82 Food Assistance in New York — Free Help
82 verified food assistance resources in New York. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance use treatment, and community help.
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- City Harvest — Food Assistance in Brooklyn, New York — (646) 412-0600 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- City Harvest (Bronx County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (646) 412-0600 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network serving all of Bronx County, which a second food bank also covers in full — call either one. The food b
- City Harvest (New York County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (646) 412-0600 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network serving all of New York County, which a second food bank also covers in full — call either one. The foo
- City Harvest (Queens County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (646) 412-0600 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network serving all of Queens County, which a second food bank also covers in full — call either one. The food
- City Harvest (Richmond County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (646) 412-0600 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network serving all of Richmond County, which a second food bank also covers in full — call either one. The foo
- City Harvest - NYC Food Rescue — Food Assistance in New York City, New York — (646) 412-0600
- FeedMore WNY — Food Assistance in Buffalo, New York — (716) 852-1305 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network, serving Erie County from its Buffalo headquarters along with 3 nearby counties. It supplies the food p
- FeedMore WNY (Cattaraugus County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (716) 852-1305 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network responsible for Cattaraugus County. The food bank is based in Buffalo and serves 4 counties — this is t
- FeedMore WNY (Chautauqua County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (716) 852-1305 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network responsible for Chautauqua County. The food bank is based in Buffalo and serves 4 counties — this is th
- FeedMore WNY (Niagara County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (716) 852-1305 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network responsible for Niagara County. The food bank is based in Buffalo and serves 4 counties — this is the o
- FeedMore Western New York, Inc. — Food Assistance in Buffalo, New York — (716) 852-1305 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Feeding America - New York Food Banks — Food Assistance in New York City, New York — (800) 771-2303
- Feeding America - New York Food Banks — Food Assistance in New York — (800) 771-2303 — Feeding America is the national network the New York food banks belong to. Its Find Your Local Food Bank page matches your ZIP code to the food bank responsible
- Feeding Westchester — Food Assistance in Elmsford, New York — (914) 923-1100 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Food Bank For New York City — Food Assistance in New York City, New York — (212) 566-7855
- Food Bank For New York City — Food Assistance in New York, New York — (718) 991-4300 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Food Bank For New York City (Kings County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (212) 566-7855 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network serving all of Kings County, which a second food bank also covers in full — call either one. The food b
- Food Bank For New York City (New York County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (212) 566-7855 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network serving all of New York County, which a second food bank also covers in full — call either one. The foo
- Food Bank For New York City (Queens County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (212) 566-7855 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network serving all of Queens County, which a second food bank also covers in full — call either one. The food
- Food Bank For New York City (Richmond County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (212) 566-7855 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network serving all of Richmond County, which a second food bank also covers in full — call either one. The foo
- Food Bank of Central New York — Food Assistance in Syracuse, New York — (315) 437-1899 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Food Bank of Central New York (Cayuga County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (315) 437-1899 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network responsible for Cayuga County. The food bank is based in Syracuse and serves 11 counties — this is the
- Food Bank of Central New York (Chenango County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (315) 437-1899 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network responsible for Chenango County. The food bank is based in Syracuse and serves 11 counties — this is th
- Food Bank of Central New York (Cortland County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (315) 437-1899 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network responsible for Cortland County. The food bank is based in Syracuse and serves 11 counties — this is th
- Food Bank of Central New York (Herkimer County Service Area) — Food Assistance in New York — (315) 437-1899 — Regional food bank in the Feeding New York State network responsible for Herkimer County. The food bank is based in Syracuse and serves 11 counties — this is th
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in New York?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across New York. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.