Money to buy food
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP benefits can help you feed your family with fresh and healthy groceries.
Programs
Affordable housing lotteries
NYC Housing Connect
An online portal where you can apply to rent or buy an affordable unit or home.
Cash help during an emergency
Emergency Assistance / One Shot Deal
Cash help for people who can't pay an expense due to an unexpected situation or event.
Ride for half price
Fair Fares NYC (FFNYC)
Save 50% on public transportation including subway fares, eligible bus fares, and Access-A-Ride paratransit trips.
Reduced MTA fares for eligible riders
MTA Reduced-Fare Program
Available for riders who are 65 or older or riders who have qualifying disabilities.