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Real people, ready to listen, most of them around the clock. You don't need to be in crisis to reach out.
In immediate danger? Call 911Free, confidential 24/7 support in a crisis or emotional distress. In NYC, NYC 988 counselors answer, with interpreters in 200+ languages.
Free, confidential 24/7 support for pregnant and postpartum people and their families, in English and Spanish.
Not a crisis line: leave a confidential message and a trained volunteer calls or texts back with support and resources.
NYC's 24/7 hotline for domestic violence, abuse, or sexual assault: safety planning and shelter help. Live chat online.
Everyday life & safety
Eating well matters, and you shouldn't have to go without. These programs help with groceries, formula and nutrition, and many have no wait.
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New York State Department of Health
Free money for healthy food and formula, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support for pregnant people, parents up to 6 months postpartum (12 if breastfeeding), and kids under 5.
NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
Monthly grocery money on an EBT card for eligible low-income households. Apply online through ACCESS HRA, in person, or by mail, then call to complete your interview.
Food Bank For New York City
Free phone help applying for or recertifying SNAP, or fixing a denied or reduced case (Mon–Fri, 9–4:30). The website also maps about 800 free pantries, meal sites and mobile pantries.
Food Bank For New York City
Free hot community meals for all ages, families welcome (Mon, Wed, Fri, 4–6 PM), plus a twice-monthly free produce market in West Harlem. Bring photo ID for meals.
Free fresh produce at City Harvest Mobile Markets in all five boroughs, plus an online map of food pantries, soup kitchens, and community fridges giving out food near you.
Met Council
The country's largest kosher food pantry network and a growing halal network across the five boroughs, offering free, culturally and religiously appropriate food to anyone in need.
Hunger Free America
Call to find meal sites, food pantries, and programs like SNAP near you (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–8 PM ET). You can also text a question to 914-342-7744 for automated results.
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Stretch your SNAP: for every $2 you spend with EBT at a NYC farmers market or farm stand, get a $2 coupon for fresh fruits and vegetables, up to $10 a day, year-round.
