Food assistance for women and families centers on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), the National School Lunch Program, Feeding America food banks, and Meals on Wheels. WIC serves pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children up to age 5, providing food packages, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding peer support — household income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. SNAP eligibility is generally 130% FPL. Food banks operate in every state and typically require no application for an initial visit. This directory includes each state's SNAP office, WIC clinics, and regional food bank networks.
New York has separate Family Court (for custody, support, paternity, DV) and Supreme Court (for divorce) systems. NYC's Family Court operates in all five boroughs. The Office of Child Support Services runs enforcement. NYC, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, and Syracuse are the major metros. Legal Aid Society of NYC, Sanctuary for Families, NYLAG, and the NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence serve women.
New York SNAP Benefits is a New York food-assistance resource helping mothers with SNAP, WIC, food pantries, and free meal programs. Contact (800) 342-3009 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Services are offered at no cost to women who meet program criteria.
(800) 342-3009 · Statewide program · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Food Bank for New York City provides SNAP, WIC, food pantries, and free meal programs for women in New York. Reach the team at (212) 566-7855 to schedule a screening. Available Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. Free for qualifying New York mothers and their children.
(212) 566-7855 · 39 Broadway 10th Floor, New York, NY 10006 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
New York WIC Program is a New York food-assistance resource helping mothers with SNAP, WIC, food pantries, and free meal programs. Phone (800) 522-5006 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. Free for qualifying New York mothers and their children.
(800) 522-5006 · Statewide program · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
City Harvest — NYC is the go-to food-assistance resource in the New York area for SNAP, WIC, food pantries, and free meal programs. Phone (646) 412-0600 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
(646) 412-0600 · 6 E 32nd St, New York, NY 10016 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
NY School Meals Program is a New York food-assistance resource helping mothers with SNAP, WIC, food pantries, and free meal programs. Phone (718) 707-4300 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Open During school hours — confirm by phone before driving in. Free for qualifying New York mothers and their children.
(718) 707-4300 · Statewide program · During school hours · Visit Website
Based in Latham, Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY supports New York women navigating SNAP, WIC, food pantries, and free meal programs. Reach the team at (518) 786-3691 to schedule a screening. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
(518) 786-3691 · 965 Albany Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — federal food assistance, apply through your state agency for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families who need vetted, plain-language information on food pantry visits, SNAP/WIC application help, prepared meals, and grocery deliveries. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Federal nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. Find your local WIC clinic. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families who need vetted, plain-language information on food pantry visits, SNAP/WIC application help, prepared meals, and grocery deliveries. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Locate the nearest food bank in the largest network of US food banks. 200+ member food banks nationwide for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families who need vetted, plain-language information on food pantry visits, SNAP/WIC application help, prepared meals, and grocery deliveries. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Free meals for children and teens during summer months. Text FOOD to 304-304 to find sites for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families who need vetted, plain-language information on food pantry visits, SNAP/WIC application help, prepared meals, and grocery deliveries. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Home-delivered meals for seniors and homebound adults nationwide. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families who need vetted, plain-language information on food pantry visits, SNAP/WIC application help, prepared meals, and grocery deliveries. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Connecting children to nutrition programs including school meals, summer meals, and after-school meals for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families who need vetted, plain-language information on food pantry visits, SNAP/WIC application help, prepared meals, and grocery deliveries. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Free locator connecting gardeners with food pantries that accept fresh produce donations for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families who need vetted, plain-language information on food pantry visits, SNAP/WIC application help, prepared meals, and grocery deliveries. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) — free hotline connecting people to food assistance for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families who need vetted, plain-language information on food pantry visits, SNAP/WIC application help, prepared meals, and grocery deliveries. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Christian advocacy organization working to end hunger in the US and globally for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for low-income mothers, pregnant women, and families who need vetted, plain-language information on food pantry visits, SNAP/WIC application help, prepared meals, and grocery deliveries. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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