More than 550 food pantries and community kitchens across the city can provide free food in an emergency. Call 311 and ask about "emergency food assistance."
The WIC program provides food, nutrition education, and referrals to low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5. Call (800) 522-5006 for more information.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance for low-income New Yorkers. Eligible New Yorkers receive a pre-filled debit card which can be used to purchase food at supermarkets and other locations.
For additional food assistance resources, visit HRA's page on food assistance.
Locations across NYC provide free food to people in need.
If you are age 60 or older, you can participate in food programs run by NYC Department of Aging, including lunch programs at Older Adult Centers, meals delivered to your home, and transportation to major supermarkets.
Farmers markets offer affordable, locally grown vegetables and fruits. There are over one hundred farmers markets located in the five boroughs.
New York City runs the Food Retail to Support Health (FRESH) program to support the construction and maintenance of grocery stores in historically underserved community areas.