The information below may assist you throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Please also refer to the additional resources below for a more extensive list of resources!

• The HOPE Center's COVID-19 Guide for College Students: This extensive list of resources includes information about unemployment, SNAP/WIC Applications, utility assistance, and more

• Navigating Benefits.gov and AccessNYC with the Mav Market: A quick introduction to navigating Federal Benefit Eligibility Screeners & the AccessNYC website to determine which benefits you should consider applying to

• Edquity.co: The Edquity App helps you manage the money you have and find the emergency supports on- and off-campus – as well as emergency dollars – when what you have just isn't enough.

• Plentiful: A free, easy-to-use reservation system for food pantries and the people they serve. Use Plentiful to find pantries and get the food you need, without waiting in line.

  • Text "FOOD" to (726-879)

• Imperfect Foods Reduced Cost Grocery Box: Imperfect Food offers a 33% discount to individuals who apply for the Reduced-Cost Box Program. You do NOT need to qualify for SNAP, and the application takes less than 5 minutes! They will deliver a box of groceries that YOU PICK straight to your door on a weekly basis. If you sign up and don't order a box immediately, they send you a 20% off coupon for your first 3 orders. They are still going strong with an increase in service! 

• Mercy Career & Professional Development Opportunities: An list of available jobs and resources, including resources the team offers.

• NYC COVID-19 Mutual Aid Website: An extensive list of resources in NYC, including ways to volunteer, resource sharing documents, grocery delivery services, and other relavent information relating to COVID-19 help in NYC

• Devices for Remote Learning: To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out the form on their website.

• Diaper Assistance: To find out if an agency in your area provides diaper assistance to families in need, please call 2-1-1 on your phone or search online at 2-1-1.org. Specialist are available 24/7 to help identify local resources that may be able to help provide diapers and other basic necessities.

NYC Emergency Food Hotline: 866.888.8777

Call 2-1-1 to be connected to local resources and social services (Food & Nutrition Programs, Health Care, Employment Opportunities)