NYC Support Resources
Call 311 or visit https://www.nyc.gov/311 to get connected to food, shelter, healthcare, and other services.
Food & Meals
Free food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal locations, and federally funded food assistance.
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NYC Food Locator: https://finder.nyc.gov/foodhelp
SNAP (Food Stamps): https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/snap-benefits-food-program.page
Shelter & Housing
Emergency shelter, eviction prevention, and housing help.
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NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS): https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/index.page
311 Homeless Assistance: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01037
HOMEBASE (Eviction Prevention & Housing Support): https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page
Healthcare & Mental Health
Low-cost or free healthcare and mental health support.
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Health Insurance: https://www.nyc.gov/site/ochia/coverage-care/coverage-care.page
NYC Health + Hospitals Health Care Access Program: https://www.nyccare.nyc
Low- or No-Cost Healthcare Locations in NYC (PDF Guide): https://www.nyc.gov/assets/immigrants/downloads/pdf/low-or-no-cost-options-nyc.pdf
NYC Well - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (NYC & Nationwide): https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us
Drop-In Centers
24/7 access to hot meals, clothing, showers, laundry, counseling, case management, healthcare connections, and help with jobs or benefits.
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NYC Drop-In Center Locations: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02528
A Note to Our Neighbors
This page was created out of a desire to meet people with compassion, and practical support. No one should have to navigate hunger, housing insecurity, or health challenges alone, and asking for help is never a sign of failure.
A New Thing™ was founded on the belief that small acts of care can open the door to hope and new beginnings. Whether this page connects you to a meal, a safe place to rest, healthcare, or simply reminds you that you matter, please know that you are seen and valued.
Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your journey.
“Behold, I am doing a new thing…” - Isaiah 43:18-19
Shared with love,
A New Thing LLC
Make an Impact Today
Every A New Thing™ purchase helps fund a blessing bag distributed on Christmas Day. A blessing bag is a prayerfully prepared care package with essential items such as snacks, hygiene supplies, winter essentials, and an encouraging scripture shared with care and respect to meet immediate needs and offer compassion and hope to our unhoused neighbors.
If you would like to make a donation to A New Thing LLC to support our efforts to serve our unhoused neighbors, your contribution will help us provide blessing bags, essential supplies, and access to trusted resources throughout New York City. The founder of A New Thing™ and her family have distributed over 300 blessing bags to celebrate Christmas for over ten years, continuing this work as an expression of service and community care.
Thank you for your generosity and support!