for in-store purchases only
    • Delivery minimum: $50

  • East Village Finest Deli
    50 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 260-8200

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP accepted, cold food only
    • Delivery available by phone, Uber, Doordash, Grubhub, and Seamless
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • East Village Gourmet Deli
    217 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 253-2113

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery radius: 5 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • East Village New Deli
    115 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 533-2193

    • Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub and Postmates

  • Fancy NY Grill & Deli
    20 Ave D, New York, NY 10009
    (646) 329-6293

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Postmates

  • Key Food Supermarket
    52 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 477-9063

    • Sunday-Saturday: 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Instacart and for in-store purchases
    • Delivery radius: 10 blocks
    • Delivery fee: $5.95 for orders under $100. Orders $100+ come with free delivery.

  • Nur Grocery Two
    301 E 4th St, New York, NY 10009
    (646) 861-3386

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

  • NY Grill & Deli
    191 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 228-7878

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by store website, Grubhub, Seamless, DoorDash, Postmates, and Delivery.com
    • Delivery radius: 5-6 blocks

  • Santa Barbara Deli
    551 E 12th St A, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 254-1732

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub

  • Sheen Brothers
    155 Ave B, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 674-8835

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Deliver available by phone

  • Sunny & Annie's Deli
    94 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 677-3131

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery radius: E 14th St - Second Ave, Houston St - FDR drive

  • Tompkins Finest Deli
    153 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by Grubhub, Postmates, and Seamless

  • Yankee Two Deli Inc
    122 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 677-8383

    • Monday-Thursday 6:00AM-9:30PM
    • Friday 6:00AM-10:00PM
    • Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • Sunday 7:00AM-9:30PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone

  • Ali Baba Organic Marketplace
    1 Mott St, New York, NY 10013

    • Sunday-Saturday: 24/7
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available only visiting store website, Grubhub, Uber Eats, Seamless, DoorDash.
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Civic Deli
    111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 619-2721

    • Monday-Friday 5:30AM-3:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone, Seamless, and Grubhub
    • Delivery by store made within small radius

  • Deluxe Food Market
    79 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 925-5766

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-6:30PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available by phone

  • Duane Reade
    459 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 219-2658

    • SNAP/WIC accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by Postmates
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $15
    • Delivery fee: $2.99

  • Fresh Food Super Deli
    386 Canal St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 941-6236

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone call, Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Seamless
    • In-store pickup available
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Gourmet Garage
    489 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 941-5850

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery available within a 10 block radius by Instacart and website
    • Delivery fee: $8
    • In-store pickup available

  • Gourmet Garage
    366 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 571-5850

    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by store website and Instacart
    • Delivery fee: $8
    • Catering available

  • Hung Lee
    79 Bayard St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 962-5351

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone

  • La Bella Ferrara
    108 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 966-7867

    • Sunday-Friday 10:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Minimum: $50
    • Delivery fee: $20 for under 32nd St

  • May Wah Vegetarian Market
    213 Hester St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 334-4428

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-7:00PM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by store website or phone
    • Delivery radius: Brooklyn and Queens
    • Delivery minimum: $30

  • Meat Centre 錦昌肉食 (Chinatown)
    208 Centre St, New York, NY 10013
    (718) 384-3838

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Pickup available from 6AM-3PM

  • Mon Cher Market
    339 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

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

  • Morgan's Market
    13 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 964-4283

    • Sunday-Saturday 5:30AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone from 8:00AM-6:00PM
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Po Wing Hong Food Market
    49 Elizabeth St Ground Floor, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 966-1080

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • In-store pickup available
    • Delivery available by store website

  • Spring Street Finest Deli
    322 Spring St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 343-2335

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

  • Sunrise Mart 日系スーパー
    494 Broome St #2213, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 219-0033

    • Monday 5:00PM-7:00PM
    • Tuesday-Saturday 12:00PM-7:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Mercato
    • Delivery minimum $20
    • Free in-store pickup

  • Taasha Deli
    400 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 965-0106

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Cash only accepted

  • Thompson Finest Deli
    20 Thompson St, #1A, New York, NY 10013

    • Monday-Wednesday: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Tokyo Mart
    91 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013

    • Monday, Friday: Store Hours
    • Sunday 11:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • 7-Eleven
    111 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 346-0659

    • Sunday-Saturday: Open 24/7
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available 24/7 by 7NOW app
    • Delivery radius: 1.5 miles
    • Delivery fee: Orders below $15 carry a $1.99 delivery fee

  • CVS
    129 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 233-5021

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM: Store Hours
    • Wednesday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-9:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-6:00PM: Pharmacy Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available 24/7 by Shipt
    • Delivery radius: see the coverage map on store website
    • Delivery fees: Orders under $35 have a $7 delivery fee. Orders over $35 have free delivery.

  • Fulton Stall Market
    91 South St, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 349-1380

    • Monday-Saturday
    • SNAP accepted

  • Jubilee Market Place on John
    99 John St, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 233-0808

    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM
    • Sunday-Saturday 5:00AM-2:00AM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • Delivery available by website, phone, Mercato, and for in-store purchases
    • Delivery radius: 15 blocks
    • Free delivery
    • Delivery minimum: $5-10
    • Catering available

  • Key Food Supermarket
    55 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038
    (646) 581-9261

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • Delivery available by Instacart
    • Delivery radius: within store zip code
    • Delivery minimum: $75, under $75 they charge $5 delivery fee

  • New Way Deli & Grocery
    97 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 385-2211

    • Sunday-Saturday 5:00AM-11:30PM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 10:45AM-3:00PM: Delivery Hours
    • SNAP not accepted
    • Delivery available by phone
    • Delivery radius: 2-3 blocks
    • Delivery minimum: $10-$15
    • Delivery fee: $1-$2

  • Seaport Deli
    64 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 858-9331

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-10:00PM
    • Sunday-Saturday 12:00AM-1:00AM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Only cold food delivery
    • Do not deliver with SNAP
    • Delivery radius: local
    • Delivery minimum: $10

  • Wai Wah Market
    17 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM: Store Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

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.

  • 207 Gourmet Deli
    207 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • AM/PM Deli & Grocery
    34 Rutgers St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Anna Grocery Inc
    95 Canal St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Big Apple Food Market
    219 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 858-3111

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP accepted

  • Bor Kee Food Market Inc
    241 Grand St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Broome Street Grocery
    157 Broome St #1, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • C.T. Seafood Marts
    250 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 274-0990

    • SNAP accepted

  • Chao Hui Grocery Store
    9 Market St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Chinatown Supermarket
    109 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 213-9868

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

  • Chun Zhu Deli
    67 Division St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Clinton Deli & Grocery
    72 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 254-0916

    • Monday-Saturday
    • Sunday
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Dimes Market
    143 Division St, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 870-5113

    • Monday-Friday 8:00AM-9:00PM
    • Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Ding Hao Grocery Inc
    68 Henry St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Eastside Glatt
    500 Grand St, New York, NY 10002

    • Monday, Tuesday
    • Wednesday, Thursday
    • Friday
    • SNAP accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Farmers Convenience
    87 Pitt St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Fong On
    81 Division St, New York, NY 10002
    (917) 261-7222

    • Sunday, Tuesday-Saturday 11:00AM-7:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Fong's Grocery Store
    74 Canal St #1, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Fu Xing Grocery
    48 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
    (917) 689-2135

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:30AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Fuzhou Good Taste Grocery
    75 E Broadway, Unit 125, New York, NY 10002
    (917) 679-8577

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • George Meat Market
    288 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 334-8429

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Golden Way Market
    11 Market St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Grand Advance Supermarket
    272 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 219-8883

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:30AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP accepted

  • Grand Century Market Inc
    281 Grand St A, New York, NY 10002

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Hart Food
    71-73 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Hester Corner Grocery
    119D Hester St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Janico Deli Grocery
    309 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Luis Meat Market
    88 Essex St, Store 26, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 673-8380

    • Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:00PM
    • Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP accepted

  • MA Grocery
    127 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Mini Cart Convenient Store
    159 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 533-1914

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Monroe Market
    9 Monroe St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • New Lou Cheng Market Inc
    51 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • New Star Fish Market
    88 Essex St, #28, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 475-8365

    • Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:00PM
    • Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted

  • Nobel Deli Inc
    523 Grand St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • NY Grill & Deli
    208 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • P & T Market NY Inc
    33 Market St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 587-6287

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

  • Rivington Foods Market
    210 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • S & J Grocery
    27 Essex St #1, New York, NY 10002

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • SC Meat Market
    63 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 941-5530

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:30AM-6:30PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Super A Mart
    101 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 431-6458

    • Monday-Wednesday
    • Friday-Sunday
    • SNAP accepted

  • Viva Fruits & Vegetables
    88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 353-0871

    • Monday-Saturday 8:00AM-8:00PM
    • Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP accepted

  • 4th Street Food Co-Op
    58 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 674-3623

    • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:00PM-8:00PM
    • Wednesday 4:00PM-8:00PM
    • Saturday 12:00PM-6:00PM
    • Sunday 12:00PM-7:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • Delivery in special circumstances, such as immunocompromised people and senior citizens

  • 7-Eleven
    813 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

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

  • 325 Dreamland
    325 2nd Ave, Store 3, New York, NY 10003

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Andy's Deli
    873 Broadway, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 477-1110

    • Monday 6:00AM-12:00AM
    • Tuesday-Saturday 6:00AM-2:00AM
    • Sunday 6:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Delivery available by Door dash, Uber eats, and Grubhub

  • Atmi One Corporation
    166 2nd Ave #5719, New York, NY 10003

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • City Gourmet Deli Cafe
    238 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003

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

  • CVS
    215 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
    (646) 602-8237

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

  • Epicurean Market
    45 University Pl, New York, NY 10003

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Jean-Francois Hebert
    115 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • John's Fruits
    817 Broadway #5, New York, NY 10003

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Kimchee Harvest
    E 16th St & W St, New York, NY 10003

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • New York 1 Deli
    53 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Pan Ya
    8 Stuyvesant St, New York, NY 10003

    • Thursday-Tuesday 8:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • St. Marks Market
    21 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 253-7777

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

  • Village Gourmet Grocery
    102 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-1:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • A & H Grocery
    206 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Alphabet Grocery Inc
    89 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Anwar Grocery
    106 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Avenue D Grocery Corporation
    23 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Deli Delight
    19 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Duel Grocery
    93 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • El Hasel Grocery
    32 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 228-1406

    • SNAP/WIC accepted

  • Magham Deli
    67 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Neighborhood Deli
    185 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 466-3354

    • Monday-Saturday 6:00AM-2:00AM
    • Sunday 6:00AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • In-store pickup available by phone

  • The Fruit Stand
    100 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-11:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Your Desire in Food
    53 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

    • Sunday-Thursday 7:00AM-1:00AM
    • Friday-Saturday 7:00AM-4:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Zaragoza
    215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 780-9204

    • Sunday-Saturday 9:30AM-12:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • 18 Chung Chou City
    18 Mott St, New York, NY 10013

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:30PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • 57 Bayard Meat Market
    57 Bayard St A, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 619-6206

    • SNAP accepted in-store only

  • 59 Bayard Market
    59 Bayard St A, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 608-8866

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-6:30PM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only

  • 212 Grand Food Corp.
    212 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
    (718) 937-2746

    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • In-store pickup available

  • Bangkok Center Grocery
    104 Mosco St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 349-1979

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-7:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

  • Broadway Market Co
    427 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

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

  • Chung Chou City I
    218-220 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 274-9338

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP accepted in-store only
    • In-store pickup available

  • Food Mart
    189 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Fruit and Vegetables Stand
    Hester St & Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Hong Kong Supermarket
    157 Hester St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 966-4943

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:00AM-7:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • In-store only

  • Jubilee Market
    447 Broadway #A1, New York, NY 10013

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • K & S Food Market (Reishi)
    169 Hester St, New York, NY 10013

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • M & M Market Deli
    529 Broome St A, New York, NY 10013

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-10:00PM
    • SNAP accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Mahant 385
    385 Canal St, New York, NY 10013
    (347) 701-1924

    • Sunday-Saturday 8:30AM-11:00AM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • In-store pickup available

  • New Kam Man Supermarket
    200 Canal St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 571-0330

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • In-store pickup only

  • New York Mart
    128 Mott St, New York, NY 10013

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Sam's Deli
    30 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Sun Vin Grocery Store
    75 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013

    • Monday 9:00AM-7:30PM
    • Tuesday-Sunday 9:00AM-8:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Sunshine Food Market
    135 Mott St, New York, NY 10013

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • The Market NYC
    449 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Tong Ren Grocery
    42 Mott St #2A, New York, NY 10013

    • Sunday-Saturday 6:30AM-6:30PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • Additional notes: Chinese-speaking only

  • United Grocery & Deli Corporation
    177 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Win Seafood Market
    218 Canal St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 227-2104

    • SNAP/WIC accepted
    • In-store pickup available

  • 150 Market
    150 William St, New York, NY 10038

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Chen Chang Grocery Inc
    31 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Chen Chang Grocery Inc
    31 N Catherine St, New York, NY 10038

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Duane Reade
    17 John St, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 619-7181

    • Monday-Friday 7:00AM-9:00PM
    • Sunday, Saturday 9:00AM-9:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC accepted

  • First Top Food
    22 1/2 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 385-2272

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

  • Hai Thanh Seafood
    19-21 Henry St, New York, NY 10038

    • Sunday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • James Market
    45 St James Pl, New York, NY 10038

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Loho Grocery
    37 Madison St, New York, NY 10038

    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Plaza Deli
    127 John St, New York, NY 10038

    • Monday-Friday: Open 24 Hours
    • Saturday 12:00AM-5:00PM
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted
    • No contact Information available

  • Rite Aid
    7 Madison St, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 791-5795

    • Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-12:00AM: Store Hours
    • Sunday-Saturday 9:00AM-10:00AM: Senior Shopping Hours
    • SNAP/WIC not accepted

Farmers' Markets in Lower East Side/Chinatown

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

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

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

Community Fridges in Lower East Side/Chinatown

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.

  • Essex Market Plant-Based Community Fridge
    220 Broome St, New York 10002
    • Open 24/7
  • Accepts fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, canned goods, dried packaged goods, and grains
  • Does not accept any animal-based foods
  • Plant-based community fridge developed by The Essex Street Market Vendor Association and Artists Athletes Activists.
  • East Village Community Fridge
    197 1st Ave, New York 10003
    • Open 24/7
  • Located in front of S'Mac restaurant
  • Accepts cooked food (labeled and dated), raw/fresh foods (fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat), non-perishables (jarred or canned food, rice, beans, pasta, cereal), non-food items (soap, toothpaste, and other hygiene products), and pet food
  • 6th St Fridge
    638 E 6th St, New York 10009
    • Mainly operates weekly emergency food distribution
  • Loisaida CommUnity Fridge
    602 E 9th St, New York 10009
    • Open 24/7
  • Accepts cooked food (labeled and dated), raw/fresh foods (fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat), non-perishables (Jarred or canned foods, rice, beans, pasta, cereal), non-food items (toothpaste, soap, other hygiene products), pet food
  • Cooked food must be labeled with ingredients
  • Broome & Bowery Fridge
    329 Broome St, New York 10002
    • Temporarily closed. Looking for new location.

Social Services in Lower East Side/Chinatown

Child and Family Services in Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • Grand Street Settlement - Manhattan Child & Family Center - Essex Street
    60 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 677-6990

    • Services offered: Child care center for children ages 3-5
      • In-person learning for children are available now.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • In-person learning for over 800 children in the early childhood programs
      • Support elders by moving senior meals to delivery to continue to support their nutrition and make daily calls to all of the senior participants to reduce social isolation and monitor their health and safety.
      • Continue to provide benefits assistance via online or telephone support to allow everyone in the community to access emergency benefits and information they need to protect their families and economic well-being through this crisis.
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: 8AM-6PM

  • University Settlement - Early Childhood Center
    184 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 453-4584

    • Services offered: High-quality early childhood programs for low-income parents/working parents, providing children with literacy and math curricula, small classes, and multi-lingual teachers
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Early childhood and after school programs have resumed in-person operation
    • Hour of Operation- 8AM-5:45PM, Mon-Fri
      • Senior Services: Meals on Wheels services continue, as well as some meal pickup and telephone-based assistance to Senior Center members

  • Lower East Side Family Union - Main Office
    227 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 260-0040

    • Services offered: Provides community-based services and family support

  • Administration for Children's Services, Bronx
    150 Williams St, New York, NY 10038
    (718) 933-1212, Main Office: (212) 341-0900

    • Services offered: Foster care, child abuse care, adoption, and assistance with other child focused issues.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Some services are available in-person

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 Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • INCLUDEnyc - Special Education Parent Center
    116 E 16th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 677-4650

    • Services offered: Center providing parents of children with disabilities with information, resources, coaching, strategies, Special Education program support, and individual direct consultations.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Offices are open
      • Mon - Fri 8AM-5PM

  • The Center for Independence of the Disabled in NY - Manhattan Office
    841 Broadway, Suite 301, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 674-2300

    • Services offered: Advocates for disability civil rights and a strong safety net of benefits and services; assistance in applying for various programs, housing, and employment; help with Medicaid, teaching life skills
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • All communication with clients is virtual through video or phone calls
      • Appointment in-person visits

  • AHRC New York City - Family Reimbursement
    83 Maiden Ln, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10038
    (917) 715-8035

    • Services offered: Monetary assistance to people with developmental disabilities who live with their family. In-home support with individualized services as well.

  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital - Kress Vision Program
    156 Williams St, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 233-8483

    • Services offered: Provides free vision care and services to members of the community that do not have access to health insurance. 
    • Call for an appointment!

  • NYC Department of Finance - SCRIE/DRIE Walk-In Center
    66 John St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 639-9675

    • Services offered: Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), IDNYC, Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (​SCRIE). Provides tenants with disabilities (including veterans and seniors) exemption from rent increases via phone/virtual.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • The Manhattan and Queens Assistance Centers are open for in-person assistance by appointment only. Customers can schedule an appointment anytime. Telephone appointments will remain available.
    • Additional information:
      • Languages spoken: English, Arabic, Korean, Russian, Spanish
      • Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM

  • NYS Commission for the Blind
    80 Maiden Lane, Suite 401 , New York, NY 10038
    (212) 825-5710

    • Services offered: Provides individuals of all ages who are legally blind or visually impaired with rehabilitation and vocational services
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Facility is open with limited capacity; leave detailed message on voicemail for help

Education and Employment Services in Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • New York Public Library - Seward Park Branch - Adult Learning Center
    192 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 477-6770

    • Services offered: English classes, writing workshops for adults, online lectures series about different books and stories, like odyssey and Iliad.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Online events and classes can be found on the listed website
      • Registration required (via telephone: 212-714-8420 or email english@nyp.org)
      • Masks no longer required for entry (effective 03/14/22)
    • Opening Hours:
      • Mon-Thurs 10:00AM-8:00PM
      • Fri-Sat 10:00AM-5:00PM
      • Closed on Sundays

  • The Educational Alliance - Manny Cantor Center
    197 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 395-4280

    • Services offered: Connecting the unemployed with work opportunities and resources, access to clothing and food, finding housing, legal services and support filing taxes during tax season.
    • The Center for Recovery and Wellness - they are offering residential and outpatient treatment programs, free food pantry and employment services.
    • All services have resumed in-person.
    • Additional Information:
      • Mon-Thurs 6:30AM-9:00PM
      • Fri 6:30AM- 6PM
      • Sat-Sun: 9:00AM-6:00PM

  • Ukrainian National Women's League of America, Inc.
    203 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 533-4646

    • Services offered: An organization providing education to inform the public about Ukrainian history, literature, arts, and traditions; also provides humanitarian aid in the United States and Ukraine; accept monetary donations, ongoing fundraiser, advocacy campaigns

Health and Medical Services in Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • Community Healthcare Network - Lower East Side
    150 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 477-1120

    • Services offered: Healthcare for adults, children, women (gynecology) and new moms (prenatal and postpartum); family planning and sexual health services; dental care; mental and behavioral health; nutrition counseling; immunizations; social services.
      • Office open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, closed Saturdays
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Offers Telehealth visits
      • In-person visits must wear a mask
      • Vaccination is not required

  • Community Healthcare Network - Seward Park Campus SBHC
    350 Grand St, Room 240, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 634-7550

    • Services offered: Primary health care for teens, sexual health services, nutrition counseling, immunizations, school and sports physicals, emergency contraception, vision and hearing tests, depression screening, dental care, and podiatry.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Offers Telehealth visits
      • Vaccination is not required.

  • The First Chinese Presbyterian Church of NYC - Community Affairs Corporation
    61 Henry St, New York, NY 10002

    • Services offered: Aims to provide people with social service such as cultural education, health care, and public welfare
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM-5PM

  • Aid for AIDS - New York Immigrant AIDS Link
    131 Varick St, Suite 1006, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 337-8043

    • Services offered: Social and support services to immigrants with or at risk for HIV including access to treatment, advocacy, education, case management, and training to improve quality of life
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Currently offering HIV testing, prevention services, and health insurance assistance for Latino immigrants
      • Not offering housing assistance or legal services at this time
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Mon - Friday, 10AM-3PM

  • Charles B. Wang Community Health Center – Walker Street
    125 Walker St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013

    • Services offered: Affordable pediatric healthcare to the underserved populations, teen resource center
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • WIC program should be back open now
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday 9AM-5PM and Sunday 9AM-5PM

  • Public Health Solutions - Health Insurance Navigator Program - Chinatown
    40 Worth St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10038
    (718) 219-4539, (646) 619-6541

    • Services offered: We help eligible families and individuals enroll in health insurance through the NY State of Health Marketplace. Our trained staff provide one-on-one assistance with applications and renewals and walk you through the sign-up process step-by-step.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Health insurance enrollment services in-person are temporarily unavailable at offices until further notice. Virtual services are available – enrollment staff will assist you over the phone.
    • Additional information:
      • Our Facilitated Enrollment for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (FE-ABD) Program helps individuals who are age 65 and older, or certified blind, or living with disabilities to apply for Medicaid and the Medicare Savings Program.

  • Asian Americans For Equality - Housing and Community Services
    111 Division St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 979-8988

    • Services offered: Assists in applying for affordable housing
      • Health care applications
      • Medical billing issues
      • Medicare premium waivers
      • Applying for affordable housing
      • Applying for NYCHA housing
      • Housing court matters
      • Citizenship applications
      • Green Card replacement/renewal
      • Fee waivers for applications
      • Family petitions
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Staff is working remotely. Full range of programs and services is available to help communities cope with the COVID-19 crisis

  • Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC)- Casa de Los Vecinos
    131 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 533-1416

    • Services offered: Residence providing formerly homeless adults (ages 18+) diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder and/or living with HIV/AIDS with long-term housing and medication monitoring, substance abuse counseling and support groups, and education and life skills workshops.
    • Additional information:
      • By referral only; all services provided to clients only

  • Safe Horizon - Streetwork Lower East Side
    33 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 602-6404

    • Services offered: Drop-in centers for homeless youth, providing hot meals, showers, and clothing; medical care; legal assistance; mental health services; sexual health help; assistance acquiring ID and public benefits; housing advocacy.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Fully open now at limited capacity
      • The food pantry is available and hot meals are provided Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12PM-5PM

  • The GLBT Project, Inc.
    39 Eldridge St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 701-3731

    • Services offered: Housing and rent referrals for LGBTQ adults

  • Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) - Palace SRO
    315 Bowery, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 533-5656

    • Services offered: Supported residential facility providing homeless and/or mentally ill seniors with permanent housing. Offers employment assistance, mental health services, and counseling.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • All services resume in person

  • Cooper Square Committee
    61 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 228-8210

    • Services offered: The Cooper Square Committee provides housing, counseling and social services, free of charge, to area residents — i.e. people residing between E 14th St and Delancey St, from the Bowery to Avenue D
      • Senior program for assistance with government benefits
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Appointments are back in person, by appointment only
      • Remote services are available
    • Additional information:
      • Offers tenant organizing assistance and tenant counseling for eviction problems
      • For any additional questions, call (212)-228-8210 or email csc@coopersquare.org

  • Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) - Glass Factory SRO
    139 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009
    (646) 602-0715

    • Services offered: Single-room occupancy and social services for low-income adults with HIV/AIDS.
    • leases and rent that is affordable.

  • Community Access - Stanton House
    190 Stanton St, New York, NY 10009
    (646) 257-5667

    • Services offered: Supportive housing dedicated to helping people with psychiatric disabilities and chemical additions move from shelters and hospitals into the community and onto the path toward independent living.
    • Additional information:
      • At this time, not allowing visitors to the buildings.
      • Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM-5PM

  • Nazareth Housing - Center for Learning and Self-Sufficiency (CLASS)
    519 E 11th St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 777-1010, (347) 396-3165

    • Services offered: Homelessness prevention, food pantry, financial literacy, supportive housing, emergency family shelter, and urgent needs assistance
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Emergency Family Shelter, Supportive Housing, and Maintenance staff are operating on a staggered, alternating schedule, reducing the points of contact between staff, clients, and the broader community while minimizing disruption to these critical services. 
      • The Homelessness Housing Stability Support team is working remotely and continuing to assist clients every day with benefits enrollment, eviction prevention, urgent needs assistance and housing applications.

  • New York Foundation for Senior Citizens - George Daly House
    269 E 4th St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 260-9825

    • Services offered: Short-term transitional housing facility offering individuals (ages 45+) shelter services including three meals a day and recreational activities only for those in the facility.
    • Services affected by COVID-19
      • None
    • Additional Information
      • Social work staff available Mo-Sa 09:00AM-05:00PM
      • Hours of service: Monday-Friday 09:00 AM-05:00 PM

  • The Meatloaf Kitchen
    137 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10009

    • Services offered: Assistance with issues related to welfare, substance abuse rehab, and finding shelter, healthcare, or employment
    • Additional information:
      • Breakfast every Saturday, 9:15AM-10AM. Grab-and-go breakfast of fresh eggs, turkey ham, cheddar cheese, yogurt, granola, oatmeal, pastries, coffee, tea and fruit.
      • Lunch, 1PM-2PM. Grab-and-go meatloaf lunch served with a salad, side dish, fruit and dessert. Seasonal garden to table produce. Vegetarians are welcome.

  • Women's Prison Association (WPA) - Sarah Powell Huntington House
    347 E 10th St, New York, NY 10009
    (646) 292-7710, (646) 292-7740

    • Services offered: Sarah Powell Huntington House (SPHH) is WPA’s homeless shelter for formerly incarcerated and at-risk women and their children
    • Additional information:
      • Must have a referral from Dept of Homeless Services

  • New York City Rescue Mission
    90 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 226-6214

    • Services offered: Emergency overnight shelter for women; shelter for men; residential recovery substance abuse treatment program for men; overnight shelter is offered daily. Institution has Social worker on site to guide for the next steps. Housing is offered for 7 days. 
    • Serving breakfast and lunch, and dinner at 227 Bowery 
      • Clothing services 10 am Monday - Friday first 20-25 people at 227 Bowery
      • No clothes are given at this location, clothing referrals are offered at this location and the items can be picked up at 227 Bowery Street location
    • Intake for women is from 3-3:30, 7 days a week
    • Intake for men is from 3:45-5 7 day a week

  • Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) - Court Office
    111 Centre St, Room 323, New York, NY 10013
    (917) 633-8836 (Food Pantry); (212) 566-0900

    • Services offered: Provides advocacy and legal representation for tenants with housing needs including eviction, repair issues, and/or landlord harassment. Offers pantry distribution via lottery.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • On-site programming has been suspended and all services are being offered remotely.
      • The food pantry remains open. Sign-up is required.

  • Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) - Chinatown Community Center
    2 Mott St, Room 200, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 619-3072

    • Services offered: Assists seniors in Chinatown in making their homes safe and hazard-free. Community Services.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services may be reached online and will be addressed/reached out to promptly / in person
      • Health-screening needed
      • Mask and social distancing required
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Sunday to Monday 9AM-5PM

  • Asian Americans for Equality - Community Development Fund
    2 Allen St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 964-2288

    • Services offered: Promotes homeownership for minority, immigrant, low- and moderate-income, and underserved households
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Remote services are available
    • Additional Information:
      • Operation Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM

  • Cabrini Immigrant Services (In collaboration with Church of the Good Shepherd)
    139 Henry St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 791-4590

    • Services offered: Legal and social services for immigrants including assistance with naturalization applications, citizen certificates, and referrals. No asylum cases are currently accepted. Cases must be within the 5 boroughs.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • CIS-NYC’s physical offices are open and, some staff are working remotely.
      • Immigration legal services, social services, and community education events are now in-person, although some lawyers may hold Zoom meetings.
      • If you are an existing client, your case manager will contact you with their temporary contact information.

  • Chinatown YMCA - Hester Street Community Center
    100 Hester St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 219-8393

    • Services offered: English as a second language (ESL) classes, after school programming for junior children, counseling services, resources
      • Back to operating on in-person services offered.

  • Chinese American Planning Council (CPC) - Manhattan Community Services Center
    165 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 941-0030

    • Services offered: Educational grants for essential workers, food information and education, health care information and services for immigrants, health insurance enrollment, HIV/AIDS services, immigrant education programs; food stamps; help with medicare; after school program for children; English classes; proper housing services;
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Facilities are now open, but by appointment only
    • Additional Information
      • Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM

  • Chinese Progressive Association
    230 Grand St, Room 504, New York, NY 10002

    • Services offered: Immigration assistance including English and citizenship classes
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Offices are closed for in-person services. Contact by listed phone or email. Please leave your name, phone number, and a message when you call
      • All English and Citizenship classes are being conducted through distance learning

  • Indochina Sino - American Community Center
    170 Forsyth St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 253-1532

    • Services offered: Offers adult literacy ESOL education, adult basic education, citizen class, and youth employment training program
    • Additional information:
      • Hours:
        • Monday - Friday, 9AM-5PM
        • Saturday - Sunday, 9AM-3PM

  • Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund
    99 Hudson St, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 966-5932

    • Services offered: A legal rights organization offering all individuals/communities, particularly the Asian-American community, assistance with immigration applications and forms, and legal consultation on cases involving immigration, labor, voting rights and employment law.
    • Anti trafficking, education equity, housing, immigrant rights, etc
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • All services are offered at this time, and staff are able to refer you to other organizations if they are unable to help
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30AM-5:30PM

  • Chinese American Planning Council (CPC) - Open Door Senior Center
    168 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 941-0920

    • Services offered: Assistance with immigration, educational programs, family support programs, community and economic empowerment programs
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Open Door Senior Center has not re-opened yet
    • Additional information:
      • Languages spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese

  • Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
    62 Mott St, Floor 2, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 226-6280

    • Services offered: Support for affordable/senior housing applications, MetroCard and transportation, food benefits, elderly services, and others
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services are available in-person at limited capacity at this time (depends on how busy that day)
      • Housing and social security assistance on Wednesdays from 10AM-12PM, and from 1PM-2PM; service is limited for 8 to 10 people at a time
      • Immigration services on Thursdays and Fridays (same limited hours)
      • SNAP food benefits assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays (same limited hours)
      • General inquiries available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (same limited hours)
      • MetroCard, free phone, etc on Monday and Tuesday
      • Tax services begin in the first week of February

  • Greater Chinatown Community Association
    6 Doyer St, Unit 130306, New York, NY 10013

    • Services offered: Provides beneficial services for the many needs of the Chinatown community, especially for newly arrived immigrants and the elderly. The goal is to help those living within Chinatown with access to adult education, medicine/health, recreation/culture and consultation/aid.

  • NYS Department of Labor (NYSDOL) - Division of Immigrant Policies and Affairs
    199 Church St, New York, NY 10013
    (877) 466-9757

    • Services offered: Provides information for immigrants, services related to labor and wages (Know Your Rights), and information on food pantries
    • support and protect immigrants where necessary, help integrate immigrants into the economic fabric of the state, and support businesses with compliance and other services

  • Catholic Charities, Immigration Legal Services & Refugee Resettlement
    80 Maiden Ln, 13th & 14th Floors, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 419-3764, (212) 419-3700

    • Services offered: Assistance with immigration applications and court defense, work authorization, integration and case management support, support to unaccompanied minors, job development, English and civics, and citizenship preparation.

  • Hamilton-Madison House - Knickerbocker Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC)
    36 Monroe St #D-G1, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 349-0616

    • Services offered: Provides English language, computer, and career skills lessons, translation services, and legal assistance
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Appointment by reservation only
      • Health screening required at appointment
    • open 5 days a week
      • Social distancing and mask wearing is encouraged

  • Hamilton-Madison House - Youth Development Programs & Immigrant and Community Services
    50 Madison St, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 349-3724 x9301

    • Services offered: Adult education programming through BMCC- need to register through there, including free English as Second Language (ESL) classes, an employment training program for non-English-speaking adults, a conversational English language partner program, and youth development service, lunch programs and food pantry, tech classes, behavioral and mental health services.
    • drug, alcohol and gambling-addiction treatment 
    • Teen programs in early afternoon
    • Senior programs
    • recovery program for adults with psychiatric disabilities. requirements : 18 years of age or older, Designated mental illness, Functional deficit due to the severity and duration of mental illness.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Providing online childhood education and support; remote behavioral health services, and virtual music lessons available
      • Senior Services: Senior Centers will discontinue distributing and delivering hot meals to senior members. Seniors can Grab-and-Go their meals. Staff will continue to check-in with senior members on a daily basis to assess their well-being and needs.
      • Vaccination is not required.
      • Health Screening is necessary.

  • Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI)
    100 Gold St, Lower Level, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 442-1541 x1

    • Services offered: Senior services, housing and government benefits assistance, and medical referrals for Japanese-Americans, connect clients to benefits ; home health aid, organizes programs where Japanese elderly can interact
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Office is closed with staff working remotely until further notice, but office had begun to open twice a week
      • In person services are by appointment
      • Appointments are available in person and can be made by calling the hotline or through email
    • Additional information:
      • Hotline: (212) 442-1541 (Monday – Friday, 10AM to 5PM)

  • Chinese Christian Herald Crusades - Chinatown Branch
    38 Market St, New York, NY 10002

    • Services offered: Legal services, immigrant support services, ESL courses, senior programs and cultural programming, education, music, book store

  • Henry Street Settlement - Neighborhood Resource Center
    269 Henry St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 471-2400 x212

    • Services offered: Provides support and guidance for Lower East Side residents in a number of ways, including: benefits screenings, legal services, financial services, health insurance, and family support
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Senior services, and the Parent Center are remote and providing services—from counseling to exercise classes—online
    • Additional information:
      • Languages spoken: English, Chinese, Spanish

  • Good Old Lower East Side, Inc. (GOLES)
    173 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 533-2541, (212) 358-1231

    • Services offered: Provides residents of Manhattan's Lower East Side below 14th Street down to Bowery St (zip codes: 10002, 10003, 10009, 10038) with eviction prevention services, tenant organizing, housing court assistance, legal referrals, and information on housing. Homeless prevention, help with benefits (food stamps, etc)
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Only seeing clients in office by appointment
      • Tuesdays and Fridays are hybrid --> virtual work
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10AM-6PM in office. Tuesday and Friday 10am-6pm remotely
      • Close for lunch at 1-2, Staff meetings at 4:30 for Mondays --> shuts down earlier
      • Appointment only

  • Manhattan Legal Services - Lower Manhattan
    40 Worth St, Suite 606, New York, NY 10013
    (917) 661-4500, (646) 442-3100

    • Services offered: Offers representation in a variety of matters, including naturalization applications, work authorization, adjustment of status, replacement of permanent residence cards, alien relative petitions, immigrant visa processing and removal proceedings. LSNYC attorneys also provide domestic violence immigration-related services, including VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers and U-visa applications.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Legal Services NYC’s offices are closed to the public due to COVID-19, but dedicated staff is still working remotely to get justice for new and existing clients.

  • New York City Family Justice Center - Manhattan
    80 Centre St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 602-2800

    • Services offered: The New York City Family Justice Center, Manhattan provides legal and social services all in one location for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, gender based violence, and sex trafficking.
      • legal services for family services only
      • This location only serves Manhattan. Client will have to call the appropriate location for the borough they live in. 
    • Case management to help with legal family court cases and counseling services.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Case management is available remotely or in-person
      • In-person services to clients offered to patients by appointment only. If clients are unable to speak over phone, cannot connect online or are first-time clients, walk-ins are welcome, but they will need to be screened
    • The Center is open Monday-Friday, 9-5

  • The Door - Main Office
    555 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
    (212) 941-9090

    • Services offered: Provides adolescents ages 12-24 with free counseling, legal, and homeless and runaway youth services
    • Must first become a Door Member to access services by emailing to apply.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Facility is slowly reopening, but staff remain available remotely
      • Adolescent healthcare and counseling is open for virtual telehealth appointments and limited in-person services
    • Additional Information:

  • Legal Aid Society - Water Street
    199 Water St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 577-3300 x6

    • Services offered: Provides low-income clients (including immigrants and the homeless) with free legal services, including a homeless rights hotline and a health law unit that assists with benefits, social security, health care, unemployment and employment, and juvenile legal services.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Office is closed with reduced staff, but services remain available remotely

Mental Health Services in Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • Henry Street Settlement - Community Consultation Center
    40 Montgomery St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 233-5032

    • Services offered: Mental health services, assistance enrolling in affordable health care coverage, vocational training, parenting classes and benefits screenings, as well as free legal and financial counseling.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Center has a hybrid operation. The majority of the services are offered via telehealth
    • Additional information:
      • Languages spoken: English, Chinese, Spanish

  • HRA Adult Protective Services - Bronx Office
    109 E 16th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 630-1853, (929) 252-8500

    • Services offered: Provides services for physically and/or mentally impaired adults.

  • EAC Network - NYC
    60 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013

    • Services offered:
      • Nutritious meals from Meals On Wheels, nutrition services, and vital case management services for vulnerable seniors and other high-risk populations
      • Adult guardianship services for incapacitated adults who are unable manage aspects of daily life on their own
      • Multi-disciplinary team services for children who have been, or at risk of being, abused and sexually exploited
      • Mental health and clinical case management services
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Case management office closed with staff working remotely

Mutual Aid Organizations in Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • Bowery Mission
    227 Bowery , New York, NY 10002
    (212) 674-3456

    • Services offered: The Bowery Mission serves homeless and hungry New Yorkers and provides services that meet their immediate needs and transforms their lives from poverty and hopelessness to hope.

  • Henry Street Volunteers
    En Español (513) 445-8532

    • Services offered: Distributes emergency meal kits to high-risk seniors in the Vladeck Housing area provided to Henry Street by City Meals.
    • Additiional information:
      • Henry Street offers programs through seven divisions: youth services, primary and behavioral health, senior services, workforce development center, visual and performing arts/abrons arts center, and youth & workforce development and housekeeping services.

Senior Services in Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • New York Foundation For Senior Citizens (NYFSC) - Ridge Street Gardens
    80 Ridge St, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 598-4148

    • Services offered: Affordable housing for low-income seniors
    • Additional information:
      • Breakfast and lunch for seniors with assisted living is available for EHP only.

  • United Jewish Council of The Lower East Side
    465 Grand St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 233-6037

    • Services offered: Home care, food assistance, and social services for the elderly
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • UJC Home Care is open
      • Social services staff meet with clients over the phone to provide case assistance and wellness checks
      • UJC meals are home-delivered; dining room is currently closed to seniors
      • Pantry services are open by appointment at the Orenstein Building and Lillian Wald Senior Center. Only digital orders are accepted. Visit UJCL website to place an order for the month.
      • Emergency Meal Box deliveries: If you or someone you know needs help accessing food during this time, call to arrange for twice weekly food deliveries.
      • UJC hosts wellness and art classes via Zoom and phone
    • Additional information:
      • Food Pantry Hours:
        • Monday - Thursday, 9AM-5PM
        • Friday, 9AM-2PM

  • Vision Urbana, Inc.
    200 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 626-9748

    • Services offered: Recreational activities for seniors, case management/service coordination, computer access, food pantry, mentoring, and translation/interpreter services

  • The Martha Stewart Center for Living Outpatient Practice at Mount Sinai - Union Square
    10 Union Sq, Suite 3G, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 420-2000

    • Services offered: Health center offering elderly patients (ages 75+) primary medical care and a house call program for home-bound elderly
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Testing, video/phone appointments available
      • In-person appointments are also available
    • Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Substance Use Programs in Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • Alliance LES Harm Reduction Center
    35 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002
    (212) 645-0875

    • Services offered: Substance use-management and intervention training for HIV/AIDS, HCV, and other drug related-harm among injection drug users; HIV and hepatitis C rapid testing; safe syringe services (anonymously), provides sterile injecting equipment and safer sex supplies, provides Narcan/Naloxone overdose prevention meds; medical and mental health care, counseling, and referrals

  • Metropolitan Council On Housing - East Village Clinic
    61 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
    (212) 979-0611

    • Services offered: Tenant advocacy and services, including consultation hotline, and tenants' rights walk-in clinic
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Walk-In Clinics will be closed until further notice.
      • Phone/virtual service available on housing-related issues
    • Additional information:
      • Hours: Monday, Wednesday: 1:30pm-8:30pm, Friday 1:30pm-5pm

  • Lower Eastside Service Center (LESC) - LESC Pencer House
    630 E 6th St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 982-7282, (212) 566-5372

    • Services offered: Treatment programs are designed to help you beat addiction and strengthen capabilities so you can rejoin your community, from clinicians and medical providers to staff of dedicated professionals
    • opioid treatment; medicated assistance maintenance; medication to abstinence; pregnant women and infants; recovery services

  • ICD - Institute for Career Development
    123 William St, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10038
    (212) 585-6000

    • Services offered: Career building and rehabilitation services for adults who face barriers to employment
      • vocational evaluation, career services, training, etc.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • In-person services have been restored
      • Appointments required
    • Additional information:
      • Employment training and opportunities for individuals with disabilities
      • Updates provided on social media channels

Women's and Domestic Abuse Services in Lower East Side/Chinatown

  • Women's Prison Association (WPA) - Hopper Home
    5 Allen St, New York, NY 10003
    (929) 262-5020

    • Services offered: Provides women who have a criminal record with housing and shelter placement.
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Most staff members are working remotely

  • Barrier Free Living - Domestic Violence Program
    P.O. Box 20799, New York, NY 10009, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 400-6470

    • Services offered: Counseling and case management provided for survivors of domestic violence. Provides clients with city-provided listings of food access locations.
      • Providing shelter and housing assistance
    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Many staff members are working remotely. Counselors and case managers available by telephone or videophone.
    • Mo-Fr 08:00AM-04:00PM

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

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 Lower East Side/Chinatown (Please call rather than visiting)

  • Chinatown WIC (NY Presbyterian)
    244 Grand St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10002
    (646) 588-2646

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services are being offered remotely and in person
      • New clients can sign up over the phone and receive their card by mail or pick it up in person
      • Walk-ins accepted
    • Office Hours:
      • Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM
      • Closed on weekends

  • Ryan Health WIC Program
    279 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009
    (212) 477-8846, (212) 865-0410

    • Services affected by COVID-19:
      • Services are being offered remotely
      • New clients must pick up their card in person
      • Virtual walk-ins accepted
    • Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM-5PM,
    • Saturday - 9:30, AM - 1:30Pm
    • Evening Hours: Monday 5-6:30pm, by appointment only.

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