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
Summer Meals
NYC Public Schools, Office of Food and Nutrition Services
Free summer meals for anyone 18 and under
Get free breakfast and lunch for kids and teens at locations across NYC this summer. No paperwork or income requirements needed.
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.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
NYS Department of Health (NYS DOH)
Food & nutrition support for pregnancy and kids under 5
Monthly food benefits, personalized nutrition and breastfeeding support, health screenings, and referrals to other services for pregnant people and families with young children (ages 0-5).
Updated December 20, 2023