KWTMA Resources
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COVID-19
NYC CITYWIDE INFORMATION PORTAL
VACCINE FINDER - One stop site to find the nearest COVID-19 vaccination locations.
A volunteer-led effort to help you find a COVID-19 vaccine in and around NYC.
NYC COVID CARE NETWORK - English - Spanish
Free support for essential workers from a volunteer mental, emotional, or spiritual care professional.
FOOD ACCESS
HUNGER SOLUTIONS - FIND FOOD HELP
GRAB AND GO MEALS (SCHOOLS)
Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites. Text “NYC FOOD” or “NYC COMIDA” to 877-877.
Food pantry at 964 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
COPO (Council of People's Organization)
Assistance to low income immigrant families, particularly South Asians and Muslims, to reach their full potential as residents of New York City.
GOKE FOOD PANTRY - 718-284-7479
Food pantry located at 622 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
MASBIA OF FLATBUSH - 718-972-4446 x208
Soup Kitchen + Food pantry located at 1372 Coney Island Avenue. Serves prepared kosher meals and raw grocery food by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, text "FOOD" to 726879.
PAYO (PAKISTANI YOUTH AMERICAN ORGANIZATION)
Halal Food Pantry located at 1045 Coney Island Avenue. Every Thursday 4-5PM.
HUNTER COLLEGE NYC FOOD POLICY CENTER (FLATBUSH/MIDWOOD)
HUNTER COLLEGE NYC FOOD POLICY CENTER (BOROUGH PARK)
Compilations of resources - from food pantries, soup kitchens to shelters and immigrant services. Updated regularly.
ICNA RELIEF - MUSLIMS FOR HUMANITY
MUSLIM COMMUNITY NETWORK MULTILINGUAL FOOD HOTLINE - 888-409-0036
FOOD HUNGER AMERICA - FIND FOOD
Provides contactless delivery for groceries or essentials for populations especially vulnerable to COVID-19. Call (732) 639-1579 to request a delivery via phone.
FREE BABY FORMULA
WIC members can have baby formula delivered FREE to all New York City boroughs. Dial 718-405-9111.
HOUSING
HARDSHIP DECLARATION FORM - English - Spanish
MET COUNCIL ON HOUSING (TENANTS RIGHTS) - Hotline 1-212-979-0611
Free hotline open to any tenant living in New York City.
Eviction Prevention / NYCHA Repairs / Housing-related Benefits / Rent Overcharges. Telephone Intake: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Call: 212-417-3888
SURVIVORS
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE - 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522
NATIONAL DEAF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
SAFE HORIZONS - 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
ANTI VIOLENCE PROJECT - 212-714-1141
First women’s emergency center in New York City and in New Jersey to address the gap of appropriate residential services for the Arab, Middle-Eastern, Muslim, South Asian (AMEMSA) and/or the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) population.
SAHKI FOR SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN - Hotline 212. 868.6741
UNDOCUMENTED
THE NEW YORK STATE YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
The NYSYLC is compiling a live document of resources in NYC around COVID19 support efforts, prioritizing resources open to undocumented people. Follow on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.
RAISE (Revolutionizing Asian American Immigrant Stories on the East Coast) is a pan-Asian undocumented group based on the East Coast.
Immigrants Rising is committed to serving undocumented communities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Check their list of resources
HEALTH & MENTAL HEALTH
NYC WELL - 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355), Español: 1-888-692-9355, Press 3, 中文: 1-888-692-9355, Press 5
Free, confidential support, crisis intervention, and information and referral service for anyone seeking help for mental health and/or substance misuse concerns, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. NYC Well is staffed by trained professionals who can help you find the services that best meet your needs.
INTERNET ACCESS
COMCAST - Affordable internet service low-income families free for 60 days for new qualifying customers.
SPECTRUM - Households with K-12 students can get free Spectrum Wifi for 60 days (including free installation for new customers). Call 1-844-488-8395 for set up.
UNEMPLOYMENT
NY STATE DEPT OF LABOR - UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ASSISTANCE (NYS Bar Association [NYSBA])
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
LEGAL HAND - Free legal information & assistance - employment, housing, family, immigration, domestic violence, and benefits.
LEGAL AID SOCIETY - Works throughout New York City to ensure everyone has access to justice. Our expert teams work across practice areas on nearly every area of law that impacts New Yorkers.
NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP - Leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social justice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis.