Filters: Seniors and elders

Food, Health, and Benefits Resources for Elderly People

Group: New York City Department for the Aging

A list of resources available to New York City's elderly community, including food, healthcare, and benefits.
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Safety from Violence
Community Focus: Black/indigenous/people of color Seniors and elders Survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence Undocumented people/immigrants

Free at-home COVID-19 tests

Group: US Department of Health and Human Services

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 2 sets of 4 free at-⁠home tests. Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489)
1-800-232-0233
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Food Medical
Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Seniors and elders

Free Benefits Counseling for People with Disabilities

Group: Center for Independence of the Disabled

Call 1-844-862-7930 to reach counselors available 9 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday. You can also request to be contacted by a counselor by filling out the form at https://www.cidny.org/getnyconn...
1-844-862-7930
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Medical
Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Seniors and elders People with low-income/limited income

Free Counseling and Assistance with Medicare

Group: The Medicare Rights Center

Call 1-800-333-4114 to get assistance with understanding Medicare benefits, making enrollment decisions, coordinating Medicare with other insurance, appealing denials of care, determining eligibility...
1-800-333-4114
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health
Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Seniors and elders

Free dancing lessons, group exercise, and interactive activities

Group: YM & YWHA of Inwood and Washington Heights

The Y @ Home includes free programs for all ages and populations open to the wider community, including exercise activities, congregate lunches, dance classes, and more.
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Safety from Violence Education
Community Focus: Youth Seniors and elders Parents/guardians/caregivers

Free Food and Clothing Distribution for the Community

Group: Collective Focus Resource Hub

Free food distribution every Tuesday at 9am available to anyone. Also in need of volunteers to help unload food from trucks and direct crowd.
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Food
Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Artists/freelancers/folks outside the formal economy Seniors and elders LGBTQIA2+

Free Food Delivery for East Asian Elders throughout NYC

Group: Heart of Dinner

Deliver weekly hot lunches, fresh produce, and bulk ingredients to East Asian elders while supporting local small businesses.
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Food Education
Community Focus: Seniors and elders

Free Formula Exchange

Group: The Free Formula Exchange

Submit an online form to offer or request baby formula on this nationwide platform. You can also search for available formula by location and contact donors directly.
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Fun and Leisure Socializing (e.g. video calls) Eldercare
Community Focus: Seniors and elders Parents/guardians/caregivers

Free job training and placements

Group: The HOPE Program

The HOPE Program is a non-profit organization that offers 5 different job training programs: job readiness training, construction training, industry certifications such as OSHA-30 internships, HSE pre...
347-7730-4623
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised People who are homeless/housing unstable/public housing residents Unemployed people Seniors and elders Incarcerated people and communities subject to over-policing Veterans Survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence LGBTQIA2+ Parents/guardians/caregivers People with low-income/limited income

Free Legal Hotline for People with Limited Income

Group: City Bar Justice Center

Call the Legal Hotline to connect with staff attorneys who assist callers of limited income on a range of civil legal issues, including matrimonial and family law, housing law, domestic violence, bank...
(212) 626-7383
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Community Focus: People who are homeless/housing unstable/public housing residents Seniors and elders Veterans LGBTQIA2+ People with low-income/limited income Undocumented people/immigrants

Free legal services for immigrant New Yorkers

Group: ActionNYC

Offers free immigration legal help in a network of community organizations and schools. You must make an appointment to receive services. To make an appointment, call 1-800-354-0365 between 9AM-6PM, M...
1-800-354-0365
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Community Focus: Seniors and elders Undocumented people/immigrants

Free Legal Support for People Experiencing Poverty or In Crisis

Group: New York Legal Assistance Group - NYLAG

For legal assistance or financial counseling, contact the office by calling or filling out the online intake form. Legal support focuses on helping immigrants, survivors of violence and discrimination...
(212) 613-5000
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Housing Delivery/Transport Education Mutual Aid Organizing
Community Focus: Educators People who are homeless/housing unstable/public housing residents Seniors and elders Undocumented people/immigrants

Free meal delivery for people who are unable to shop or cook

Group: God's Love We Deliver

If you or someone you know is living with or recovering from an illness and having trouble shopping or cooking, visit our website to confirm eligibility and apply for free, medically-tailored meals de...
(212) 294-8100
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Food
Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Seniors and elders

Friendly VOICES Program

Group: New York City Department for the Aging

The Friendly VOICES program builds friendships and limits social isolation for older adults who are isolated for reasons such as COVID-19. Volunteers will do virtual visits over phone and video calls....
(212) 244-6469
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Housing
Community Focus: People who are homeless/housing unstable/public housing residents Seniors and elders

Health insurance enrollment, legal services, financial services, parenting guidance, and other services

Group: Henry Street Settlement

Call 212-766-9200 to make an appointment for Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center, located at 269 Henry Street on the Lower East Side. Services include health insurance enrollment, legal services, fin...
(212) 766-9200
  • 81 Willoughby Street, Suite 302
Need Category: Eldercare
Community Focus: Seniors and elders

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