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    Meal delivery

    Lasagna Love

    5 reviews

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    average user rating


    Info

    Lasagna Love feeds families, spreads kindness and strengthens community. Sign up online & get matched to a volunteer in your community who will deliver a free home-cooked lasagna. Fulfillment time depends on where you live – it can take several weeks to receive food. Enter your zip code here to see the expected wait time: https://lasagnalove.org/zip-code/

    We do not have any qualifications to receive a meal. We understand that need comes in many forms and they are not always financial. Our core values are to feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. You can visit us at https://www.lasagnalove.org/ to see more about how the process works. I've also attached a couple of resources that provide information about Lasagna Love.

    You may have times where you know of families in need. You can share the attached flyer with families, and you can also nominate families by going to https://www.lasagnalove.org/nominate/. Once a nomination has been made, Lasagna Love sends the nominated family a text with a link to sign up. It is up to the family to decide if they would like to send in their request for a meal. This allows us to verify any food allergy or dietary needs with the family. They will then be contacted directly by a volunteer once they are matched!

    Request a meal here: https://lasagnalove.org/request-a-meal/

    Schedule

    • Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

    Location

    New York, New York

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    SNAP/EBT

    Met Council - SNAP Assistance

    15 reviews

    Unclaimed

    714,285 hours 50 minutes

    average wait time


    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Spanish Available

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • 9:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Location

    New York, New York

    Contact

    (212) 453-9532

  4. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  5. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Lower Manhattan.

  6. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

  7. Other

    Met Council on Housing

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time


    • Offerings

      • Kosher food available
    • Info

      • May be closed during Jewish holidays

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:30 pm–8:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      5:30 pm–8:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      1:30 pm–8:00 pm

    • 1:30 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday

    • 5:30 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 1:30 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Friday

    Location

    New York, New York

  8. SNAP/EBT

    New York State- SNAP Application

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled and others feed their families. Ready to apply for SNAP? You can apply online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online: https://mybenefits.ny.gov/mybenefits/begin Check your eligibility for a range of other benefits by answering a few simple questions at https://mybenefits.ny.gov/

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Location

    New York

  9. Other public benefits

    Legal Aid Society Helpline

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    • Info

      • Help with employment and unemployment benefits matters, Medicaid/health law, SNAP, public assistance, disability, and other issues related to COVID-19. All languages available.

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Location

    New York, New York

    Contact

    (888) 663-6880

  10. Other

    Housing Court Answers

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Location

    New York, New York

  11. Grocery delivery

    CommonPoint Queens Grocery Delivery

    3 reviews

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    average user rating


    Info

    To register for grocery delivery; must be 60 years or older. Must send proof of age by email; instructions will be given via phone. Once you register, you will receive weekly deliveries. Available in English & Spanish. Turnaround time is 1-3 days, and they cover Northeastern Queens.

    Please note that the Commonpoint Queens Food Pantries will be closed from June 22-July 4, reopening on July 5.

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–1:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–1:30 pm

    • This Wednesday

      8:30 am–1:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–1:30 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday

    Location

    New York, New York

    Contact

    (718) 428-2077

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    SNAP/EBT

    NYC SNAP Self-Application

    21 reviews

    Unclaimed

    7 minutes

    average wait time


    Info

    If you have a smartphone you’re comfortable using, the easiest way to apply for SNAP is to complete the application online, then download the mobile app to submit the required documents.

    Here’s the link to the online application: https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/ The mobile app is called “NYC Access HRA”.

    After you complete the application questions on the website, you can connect your account to the app & use your phone camera to take pictures of docs you have to submit!

    If you need to visit a SNAP/HRA office in person, you can find your local office here: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/locations/snap-locations.page

    Location

    New York, New York

  13. Meal delivery

    Collective Fare

    0 reviews

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    no ratings yet


    • Info

      • Collective Fare offers recurring free meal delivery or low-cost grocery delivery to East Brooklyn. Meals are free, but groceries (generous box of produce) cost $10 if paying cash/credit/debit, $7 if paying with SNAP. Delivery is free. Payment happens at time of delivery.

    Location

    New York, New York

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Lower Manhattan accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  15. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  16. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Lower Manhattan do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  18. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Lower Manhattan that’s open today: Met Council - SNAP Assistance, Council of People Organization (COPO) - Brooklyn SNAP Assistance, Met Council on Housing, New York State- SNAP Application, Legal Aid Society Helpline, Housing Court Answers, CommonPoint Queens Grocery Delivery

  19. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Lower Manhattan for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.