Mutual Aid NYC

Filters: Food

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

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

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Seniors and elders

Free meals in Park Slope

Group: CHiPS

CHiPS Pop- up Located on 200 4th Avenue in Park Slope Brooklyn. Meals are distributed from 11:00am - 1pm Monday - Saturday. Meals are available to anyone who is in need.

(718) 237-2962

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food

Free Mental Health Support for Parents

Group: Postpartum Resource Center of New York

State-wide help line to support parents before and after having a baby. Call 7 days a week, 9am-5pm to access non-judgmental and confidential emotional support, educational information, healthcare and...

(855) 631-0001

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food

Community Focus: Parents/guardians/caregivers

Free Resources about Children's Mental Health and Learning Challenges

Group: The Child Mind Institute

Visit our Family Resource Center to find information to help you support children who are struggling with mental health, behavior or learning challenges. Resources available in English and Spanish.

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food Housing Social Service Guidance (e.g. support filing for unemployment)

Community Focus: People who are homeless/housing unstable/public housing residents Parents/guardians/caregivers People with low-income/limited income Undocumented people/immigrants

Free Virtual Tutoring for NYC Public School Students

Group: EduMate NYC

EduMate NYC provides free virtual tutoring from volunteer college students for K-12 students enrolled in the NYC public school system. Priority will be given to students who are on free and reduced-pr...

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food Social Service Guidance (e.g. support filing for unemployment)

Free Water Testing Kits

Group: New York City Department of Environmental Protection

Fill out the request form to receive a free kit to test your drinking water for lead. The kit comes with a pre-paid label to send it to a laboratory for lead analysis, and the results will be mailed t...

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food

Community Focus: People with low-income/limited income

Growing Up Healthy Hotline

Group: NY State Department of Health

Call the Hotline anytime at 1-800-522-5006. We're open 24/7. TTY 1-800-655-1789. Help is available for health care, nutrition, pregnancy, family planning, children's needs, and more.

1-800-522-5006

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food Social Service Guidance (e.g. support filing for unemployment)

Community Focus: People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised Parents/guardians/caregivers People with low-income/limited income

Guide to Reduced-Cost Veterinary Care

Group: Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals

An informational guide to programs offering financial assistance to help pay for veterinary care for your companion animals in the New York City area.

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food Mutual Aid Organizing

Community Focus: Coordinators of mutual aid efforts

Help for Seniors Accessing Benefits & Support

Group: Greenwich House

Call to make an appointment or find out about a regularly scheduled social work clinics. Connect with case managers for help to access benefits, including medical, financial, housing, and other needs;...

212-777-3555 ext. 119

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Food Housing Medical Additional Resource Libraries

Community Focus: People who are homeless/housing unstable/public housing residents Unemployed people Seniors and elders

Helping New Yorkers Connect with Social Services and Support

Group: CUCS

Chat online or on the phone (1-855-932-CUCS) to get support with coordinated access to life-changing resources, including financial guidance and support, legal services, and assistance applying for he...

1-855-932-2827

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food

Community Focus: People who are homeless/housing unstable/public housing residents

How to Set Up a Mutual Aid Fund

Group: St. Louis Mutual Aid

A September 2020 essay about how the STL Mutual Aid Fund was set up, with tips for other mutual aid organizers.

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food Mutual Aid Organizing

Community Focus: Coordinators of mutual aid efforts

Interest Free Loans for New Yorkers Seeking Immediate Financial Help

Group: Hebrew Free Loan Society NYC

Hebrew Free Loan Society offers interest free loans for needs such as medical, addiction treatment, higher education, vocational training, and housing. Applicants must be defined as low to moderate in...

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food

Community Focus: People with low-income/limited income

Know Your Rights Resources on Shelters and Housing

Group: Coalition for the Homeless

Informative guides on the NYC shelter system, disability accommodations, and finding permanent housing.

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food

Community Focus: People who are homeless/housing unstable/public housing residents

La Cancha Sana Community Center

Group: Plenitud Puerto Rico

In partnership with the Las Marías Municipality, Plenitud PR operates La Cancha Sana, a community center just down the road from our farm in Western Puerto Rico. This space serves as a resiliency hub...

(787) 221-2646

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food

Línea de servicios de denuncia contra casos de violencia doméstica

Group: Safe Horizon

Llame al 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) para obtener asistencia en casos de violencia doméstica, incluye consejería en situaciones de crisis, planeación de una salida segura ante una crisis, asistencia encontr...

1-800-621-4673

20 Washington Square North New York NY 10011

Need Category: Food

Community Focus: Survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence People with low-income/limited income