NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

The Human Resources Administration is a department of the NYC government which handles things like cash assistance for food and rent, career services, and child support services.

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/index.page

Money to help pay for rent or mortgage that you owe

Emergency grant to help pay for rent or mortgage that you owe. Must provide documentation showing how future rent payments will be made, including a statement from a third party who will help you pay...

Service Category: Housing

One Shot Deal: Emergency One-Time Cash Assistance

One-time emergency cash assistance, not dependent on immigration status - to prevent eviction, pay energy or utility bills, or buy health-related items. Apply via ACCESS HRA or call (718) 557-1399 for...

(718) 557-1399   

Service Category: Money Housing

Pandemic Food Reserve Emergency Distribution Program (P-FRED)

The city's Pandemic Food Reserve Emergency Distribution Program distributes fresh and shelf-stable food to more than 400 COVID-response emergency feeding programs (“EFP”) that serve the public. A PDF...

Service Category: Food