Check out these resources to learn more about federal benefits, food pantries near you, healthy eating, and more!

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The information below may assist you throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Please also refer to the additional resources below for a more extensive list of resources!

Food & Toiletries Assistance:

• NYC Free Meals for ALL: Any New Yorker can get three free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city. Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Find a meal hub here.
• Plentiful: A free, easy-to-use reservation system for food pantries and the people they serve. Use Plentiful to find pantries and get the food you need, without waiting in line.
  • Text "FOOD" to (726-879)
• NYC COVID-19 Food Assistance Resources: A list of food pantries and Grab & Go Meals, SNAP applications, ways to donate & help, and Food Delivery Assistance.
• Smart Tricks to Store Fresh Produce: Expand the shelf life of your herbs & produce with these easy tricks! Guide is in English, Spanish, Chinese, & Korean
• Imperfect Food Grocery Service: Imperfect Food offers a 33% discount to individuals who apply for the Reduced-Cost Box Program. You do NOT need to qualify for SNAP, and the application takes less than 5 minutes! They will deliver a box of groceries that YOU PICK straight to your door on a weekly basis. If you sign up and don't order a box immediately, they send you a 20% off coupon for your first 3 orders. They are still going strong with an increase in service! .
• Diaper Assistance: To find out if an agency in your area provides diaper assistance to families in need, please call 2-1-1 on your phone or search online at 2-1-1.org. Specialist are available 24/7 to help identify local resources that may be able to help provide diapers and other basic necessities.

Social Service Assistance & Other Programs:

• The HOPE Center's COVID-19 Guide for College Students: This extensive list of resources includes information about unemployment, SNAP/WIC Applications, utility assistance, and more
• Navigating Benefits.gov and AccessNYC with the Mav Market: A quick introduction to navigating Federal Benefit Eligibility Screeners & the AccessNYC website to determine which benefits you should consider applying to
• Edquity.co: The Edquity App helps you manage the money you have and find the emergency supports on- and off-campus – as well as emergency dollars – when what you have just isn't enough.
• NYC COVID-19 Mutual Aid Website: An extensive list of resources in NYC, including ways to volunteer, resource sharing documents, grocery delivery services, and other relavent information relating to COVID-19 help in NYC
• Internet Service: Affordable internet service application through Comcast

Educational Resources:

• Devices for Remote Learning: To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out the form on their website.
• Educational Materials for k-12 (or any age!):
  • GrowNYC's Distance Learning Activities (all ages)
  • An Interactive Guide to Food & Climate Change (Middle School+)
  • Open Culture: 200 Free Kids Educational Resources: Video Lessons, Apps, Books, Websites & More!

Job Postings & Unemployment

• Mercy Career & Professional Development Opportunities: An list of available jobs and resources, including resources the team offers
• NY Unemployment Insurance: Apply for unemployment benefits online or by calling 1-888-209-8124. Due to high demand, there is a significant wait period.
  • State Directory of Unemployment Insurance Programs
  • FAQ About Applying for Unemployment in NY
• NY Department of Labor Job Listings
• TLC-Licensed Drivers: NYC is recruiting TLC-licensed drivers to help with deliveries such as meals to seniors. Drivers will be paid at $15/hour plus reimbursement for gas and tolls. Applicants can fill out a form here:https://cv19engagementportal.cityofnewyork.us/#/display/5e7634997ad67502161607c2
• Information about Paid Sick Leave: A flow chart to help workers understand if they are eligible for Unemployment Insurance / paid sick leave / other benefits

NYC Emergency Food Hotline: 866.888.8777

Text 'COVID' to 692-692 to get important COVID-19 related updates sent straight to your phone. You can text 'COVIDESP' to get updates in Spanish

NYC residents needing immediate mental health services during this outbreak should text “Well” to 65173* or call 1-888-NYC-Well

Call 2-1-1 to be connected to local resources and social services (Food & Nutrition Programs, Health Care, Employment Opportunities)

Call 3-1-1 for up-to-date information on COVID-19 and find a health care provider

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