neighborhood guide to food & assistance

Including local information on Food Stamps, Meals for Kids, Senior Meals, Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries, Farmers’ Markets, and more...

neighborhood guide to food & assistance

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about

this Guide was made possible by funding from the new York City Council, through a grant administered by the new York City Human Resources Administration.

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this Guide is also available as a free pdf at our web site, www.nyccah.org/get-food/food-and-assistance-guides.

this guide was produced by the Nyc coalitioN agaiNst huNger to coNNect those iN Need with free commuNity resources. we hope it proves useful to you.

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Food Stamps

Food for Kids

Senior Meals

Soup Kitchens

Food Pantries

From the Farm

Map of Locations

other Assistance

Emergency numbers

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employment does not interfere with getting food stamps. Even if you are working, but earning low wages, you may be eligible.

average food stamps benefits are over $100 per person per month, and $200 or more for families. that means that the average family on food stamps receives more than $2,400 worth of food support each year.

farmers’ markets often accept food stamps, so you can purchase fresh produce using your benefits. For a complete list of farmers’ markets that accept food stamps, see Page 20.

ebt Stands for Electronic

Benefit transfer. It's the system the goverment uses to disburse benefits.

sNap Stands for

Supplementalnutrition Assistance

Program.newly adopted

name for the food stamps program.

“SnAP benefits” is the same thing as “Food Stamps.”

Food stamp benefits can help put healthy food on the table by providing monthly financial assistance to purchase food at authorized grocery stores and farm-ers’ markets. Benefits are provided monthly through a plastic benefit card, similar to a debit or credit card.

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Eligibility is based on household size, income, expenses and other factors. Households have to meet income tests to receive food stamps, but households that have members who are disabled or elderly (60 or older), or have out-of-pocket expenses for child care or depen-dant care, can have higher incomes and still be eligible.

MONTHLY INCOME LIMIT (PRE-TAXES)

MAX. MONTHLYSNAP BENEFITS

NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN HOUSEHOLD

+$429 +$150(approximately)

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$1,211

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*Figures are based upon standards effective October 1, 2012.

If you meet the above income qualifications, it no longer matters how much money you may or may not have in countable resources. In other words, you can now save money for education, a home purchase, or retirement and still receive food stamps.

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Call the below number to see if you may be eligible for benefits. If so, you’ll be offered an appointment at an agency in your community, where you’ll receive help in submitting your application electronically.

Nyc coalition against hunger 212 825 0028 x207

immigraNt eligibility

� have lived in the country for 5 years or more; or

� are children (ages 18 or under).

Legal immigrants can often receive food stamps if they:

apply at select community organizations

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Immigration status is not negatively affected if you

apply for or receive food stamps.

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Ineligible immigrant parents can still receive food stamps for their children even if a parent does not qualify.

Certain non-citizens, such as those admitted for humanitarian reasons, may also be able to receive benefits.

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food stamps office – east end office2322 third Ave. 3rd Floor212 860 5159 212 860 5147mon – fri 8:30am – 5pm

st. Nicholas food stamps center132 W. 125th St., 3rd Floor212 666 1434212 666 8788mon - fri 8:30am - 6pmsat 9am - 5pm

You can also call 800 342 3009 to find a Food Stamp office near you and for information about qualifications, guidelines, and applications.

Apply at a Food Stamp office near you:

apply at select community organizations

visit your local hra office

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how to apply

Call (800) 522-5006 to find the WIC office nearest you; or visit your local WIC office.

institute for family health wic program - 104th st. site309 E. 104th St. btw. 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.212 427 3909mon – fri 9am – 5pm

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WIC is for low-income pregnant women, breast-feeding women, and children up to the age of five.

You can work and still get WIC.

You can continue to get welfare or food stamps while receiving WIC.

You can get WIC even if youare undocumented or not a citizen.

wic Stands for the

Womens, Infants & Children Program.

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food for kidsfood for kidsPregnant women and children under five can get help from the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program. Children can also get free meals in school, after school and during the summer through the School and Summer Meals programs.

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institute for family health wic program – lexington ave. site1693 Lexington Ave., btw. 106th St. & 107th St.212 987 0994mon – fri 9am – 5pm

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sfsp Stands for the Summer Food

Service Program, also known as Summer Meals.

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during school, free breakfasts are available to all children regardless of income, with no paperwork required.

Many nYC public school students are also eligible for free or reduced price lunch. An application may be required.

Immigration status does not impact eligibility for school meals.

In June, July and August, lunchand breakfast are served for free to all children under 19 at many public schools, houses of worship, recreation centers, and community centers - no application or registration required.

Call 311 to find sites near you.

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fiNd your local seNior ceNterCall 311 and be prepared to provide your ZIP code to the operator.

meals at seNior ceNters

Senior centers often serve meals for older people for a small contribution (usually fifty cents to a dollar). the contribution is also voluntary, so you are not required to pay.

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how to applyto request meals-on-wheels service, call your local case management agency. to find the appropriate agency, you can contact the Citymeals-on-Wheels’ Program department at 212 687 1234.

meals-oN-wheels program

If you are homebound and over the age of 60, you can receive home-delivered meals up to 7 days a week. Household income does not affect eligibility.

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a New beginning international ministry180 E. 118th St.212 987 4319tue & thu 8pm

mt. Zion ame church1765 Madison Ave. 212 369 6643wed 12pm - 1pm

beth-hark christian counseling center1832 Madison Ave. 212 864 6100 x128mon, wed, fri 10:15am - 11:30pm & 12:30pm - 1:30pmVegetarian alternatives available.

central synagogue breakfast program123 E. 55th St.212 838 5122thu & fri 5:30am - 7:30am

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soup kitchenssoup kitchensFree prepared meals are available at the sites below during their listed serving times. We try to keep this list as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but just in case, we recommend calling the soup kitchen before going to confirm their schedule.

Also, some soup kitchens require a referral, Id, or proof of address. to see if one does, call the nYC Emergency Food Line at 866 888 8777 or contact the soup kitchen directly.

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crossroads community services at st. bartholomew's church108 E. 51st St.212 378 0234sun, mon, wed 7:00am - 8:30pm (breakfast)mon - fri 5:30pm - 6:30pm (dinner)

fraternite Notre dame 2290 First Ave.212 876 5855tue - fri 10:50am - 12:45pm

friendly hands ministry fNc225-41 E. 118th St.646 360 4418mon - fri 3pm - 5:30pm (seniors)tue & wed 3pm - 5:30pm (public)Verify days for seniors and general public before attending.

grand central Neighborhood social service corp.120 E. 32nd St.212 883 0680 x320mon – sun 6am – 7am (breakfast), 12pm – 1:30pm (lunch), 4pm – 6pm (dinner), 7:30pm – 8:15 (snacks)Homeless only, cannot belong to a shelter.

Jan hus presbyterian church homeless outreach & advocacy351 E. 74th St.212 288 6743tue 5:45pm Sept. - June only

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momentum project at st. cecilia's church120 E. 106th St.212 691 8100fri 3pm - 5:30pmId and proof of HIV+ status required. Call first for intake appt.

momentum project at st. peter'slutheran church619 Lexington Ave. at E. 54th St.212 691 8100tue 11am - 1pm, 4pm - 6:30pmno intake for lunch. For dinner, Id and proof of HIV+ status required. Call for intake apppointment.

park avenue synagogue50 E. 87th St.212 369 2600friday 2pm - 5pmdoes not only serve soup.

salvation army manhattan citadel175 E. 125th St.212 860 3200mon - fri 1pm

st. peter's church619 Lexington Ave. & 54th St.212 935 2200tue 7am - 8 am, 11am - 1pm, 4pm - 6pm

temple shaaray tefila250 E. 79th St. (entrance on 2nd Ave.)212 535 8008wed 12pm - 1pm; arrive at 11am

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sunitarian chuch of all souls1157 Lexington Ave.212 628 8815fri 12pm - 1pm

yorkville common pantry 8 E. 109th St.917 720 9705mon - fri 8am - 9:15am (breakfast) mon, wed, fri 4:30pm - 6pm (dinner)new clients must go through registra-tion process to receive food. Bring photo Id for adults, birth certificates for children and proof of address.

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a New beginning international ministry180 E. 118th St.212 987 4319tue & thu 7pm - 8pm

all saints roman catholic church47 E. 129th St.212 534 3535sat 8:30 - 10am (except fifth Sat of the month) Also closed if holiday weekend.Proof of address & Id required.

bailey house 1751 Park Ave. 3rd Floor212 633 2500 x308wed & fri 12pm - 1:30pmEmergency bags available Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm; call first. First time provide Id and proof of address.

beth-hark christian counseling center1832 Madison Ave.212 860 1523tue 1pm - 5pmId and proof of family size required. Bring own cart and bags.

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food pantriesfood pantries

Again, we recommend calling to confirm schedules and requirements in advance.

Food pantries provide bags of food to be prepared at home.

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the children's aid society east harlem center130 E. 101st St. 212 348 2343mon 1pm - 2pm

crossroads community services at st. bartholomew's church108 E. 51st St.212 378 0234thu call to make an appointmentAppointment necessary. Call 212 378 0234 to make a pantry appointment.

fraternite Notre dame 2290 First Ave.212 876 5855fri 2pm - 4pmBring your own cart and bags.

friendly hands ministry fNc225-41 E. 118th St.646 360 4418tue & wed 10am - 12pmProof of address and Id required.

helping hands for the disabled of Nyc 718 606 9712Call between 9am - 9pmdelivers food to prepare at home for disabled individuals over 18.

iris house 2271 Second Ave.212 423 9049tue & thu 2pm - 4pmId required.

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Jan hus presbyterian church homeless outreach & advocacy351 E. 74th St.212 288 6743mon - fri 10am - 2pmBring your own bags. Bring Id and proof of address first time. Clothing also available Mon, Wed, Fri.

liberation healing pentecostal church214 E 111th St.646 684 3651sat 9am - 12pmId required.

little sisters of the assumption family health service333 E. 115th St.646 672 5200mon 9am - 11am; tue, thu, fri 9am - 11am & 1pm - 3pmonly serves families zip codes 10029 or 10035 (must bring proof) with children under 18.

mt. Zion ame church1765 Madison Ave.212 369 6643sun 10am - 11amClosed July & August. Id and proof of address required

salvation army manhattan citadel175 E. 125th St.212 860 3200mon - fri Call for appointment.Bring Id.

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sscan Ny/la guardia memorial house307 E. 116th St.212 534 7800tue - thu 11am - 2pmReferral, photo Id & proof of family size required.

st. stephen of hungary 414 E. 82nd St.212 861 8500tue & thu 2pm & 4pmCall first to check availability of food. Id preferred.

yorkville common pantry 8 E. 109th St.917 720 9705mon - sat 9am - 8pm; sun & holidays 4pm - 8pmnew clients must go through registra-tion process to receive food. Bring photo Id for adults, birth certificates for children, proof of address. Emer-gency food packages go to anyone from the 5 boroughs. Eligible for one package every 14 days.

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82nd street greenmarketE. 82nd St. - 1st & York Ave.sat 9am - 3pmYear Round

92nd street greenmarket1st Ave. at E. 92nd & 93rd Streetssun 9am - 4pmJun 17 - dec 23

dag hammarskjold plaza greenmarketE. 47nd St. & 2nd Ave.wed 8am - 4pmYear round. does not accept EBt.

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new Yorkers can access foods straight from the farm in two ways: farmers' markets and community supported agriculture programs or CSAs. CSA members purchase "shares" in an entire season of high quality, fresh produce grown by local farmers. Members usually pay for their shares in advance, but some CSAs adjust payment to income, accept food stamp benefits, and allow some members to pay week to week.

find the sources of fresh, local foods near you below!

from the farmfrom the farm

farmers' marKets

Unless noted, farmers' markets accept EBt/food stamps as well as WIC and senior FMnP checks.

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mharlem harvest madison ave. marketMadison Ave. & 112th St.sat 9am - 3pmJul 14 - nov 17

harvest home east harlem market104th St. and 3rd Ave.thu 8am - 4pmJul 5 - nov 17

harvest home metropolitan market99th St. and 3rd Ave.fri 8am - 4pmJul 6 - nov 16

mt. sinai hospital greenmarketE. 99 St. - Madison & Park Avenueswed 8am - 5pmJun 13 - nov 21

Kitchentable/project harmony - east pickup Papo’s Garden - East 119th St.(between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)contact info@kitchentablenyc.orgthekitchentablenyc.wordpress.com212 825 0028

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note that sign up is generally March to May, with the first pickup in June or July and the last one in late october or early november. As a rule, late sign up is not permitted.

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to see the location a number corresponds to, refer to the list in the corresponding section.

Food Stamp office

WIC office

Soup Kitchen

Food Pantry

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other assistanceother assistance

metropolitan hospital1901 First Ave. Between 97th St. & 99th St.212 423 6262

mt. sinai hospital1190 Fifth Ave. at 101st St.212 241 6500

yorkville common pantry 8 E. 109th St917-720-9705mon - fri 9am - 12pm: Laundry service & showerswed 9:30am - 12:30pm: Haircuts

other assistanceAdditional organizations in your neighborhood that can assist you with matters other than food support.

other assistance

medical care

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police, fire or ambulance: 9-1-1

emergency shelter: 3-1-1

homeless hotline: 800 994 6494

immigration hotline: 212 419 3737

center for disease control: 800 232 4636

poison control: 800 222 1222

aids hotline: 718 452 8682 or 800 541 AIdS

aids hotline (spanish): 800 233 7432

alcoholics anonymous: 212 647 1680

Narcotics anonymous: 212 929 6262

gamblers anonymous hotline: 877 664 2469

domestic violence hotline: 800 621 4673

battered women hotline: 718 499 2151

rape crisis line: 212 423 2140

child abuse hotline: 800 342 3720

runaway hotline: 800 RUn AWAY

crime victim hotline: 212 577 7777 or 800 621 4673

suicide hotline: 800 273 8255

National crisis line: 800 999 9999

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PEOPLE WITHOUT CHILDREN

LEGALIMMIGRANTS

UNDOCUMENTEDIMMIGRANTS

HOMELESSINDIVIDUALS

SENIOR CITIZENS

PEOPLE WITH CHILDREN

Meals at Seniors Centers Home-delivered Meals

WIC PackagesSchool BreakfastSchool Lunch

Food Stamp Benefits

Groceries at Food Pantries

Meals at Soup Kitchens

Free Summer Mealsfor Children

what am i eligible for?

Use the chart below to see what programs may be available for you and your family.