Food & Basic Needs
Neighbors Together
Brooklyn
Soup kitchen and community advocacy center: free to-go lunch Mon-Fri 12-2 and dinner 4-6 on select days, plus housing, benefits, job training and healthcare support.
What they offer
An independent office within the IRS that helps people resolve tax problems they have been unable to fix on their own, including cases of undue hardship caused by IRS actions or inaction.
Who can get help
Taxpayers with unresolved IRS problems or facing undue hardship.
How to start
Call to open a new case, or contact the local Brooklyn or Manhattan office if a case is already open
Last checked by Second Start on September 26, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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