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.
Housing & ShelterEmployment & Job TrainingMental Health & CounselingSubstance Use RecoveryBenefits & Financial HelpEducation & GEDFamily & Reunification
The Fortune Society
What they offer
Full-service reentry hub: housing (emergency to permanent), benefits enrollment, case management, education, employment, outpatient substance use and mental health treatment, family services, HIV/AIDS services and ATI programs. No legal services.
Who can get help
Ages 18+ with criminal legal system involvement. Housing has a waiting list.
How to start
Call for intake; Rikers discharge planning available
Last checked by Second Start on September 18, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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