Locate a soup kitchen, food pantry, senior center, or SNAP enrollment site in NYC. Food Bank for New York City is a non-profit hunger relief organization.
Network and directory of community fridges.
Map of food pantries and community kitchens from NYC.gov
Find and make reservations at food pantries with Plentiful. Use online, download the app, or text "FOOD" to PANTRY 726-879
Get help paying for groceries with SNAP. SNAP benefits come on a debit card that you can use at many grocery stores and farmers markets.
The New York City Abortion Access Hub provides confidential help finding an abortion provider in New York City, scheduling an appointment, getting financial assistance, and finding transportation and lodging. This help is available regardless of immigration status. You do not need to live in New York City to contact the Abortion Access Hub or receive a referral.
The Hub does not collect or record any of your identifying information, and your phone number will be hidden.
New York City Department of Homeless Services
Shelters
Families with Children
Adult Families
Single Adults
Programs are listed in Alphabetical order and not listed by the borough as most programs in NYC will provide services to people from any of the 5 boroughs. From the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
For information only— NYSMDA does not endorse or recommend specific programs.
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