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WHAT DO I DO IF I'M WORRIED ABOUT HAVING ENOUGH FOOD FOR MY FAMILY?

The city of New York City has a number of resources to provide you and your family with food, should you need it. There is a list of resources for your reference below, and we will also continue to post opportunities as they become available.

fOOD INSECURITY resources

New York City Food Bank and Locations

Webpage of New York City's food resources.

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New York Food Pantries & Soup Kitches

Pick up food packages at a food pantry or get a meal at a soup kitchen.

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

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New York State myBenefits Quiz

This website is a prescreening tool which provides a quick and easy way for people who live in New York State to find out if they might be able to receive any benefits.

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ARE THERE OTHER WAYS TO GET FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RIGHT NOW BEYOND UNEMPLOYMENT?

There are a lot of options for financial assistance for you and your family. We have included a few resources and funds here.

financial resources

NYC Cash Assistance

Eligible families may receive up to 60 months of federally funded cash assistance under the Temporary Aid to Needy Families Program (TANF). Single individuals without children and families who have already received cash assistance for 60 months may receive benefits under the New York State Safety Net Program.

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Boka Employee Relief Fund

Apply for the Boka Restaurant Group Emergency Employee Relief Fund

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Campari America - Another Round, Another Rally

Emergency assistance to those employed in restaurants, bars, and hotels who have fallen on unexpected hardship.

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One Fair Wage Emergency Fund

Apply to receive cash assistance. This fund is for workers in the restaurant industry.

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Southern Smoke Fund

Funding to those employed by or own restaurants or bars or are employed by a restaurant or bar supplier that are faced unforeseen expenses that cannot or will not be covered by insurance.

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Funds with Specifications on who can apply

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Provides financial assistance to people that are pregnant or responsible for a child under 19 years old.

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CORE

CORE supports food & beverage service employees with children who are experiencing major medical diagnosis of a parent or child, death of a parent or child, or loss of home or employment due to a fire, flood, or other naturally occurring circumstance.

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Available LEgal Resources

If you are need of legal support because you can’t pay rent, have questions about unemployment, upcoming court dates, etc., we have compiled a list of free resources for you to reach out to for legal guidance.

Legal resources

CARPLS

Talk to an experienced and compassionate attorney for free.

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Resources for New Yorkers

These resources can offer support for food, employment, health insurance, housing and more.

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We are here to help.

If you are in emergency need of food or supplies for you or your children, please email hr@bokagrp.com for additional options for assistance.