Resources to help you during the coronavirus crisis

Food resources

• NYC is delivering food for those who are home-bound and have no other alternatives.
• Food resources around the city
• Available food resources by many neighborhoods, updated every few days
• Apply for SNAP online

Job opportunities

• NYCHA is hiring temporary maintenance staff at its properties
• NYC is hiring taxi drivers to deliver food to seniors

Student distance learning

• DOE is providing iPads for students to use at home, though there are delivery delays.
• Spectrum is offering households with K-12 and college students free WiFi access and broadband (high-speed internet) for 60 days. To enroll, or to ask for more information, call 844-488-8395.

Pet owners

• ASPCA is offering free dog and cat food to those affected by the virus. Call 800-738-9437 to set up a required appointment.

Health resources

• New York State has created a Special Enrollment Period, now through April 15, for uninsured New Yorkers to seek health insurance coverage.

Errands/Mutual Aid

• For those high-risk New Yorkers who cannot leave their homes, there is a volunteer-led delivery effort for groceries and other goods. (Note: only delivery is free, people still have to pay for their goods.)
• Mutual Aid NYC