Message to families:
Important Update on SNAP and HEAP Benefits
Because of the federal government shutdown, New York State is making some changes to benefit programs. SNAP (food stamps) was distributed in October, but payments in November may be delayed. HEAP (help with heating costs) will start later than usual.
SNAP benefits for October were distributed come as normal.
November SNAP payments may be late if the shutdown continues.
SNAP applications are still open, but new approvals might take longer.
HEAP (heating help) is delayed for now.
Families in need can find food pantries and other support on the OTDA website.
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Mensaje a las familias:
Actualización importante sobre los beneficios de SNAP y HEAP
Debido al cierre del gobierno federal, el estado de Nueva York está implementando algunos cambios en los programas de asistencia social. Los cupones de alimentos (SNAP) se distribuyeron en octubre, pero los pagos de noviembre podrían retrasarse. El programa HEAP (ayuda para los costos de calefacción) comenzará más tarde de lo habitual.
Los beneficios del SNAP correspondientes a octubre se distribuyeron con normalidad.
Los pagos del programa SNAP de noviembre podrían retrasarse si continúa el cierre del gobierno.
Las solicitudes para el programa SNAP aún están abiertas, pero las nuevas aprobaciones podrían tardar más.
El sistema HEAP (calefacción asistida) se retrasa por el momento.
Las familias necesitadas pueden encontrar despensas de alimentos y otro tipo de ayuda en el sitio web de OTDA.
Find nearby food pantries:
1-800-5-HUNGRY (1-800-548-6479)
www.finder.nyc.gov/foodhelp/locations
www.foodhelpline.org
www.findhelp.org
www.wscah.org/services
https://www.foodbanknyc.org/
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/food-assistance.page
Food Pantry Locations and Resources
Food Bank NYC: search engine for finding a foodbank in NYC https://www.foodbanknyc.org/find-food/
LemonTree: Food Banks, Soup Kitchens, and limited financial help https://www.foodhelpline.org/
Hunger Free America: Food Bank locations and application Assistance
https://www.hungerfreeamerica.org/en-us/ourprograms
The hotline can be reached at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273), for Spanish, from Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Call the Hunger Hotline.
Food Assistance Through Community Food Connection (CFC):
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/food-assistance
Mutual Aid NYC: Resource Library and ground roots level NYC https://resources.mutualaid.nyc/
Plentiful: Map and links to food pantries across the US
https://plentiful.org/
Food Help NYC: Search Engine for NYC Pantries
https://finder.nyc.gov/foodhelp
Specific for Halal and Muslim Needs
Council of Peoples Organization: Halal organization , Centered in Brooklyn, food, translation, and legal assistance https://copo.org/
ICNA RELIEF ORGANIZATION: ICNA Relief New York Food Pantry Locations:
FLUSHING FOOD PANTRY
Address: 43-12 Union ST, Flushing NY 11355
Time: Wednesday | 12PM – 2PM
JAMAICA FOOD PANTRY
Address: 87-91 144TH ST Jamaica NY 11435
Time: Thursday | 10AM – 12PM
BRONX FOOD PANTRY
Address: 34-17 Knox Place Bronx NY 10467
Time: Friday | 2PM – 3PM
LONG ISLAND FOOD PANTRY
Address: 300 Stuart Ave Valley Stream, NY 11580
Time: Thursday | 2PM – 4PM
BRIGHTON BEACH FOOD PANTRY
Address: 273 Neptune Ave Brooklyn NY 11235
Time: Monday | 12AM – 2PM
BROOKLYN FOOD PANTRY
Address: 634 Rugby Road Brooklyn, NY 11230
Time: Tuesday | 2PM – 4PM
Kosher: Masbia: emergency food relief—both nutritious, ready-to-eat meals and raw groceries https://www.masbia.org/
United Jewish Council of the East Side: Food pantry and Care Assistance https://ujces.org/food-assistance-nyc
National Council of Jewish Women New York: Food Pantry, hot meals, and other resources https://ncjwny.org/programs/hunger-and-food-insecurity/
Financial assistance:
NYC Human Resources Administration: Help with MTA cards, heat, Cash Assistance, and updates regarding SNAP and other Benefits. https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/index
Rental Assistance NYC Government: Legal and financial help https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/prevention/rent-issues
The Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS): in partnership with our office has launched its Federal Employee Loan Program, offering interest-free loans with no cost to the borrower of up to $7,500 for low- and moderate-income federal workers. Borrowers will not begin repayment until four weeks after the government reopens. https://hfls.org