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A Safe Place to Stay 🏡
In this section, we provide information on free housing and shelters, as well as food and grocery access programs. Shelter and food are two basic human needs and rights which everyone deserves access to, and are essential to well-being.
Housing Resources
Housing Resources
NYC DYCD Runaway & Homeless Youth
Directory of youth drop-in centers, crisis services, street outreach, and transitional independent living
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's resource locator for housing, shelter, healthcare, and clothing resources across the country
24/7 crisis connection by phone or online chat for runaway and unhoused youth
Connect with a trusted person who will listen and help you create a plan
Food Access Programs
Food Access Programs
Map of NYC Food Distribution Locations: Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries, City Harvest Locations
Interactive map of all locations that are currently distributing food, free of charge throughout NYC
Interactive map of all community fridges in NYC
Free, confidential text support for finding free food and applying for SNAP benefits
Resource Directories
Resource Directories
Resources for unhoused New Yorkers, including food, shelters, and social services
Find NYC resources related to food assistance, personal hygiene, clothing, and more
Browse resources for youth experiencing homelessness in NYC, including housing, health, and finances
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