211 New York State
- General help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free, confidential referral line and search for local help with food, housing, health and more.
Who it's for: Anyone.
New York
16 resources in New York, plus programs open to everyone.
In New York
Start here: benefits and programs
New York SNAP food benefits
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Apply for or learn about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the state's food benefits program (SNAP), which helps pay for groceries.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
New York State WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, infants and young children.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
myBenefits (New York State)
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
Check your eligibility and apply for state benefits such as SNAP food benefits and heating assistance.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Local help and services
City Harvest
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
Feeding New York State
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Statewide network of regional food banks. Find the one that serves your county.
Feeding Westchester
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
FeedMore Western New York, Inc.
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
Food Bank For New York City
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Supplies food pantries and soup kitchens across the five boroughs. Use the site to find food near you.
Food Bank of Central New York
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
Food Bank of the Southern Tier
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
Foodlink, Inc.
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
Island Harvest
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
Long Island Cares, Inc.
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Feeding America member food bank. Use the site to find food pantries and meal programs near you.
NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
NYC agency for food assistance, cash assistance and other help for low-income residents.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Available everywhere
Start here: benefits and programs
211 Helpline
- General help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free, confidential referral line connecting you to local help with food, housing, utilities and more. Dial 211 or search online.
Who it's for: Anyone.
SNAP (Food Stamps)
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Monthly benefits for groceries. Applications are handled by your state; the USDA page links to each state's office.
Who it's for: Income and household-size rules apply.
WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Food, nutrition counseling and health referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children under five.
Who it's for: Income-based; apply through your state or local WIC agency.
Local help and services
Feeding America Food Bank Locator
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Find the food bank that serves your ZIP code.