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
Serves public housing residents and other low-income New Yorkers with employment services, financial counseling, free tax preparation, a federal credit union, youth development, a college access program, a worker cooperative initiative, and free mental health counseling at locations across NYC.
Who can get help
Public housing residents and other low-income New Yorkers.
How to start
Call or visit the website to set up an appointment
Last checked by Second Start on September 26, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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