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An infograhpic (visual aid) for a quick guide
A complete list of NYC Food Pantries with kosher/halal/vegetarian options
A verified list of "Grab and Go" Meal locations at Public Schools
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Verified Meal Programs:
Find a Free Meal Location Near You
Free "Grab and Go" meals are available for all New Yorkers
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 1:30 pm
Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
No one will be turned away at any time
All adults and children can pick up multiple meals at once
No registration, ID, or documentation required
No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises.
Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children
LOCATIONS
P.S. 195 Manhattan Beach is located at 131 IRWIN STREET.
Operating hours are 7:30am to 1:30pm (children & family) 11:30am to 1:30pm (adults)
Halal meals available at this location. This site is Partially Accessible
P.S. K225 - The Eileen E. Zaglin is located at 1075 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE.
Operating hours are 7:30am to 1:30pm (children & family) 11:30am to 1:30pm (adults) Halal meals available at this location. This site is Partially Accessible
I.S. 98 Bay Academy is located at 1401 EMMONS AVENUE.
Operating hours are 7:30am to 1:30pm (children & family) 11:30am to 1:30pm (adults)
Halal meals available at this location. This site is No Accessibility
DFTA – Department for the Aging - Food Assistance (Russian translation)
https://www.opt-osfns.org/schoolfoodny/meals/default.aspx
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/contact/services/COVID-19FoodAssistance.shtml
Grab & Go Meals Update
Starting today, Friday, April 3, three free meals will be available daily for all New Yorkers in more than 400 meal hubs across the five boroughs.
Meal hub sites will operate from 7:30am-11:30am for children and families and 11:30am-1:30pm for adults.
Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites.
All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time.
No one will be turned away.
There is no registration or identification required.
Families can find a location near them by visiting schools.nyc.gov/freemeals or by texting “NYC FOOD” to 877-877. Please share this information with your families.
We will continue to be in touch with critical updates, and thank you, again, for everything that you are doing to support children and families at this time.
The Division of Early Childhood Education