"Important update for SNAP recipients: New federal work requirements take effect June 1, 2026, and may affect adults ages 18 to 64 who don't have children under 14. If this applies to you, you may need to report work, training, or volunteer hours each month to keep your benefits. Some people may qualify for an exemption. Don't wait to find out if you're affected. Visit nyc.gov/OhSNAP or call 718-762-7669 to learn more and get help." Met Council's Benefits Helpline provides assistance with SNAP and health insurance. To apply, leave a message including your name, number, and ZIP code at 212-453-9532 for a callback within 24 hours. There is no walk-in service at a physical location. Tax services are no longer offered by this line.

NMIC's Benefits Access team screens New Yorkers for public-benefit eligibility and provides assistance with applications and case management for over 40 different public benefits, including SNAP and housing issues. They also operate a food pantry with a lottery system; registration for the lottery takes place on Mondays. If you don't win the lottery, your name is automatically added to the next one.

Call to get started with SNAP enrollment over the phone for the Age Blind and Disabled Program. You may have to leave a voicemail, but someone will call you back within 48 hours. An automated system will first ask you to indicate your borough of residence. For assistance, call the number listed or text your question to that number.

• To receive fresh produce on Wednesday you need to be in line at 9am, after receiving a token number, the client can leave and come back between 11am till 1pm to receive food.
• Needs volunteers

The St. Clement's Food Pantry is not open every week; specific operating dates are posted outside the location. When open, food distribution occurs on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and on Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This is a pick-up and go bag of groceries. Bags are packed by volunteers and given out to registered clients. Clients pre-register on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. When registering, clients need to give a name and the number of people in their family. Bags are packed for a family of one, two, or three, then clients are called to pick up the food. Picking up food for someone's behalf is allowed, provided a photocopy of the person's ID is brought.

The food pantry operates on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM. Distribution of food typically starts between 11:30 AM and 12 PM, with clients often lining up earlier due to high demand. No ID is required for services; clients only need to sign a sheet upon arrival

St. Cecilia's Food Pantry provides a variety of groceries to support individuals and families in the community. Our dedicated volunteers strive to make the process smooth and welcoming for everyone who visits.

Emergency, client‑choice food pantry operated by Catholic Charities Community Services’ Feeding Our Neighbors program at the Washington Heights Ecumenical Food Pantry site, providing a 3‑7 day supply of groceries that includes fresh produce, meat, poultry, and pantry staples.

Church‑run food pantry operated by the Christian Ministry of Family Integration (Familiar Cristiano) that provides free groceries and community support to anyone in need.

Bread of Life Food Pantry is a grocery distribution program run by Macedonia Church Assembly of God in East Harlem. The pantry provides free groceries and staple food items to individuals and families in need. Demand is high and food supplies are limited — the pantry often runs out of food before the end of the distribution window, so arriving early is recommended.