Food Access Resources
Dear Families,
We wanted to share some timely resources with you so you could share them with your families.
Federal SNAP funding is expected to end tomorrow — which means you may get many questions about how to access food. Below are trusted tools and local resources.
FoodHelpNYC
Use this application to find locations that offer free food (food pantries and soup kitchens). Hours and locations are subject to change. It is possible additional food locations are open but not featured on this map.
NYC Food Policy — SNAP/WIC Updates
For more information about SNAP funding changes and WIC operations in New York State, visit official NYC Food Policy updates.
Find Your Regional Food Bank
Locate your regional food bank and Emergency Food Relief Organizations (EFRO) that serve your area.
Food Pantries & Mobile Resources
Maps showing pantries, community meals, and mobile food distributions where you live.
For information on WIC operations in New York State, see the official WIC FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions About WIC.
Additional resources:
- Hunger Free America — food finder
- The Food Pantries — Food Connect Map
- Feeding America — national food bank network
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The Joseph Rodman Drake School