Nutritious home-delivered meals for eligible New Yorkers. See if you qualify.
We serve the New York City area. If you are 60 or older, homebound, disabled, or enrolled in Medicaid, you may qualify for free home-delivered meals.
Apply in minutes online, or have a family member apply on your behalf. Our team will review your information and reach out within 24 hours to confirm eligibility.
Hot and frozen home-delivered meals, tailored to your dietary needs. We accommodate kosher, halal, diabetic, and medically prescribed diets.
Not sure if you qualify? Read the criteria below to find out if you or a loved one is eligible for free home delivered meals. If you meet the requirements, fill out the form below and our team will guide you through the rest.
Must be 60 years of age or older
Must be unable to prepare nutritious meals or have no one to do so for you
Must be physically or mentally incapacitated and in need of some assistance
Must be able to live safely at home if services are provided to you
If you are in need of groceries and able to leave home, visit FoodHelp NYC for a list of food pantries and community kitchens across the five boroughs.
Free home-delivered meals for eligible New Yorkers. See if you qualify.
You may still qualify if you are enrolled in Medicaid, have a disability, are homebound due to illness, or are recovering from surgery or hospitalization.
Yes, meals are provided at no cost to all who are eligible.
If you are 60 or older, your meals are funded through the Older Americans Act, a federal program administered locally by the NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging). This program specifically funds home delivered meals for seniors across New York City at no charge. Learn more at NYC Aging →
If you are under 60, your meals may be funded through Medicaid's Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), which covers medically necessary meal delivery for eligible individuals with disabilities or chronic illness. Eligibility is determined based on your Medicaid enrollment and assessed needs. Learn more about Medicaid HCBS →
In both cases, there are no fees, co-pays, or contributions required from you.
We currently serve all five boroughs of New York City: Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.
The number of meals you receive is based on your individual eligibility assessment. We will help you understand what you qualify for and provide you with that information during the process.
We offer hot and frozen meals and accommodate all dietary needs including kosher, halal, diabetic-friendly, and medically prescribed diets.
