HOW TO GET FOOD & BENEFITS
Access Fresh Healthy Food
Food Access
WSCAH serves our customers at our pantry at West 86th Street, through dozens of community-based organizations, and via a home delivery program. Customers receive a supply of free, fresh, healthy groceries, including fresh produce, protein, whole grains and low-fat dairy. Returning customers can pick up food at our 86th Street pantry once a month Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
WSCAH is now accepting new customers from zip codes 10019,
10023, 10069, 10024, and 10025!
If this is your first time picking up food:
Please check in with a WSCAH staff member at registration.
Bring photo ID.
Bring proof of address, examples include:
- ID with current address
- Postmarked mail
- Lease
- Shelter letter
Due to overwhelming demand, we are only accepting new customers at 86th street who live in the zip codes listed above. To learn more about how to access food in your neighborhood, call 311, search for a local pantry distribution here, or contact our team below.
86th Street Food Distribution - 263 W 86th Street
Distribution Hours: Tue - Fri, 9AM – 1PM
Benefits Support
GIVE US A CALL.
We can determine what benefits you’re eligible for and help you apply for them. Just give us a call or send us an email and a Benefits Access Specialist will help you in your preferred language.

BENEFITS WE CAN HELP WITH:
- SNAP (Food Stamps)
- Public Assistance/Cash Assistance
- Health Insurance Programs
- Transportation Assistance
- Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
- Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE)
SERVICES WE CAN HELP WITH:
- Women, Infant, and Child benefits
- Shelter Resources
- Financial Counseling
- Educational and Employment Programs
- Immigration Legal Assistance
- Benefits and Housing Advocacy
- Further Food Assistance Programs
Or Call: 212-362-3662 ext 3