There are ways to get free food quickly – get groceries from a food pantry, or a cooked meal from a community kitchen. Use the Food Help NYC map or call 311 to find your closest food pantry and community kitchen.
- Everyone is eligible for food assistance, regardless of immigration status or how much money you have.
- You might also be eligible for SNAP (food stamps) and other benefits from HRA.
Other Food Programs
Food and Nutrition Info
NYC Department of Health
Tips for planning healthy meals
See nutrition tips and strategies for planning healthy meals on a budget.
Summer Meals
NYC Department of Education
Free summer meals for children and young adults
Get free breakfast or lunch at schools, community pool centers, parks, and food trucks near you during the summer.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
NYS Department of Health (NYS DOH)
Healthy food for families
Free healthy food, counseling about healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals for women, infants, and children under five.
Updated December 20, 2023