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Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) | NYC Human Resources Administration

1. How it Works

There are two ways to get free food quickly: get groceries from a food pantry, or a cooked meal from a community kitchen. Find the closest food pantries and community kitchens by using the Food Map.

For urgent food and hunger needs, call the Emergency Food Hotline at 866-888-8777. You’ll be provided with hours of operation and directions to the nearest food pantries and community kitchens
Everyone is eligible for emergency food assistance, regardless of immigration status or how much money you have
Food pantries and community kitchens exist in all five boroughs
If you often need help buying food, use ACCESS NYC to see if you’re eligible for SNAP (food stamps) and other benefits
Some locations offer kosher food

More ways to get help with this program

Visit the website

Visit Foodhelp.nyc for a map of food pantries and community kitchens.

Call 311

Ask for Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Call the Emergency Food Hotline

Call 866-888-8777 for 24/7 information on locations and hours.

Visit food assistance locations

Visit the nearest active Emergency Food Assistance Program.

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