During the COVID-19 public health crisis, New York City is taking steps to make sure every New Yorker has access to the food they need.
GetFoodNYC: Free Food Locations
Get a map of food resources across the city:
- Free food pantries
- Grocery stores and farmer's markets locations
- Grab & go meals at NYC Schools, available for all children or adults in need..
P-EBT
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a temporary federal food benefit program for families to buy food to make up for school meals that were missed while students were enrolled in remote/blended learning. Benefits can be used anywhere EBT/SNAP are accepted, including most retail food stores and farmers markets.
Families can expect $820-1300 for the 2020-2021 school year, exact amounts will vary based on the number of days a student was learning remotely each month
AccessNYC
Find out if you may be eligible for food benefits including SNAP and WIC, and learn how to apply.
Emergency Home Food Delivery
If you cannot go out to get food, no one can bring you food, and you are not able to use private delivery options, New York City will deliver emergency meals to you in the coming days. Check your eligibility and sign up.
- About GetFoodNYC's emergency food
- Request Emergency Home Food Delivery for the first time
- Log in to reorder food, cancel or change deliveries, or file a complaint
- Don’t have a log in? Provide feedback here.
- If you have specific dietary needs, please contact Gods Love We Deliver or NYC H&H Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Program
Cooking at Home
During this time, we may need to think more creatively in the kitchen. The City of New York is sharing tips and ideas from local chefs to help get you started.
Grocery Store Delivery
Never had your groceries delivered before? Many companies offer delivery service, so you can do your grocery shopping from home.
- List of Companies providing delivery service
- Contact nycfood@dsny.nyc.gov if you would like your business added to this list.
Support Your Local Food Pantries and Small Food-Service Businesses
- Food Pantries can receive food through NYC’s Pandemic Food Reserve Emergency Distribution (P-FRED) program. For more info, contact foodreserve@hra.nyc.gov.
- Small food-service businesses can find find resources and guidance to operate safely and seek assistance from NYC and New York State
- New Yorkers wanting to help can donate food, cash, volunteer time or supplies to those in need at Gods Love We Deliver or HelpNowNYC