Free weekly grocery distribution

Organization: Community Solidarity

Find a Food Share location and weekly date/time on the website. Anyone can come to a Community Solidarity Food Share and get most, if not all, of the groceries they need for the week. Each Food Share...

• Marcy Avenue and Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn NY 11216
• 109 West Columbia St Hempstead NY 11550
• East 6th Street and Fairground Ave Huntington Station NY 11746
• 556 Straight Path West Babylon NY 11704
• Triangle Park, County Road 16 Farmingville NY 11738

Service Category: Food

Friendly VOICES Program

Organization: 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   

From Shelter to Apartment: A Guide to New York City's Department of Homeless Services

Organization: Center for Urban Pedagogy

A foldout poster (English and Spanish versions) that breaks down people’s rights in homeless shelters and the different programs available to help them leave shelter and find affordable permanent hous...

Service Category: Housing

Generation Q, at Queens Community House

Organization: Queens Community House

An after-school youth center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and allies, between the ages of 13 and 21. They offer a wide variety of educational and recreational opportunities...

718-592-5757 Ext. 450   

• 107-20 71st Rd Forest Hills NY 11375

Service Category: Education

GMHC Hotline

Organization: GHMC

Call 1-800-243-7692 for a safe space to discuss a wide range of concerns. They provide information about topics such as HIV/AIDS, STDs, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)...

(800) 243-7692   

• 307 W 38th St New York NY 10018

Grants or zero-interest loans for Jackson Heights businesses

Organization: Chhaya CDC

For questions regarding Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, landlord, rent, or lease issues, reach out to the Director of Programs. Chhaya is a community development corporation with the missi...

(718) 478-3848   

• 37-43 77th Street, 2nd floor Jackson Heights NY 11372
• 121-18 Liberty Avenue, 2nd floor Richmond Hill NY 11419

Service Category: Money

Growing Up Healthy Hotline

Organization: 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   

Service Category: Food

Guide to Reduced-Cost Veterinary Care

Organization: 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.

Health and Human Services Help

Organization: The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services

Call 1.844.ONE.CALL (1.844.663.2255) during business hours to make an appointment for assistance including with mental health, family violence, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. There a...

1-844-663-2255   

Service Category: Housing

Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance

Organization: NY State Department of Health

Free or inexpensive public health insurance is available for those meeting financial eligibility requirements! Call 1-855-355-5777 to enroll directly or call the Medicaid Helpline (800) 541-2831 for a...

1-855-355-5777