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RESOURCES

List of NY benefits and assistance programs for anyone in need.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Low income families can receive assistance with buying groceries through the SNAP program. Requires an application.
Too Good to Go: Receive food from businesses, restaurants, and grocery stores at the end of the day for a discounted price to reduce food waste.
Food Bank For NYC Map: Find a food pantry near you for groceries, hot meals/soup kitchens, and more.
NYC Greenmarkets: Find a farmer’s market near you that allows the use of EBT/SNAP on groceries.
Cooking on a budget: Helpful channel for making meals on a $5 or $10 budget.

Landlord Watchlist: Check to see if your landlord has a history of housing violations and evictions.
Perfect Strangers NYC: View available apartments in NYC and find a roommate.
Facebook Marketplace Rentals: View rooms available to rent near you on Facebook.
Coalition for the Homeless: Receive help with finding a shelter, preventing eviction, finding housing, and receiving help with domestic abuse.
NYC Housing Connect: View open housing lotteries and rental opportunities.
Home Energy Assistance Program: Provides assistance with heating and cooling for low income households. Application required.

Vaccines: Find a location for you and your family to receive their yearly shots.
Free and low cost clinics: Available for vaccines, tuberculosis, and sexual health services.
Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center: Health services for children and youths in NYC, like primary care, mental health, and nutrition.
NYC Care: Low/zero cost health services for New Yorkers who do not qualify for health care. Requires enrollment.

Avoid Immigration Fraud: Learn how to find trustworthy help with filing for immigration and learn how to detect scams.
Know Your Rights: Know what to do in case ICE or a federal agent requests information from you.
800-354-0365 : Immigration Legal Support Hotline available for questions between 9AM to 6PM.