City Resources –  The city has put together a list of resources that include access to free food, rent and housing support, counseling support and other services.  Please take a look at it and take advantage of whatever services you can get a hold of.

• https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/resources/resources-for-new-yorkers.page

Free Food – There are a variety of locations providing free food around the city.  Below are links to places where you can get free food.

• NYC Public Schools offer three meals to everyone who stops by any location from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday.  You do not have to go to your school. Please go to your closest school. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals

• Find a food pantry near you: Food Bank NYC is giving out free meals, groceries and SNAP support all over the city. To find nutrition support near you, visit the website »

• Find food help in Spanish: Check out an interactive map in Spanish of "comida gratis" (free food) around New York City. See the map online »

• NYC food hub: The Covid-19 food hub for NYC is continuously gathering information about free groceries and meals around the city as well as about financial help for restaurant workers. Check it out »

NYC Well – This is the central location for NYC talk, text and chat for mental health help.  Please do not feel shy to reach out.  These services are completely free and with a private counselor.  Sometimes being strong means being willing to ask for help.

• https://access.nyc.gov/programs/nyc-well/

Housing Resources

• If you are experiencing domestic violence call 911 during an emergency. Additionally, to speak with a counselor, you can call the NYC Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-621-4673 or 866-604-5350 if you are hearing impared. 
• If you are at risk of becoming homeless during the coronavirus crisis, call 311 or visitwww1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page. 

Queens Public Library

• The Queens Public Library allows you to get an eCard online and has made tons of ebooks, eaudio-books, magazines, movies and music available.  Please take advantage of this resource.  Please Google the public library in your borough if you live outside of Queens.
• https://www.queenslibrary.org/help/how-to-access-digital-media?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=carousel&utm_campaign=DigitalMedia2020315

Unemployment Resources

• Visit labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtmto apply for unemployment benefits.
• Additionally, you can call 888-469-7365 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., or Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Open City Schools for Students of Emergency Workers and Free Wifi

• To learn more about the Regional Enrichment Centers, visit schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/regional-enrichment-centers. 
• Free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi is available to households with K-12 students and college students who do not already have a Spectrum subscription. Installation fees will be waived. Call 844-488-8395 to enroll.