For the latest information please visit the NYC Department of Health Webpage on COVID-19 Vaccines, call 311 or text 311-692.

Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution by the Disability Community 

Food Delivery Services

For people with disabilities that are at higher risk for COVID-19 transmission as well as those that are unable to get out of their homes, below is a list of local service providers that can deliver groceries to directly to individual's homes.

• COVID-19 Food Assistance Resources
• New York State Health's List of Congregate and Home-Delivered Meals Providers
• God's Love We Deliver - Provides cooked and home-delivered nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves.
  • Phone: 212-294-8100
  • Email: clientservices@glwd.org
  • God's Love We Deliver Website
• NY Connects - Your trusted place to go for free, unbiased information and assistance. They can help you link to long term services and supports, such as home care, transportation and meals. Their goal is to help individuals remain in their homes as long as possible. NY Connects serves older individuals and individuals with disabilities of all ages.
  • NY Connects Agency Contact Information by Location

Meal Delivery for Seniors

Older adults (60 years or older) who need to sign up for meal deliveries can sign up through GetFoodNYC
To apply you can call 311, Text 311-692 or visit nyc.gov/getfood

Supply Delivery Services

• Invisible Hands - A group of engaged volunteers offering free delivery of groceries and supplies to those in high-risk demographics.
  • Phone: 732-639-1579
  • Email: InvisibleHandsDeliver@gmail.com

Meal Pickup

In addition to the services listed above, NYC has provided a number of free meal opportunities for various vulnerable populations including seniors and people with disabilities.

• The Department of Education is now offering three meals a day at over 400 locations for all New Yorkers. Find a DOE Food Pickup Location Near You
• City Harvest Food Map
• Senior List Center Grab and Go Meal Distribution List in Manhattan
• Food Bank for New York City has a expansive list of grab and go locations around NYC.
• Hunger Free NYC publishes Neighborhood Guides to Food and Assistance". These guides covers all neighborhoods in NYC by zip code and are available in multiple languages.

Updated HRA Policies During COVID-19

For clients in need of public benefits, the Department of Social Services has made changes to how they provide service during COVID-19 response.
Important Information about COVID-19 and your HRA Benefits

Home Health Care Attendants

If you require a new or replacement Home Care Attendant, the following agencies are still taking on new clients.

NY Connects

Your trusted place to go for free, unbiased information and assistance. They can help you link to long term services and supports, such as home care, transportation and meals. Their goal is to help individuals remain in their homes as long as possible. NY Connects serves older individuals and individuals with disabilities of all ages.

• NY Connects Agency Contact Information by Location

• Help us stop the spread by getting a free COVID-19 test and an antibody test. It's safe, quick and easy. You will not be asked about your immigration status.
• To find a testing site near you
  • Call 311
  • Text 311-692
  • Visit NYC.gov/covidtest

This document provides information regarding your right to equitable treatment by businesses covered by Key to NYC, which requires customers and employees to show proof of vaccination before engaging in certain indoor activities  https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/KeyToNYC_FactSheet-CustomerEmployeeGuidance.pdf