Wellness Resources

FOOD SERVICES

Free Summer Meals - DOE: The New York City Department of Education is committed to making free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get free meals at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city. See locations HERE.
NYC Food Assistance Resources: Find additional food assistance resources here: NYC.gov/GetFood
Food Assistance from the Bronx Borough President: Please find a comprehensive list of food resources from the Bronx Borough President here.
EBT Food Benefits for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch Scholars: New York State Announces $880 Million in Temporary Food Assistance for New York’s School Children: Families who receive SNAP currently will automatically receive the additional funds and they will now include all students eligible for Free-reduced lunch who are not already receiving SNAP. It wouldn't hurt for families to fill out the online meal forms if they feel they are eligible for F/RPL based on their current income. Read the ANNOUNCEMENT to learn more.

Additional City Food Resources

Additional City Food Resources

WELLNESS RESOURCES

PURE EDGE PARTNERSHIP

We are proud to partner with Pure Edge, a wellness organization that provides strategies for educators and learners to support social, emotional, and academic development through mindful movement and rest. Pure Edge offers a variety of easily accessible, free, open educational resources (OER) and curricula. Register for their free webinars by clicking THIS LINK.

Public Wellness Resources

Public Wellness Resources

Mental Health Support: This guide identifies resources for all New Yorkers as well as services tailored to the needs of aging New Yorkers, veterans, students and young people, and people harmed by violence, crime or abuse. All services are free to New Yorkers, regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status. Visit this site.
NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages at any time. Visit this site.
Managing Grief and Loss: See this city resource on coping with grief and loss.
Services for Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Survivors:
- You are not alone. We understand home is not always safe.
- For services visit nyc.gov/nychope
- Call NYC’s 24-hour hotline at 1800-621-4673 or call 911 for emergencies
Immigrant New Yorkers: Seek care without fear. Use of health services related to COVID19 will NOT be considered under the Public Charge rule and will NOT impact your ability to apply for a green card or citizenship.
- More info
- Spread the word

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

ELECTED OFFICIAL TOWN HALLS

Public Prep has been partnering with our local elected officials to host virtual Town Halls. These opportunities are intended to provide our community an opportunity to learn about resources available to them and ask questions directly to their officials. Check out the recordings below and stay tuned for more opportunities!

Town Hall with Council Woman Carlina Rivera - 5/1/2020
Town Hall with Senator Luis Sepulveda - 5/21/2020

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