Emergency Food Assistance Program

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 Get Food NYC.

For urgent food and hunger needs, call the Emergency Food Hotline at 866-888-8777 or 311. 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

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

2. Determine your eligibility

Everyone is eligible for emergency food assistance, regardless of immigration status or how much money you have.

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