Thank you for reaching out to Neighbors Together. Our office will be closed for Winter Break from December 20th through January 4th, and we will reopen on January 5th. We will respond to messages as soon as we return.
Emergency Food Support:
If you or someone you know needs immediate food assistance during this time, the following organizations may be able to help:
- Food Bank For New York City
Find nearby food pantries and soup kitchens: foodbanknyc.org
- St. John’s Bread & Life (Bed-Stuy)
Provides hot meals and pantry services: breadandlife.org
- Masbia (Borough Park & Flatbush)
Kosher pantry and soup kitchen services: masbia.org
- CHiPS Community Services (Cobble Hill)
Hot meals and food pantry: chipsonline.org
- Brooklyn Rescue Mission (Bed-Stuy)
Hot meals and groceries: brmuhc.org
- The Campaign Against Hunger
Food pantry and hot meals: tcahnyc.org
You can also call NYC 311 or visit nyc.gov/food to find additional emergency food resources near you.
Housing Support
If you are facing a housing crisis and need support, here are some local resources:
Emergency Shelter & Intake (Citywide)
- Call 311 — Ask for Homeless Assistance/Shelter Intake to be connected with urgent housing support, outreach, and shelter placement. Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter
- Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Shelter Intake Centers — Open 24/7:
- Single Adult Men: 30th Street Intake Center: 400–430 East 30th Street, Manhattan. New York City Government
- Single Adult Women: HELP Women’s Shelter: 116 Williams Ave, Brooklyn. New York City Government
- Families with Children: PATH Office: 151 East 151st Street, Bronx. New York City Government
Other Support & Advocacy
- Legal Aid / Housing Courts: For eviction prevention support and referrals, call Housing Court Answers at 212-962-4795 (or 718-557-1379). bklynlibrary.libguides.com
For Recent Donors or Supporters:
If you have recently donated to Neighbors Together, we will be processing all donations made to Neighbors Together via mail, or any online confirmations of donations when we return in January.
Thank you for your understanding and support as our team takes a well deserved Winter Break. We wish you a safe and healthy holiday season. We look forward to reconnecting in the New Year.
Warmly,
Neighbors Together
Thank you so so much for your help here!
