{"id":22,"date":"2022-07-13T17:30:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T17:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/amanda-farias\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:16:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:16:58","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/amanda-farias\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Resources-Page\">Get Help. Get Connected. Get Support.<\/h3>\n<p>Our office is a resource for&nbsp;<strong>District 18<\/strong>&nbsp;community members seeking assistance with City services and local supports. Our community liaisons provide casework assistance, referrals, and help connecting people to appropriate programs and organizations. \/ <em>Nuestra oficina es un recurso para los miembros de la comunidad del&nbsp;<strong>Distrito 18<\/strong>&nbsp;que buscan asistencia con servicios de la ciudad y apoyos locales. Nuestros enlaces comunitarios brindan asistencia con casos, referencias y apoyo para conectar a las personas con programas y organizaciones apropiadas.<\/em> \/ \u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u0985\u09ab\u09bf\u09b8&nbsp;<strong>\u09a1\u09bf\u09b8\u09cd\u099f\u09cd\u09b0\u09bf\u0995\u09cd\u099f \u09e7\u09ee<\/strong>-\u098f\u09b0 \u0995\u09ae\u09bf\u0989\u09a8\u09bf\u099f\u09bf\u09b0 \u09b8\u09a6\u09b8\u09cd\u09af\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u099c\u09a8\u09cd\u09af \u098f\u0995\u099f\u09bf \u09b0\u09bf\u09b8\u09cb\u09b0\u09cd\u09b8, \u09af\u09be\u09b0\u09be \u09b6\u09b9\u09b0\u09c7\u09b0 \u09aa\u09b0\u09bf\u09b7\u09c7\u09ac\u09be \u0993 \u09b8\u09cd\u09a5\u09be\u09a8\u09c0\u09af\u09bc \u09b8\u09b9\u09be\u09af\u09bc\u09a4\u09be \u09aa\u09c7\u09a4\u09c7 \u09b8\u09be\u09b9\u09be\u09af\u09cd\u09af \u099a\u09be\u09a8\u0964 \u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u0995\u09ae\u09bf\u0989\u09a8\u09bf\u099f\u09bf \u09b2\u09bf\u09af\u09bc\u09be\u099c\u09cb\u0981\u09b0\u09be \u0995\u09c7\u09b8\u0993\u09af\u09bc\u09be\u09b0\u09cd\u0995 \u09b8\u09b9\u09be\u09af\u09bc\u09a4\u09be, \u09b0\u09c7\u09ab\u09be\u09b0\u09be\u09b2 \u098f\u09ac\u0982 \u0989\u09aa\u09af\u09c1\u0995\u09cd\u09a4 \u09aa\u09cd\u09b0\u09cb\u0997\u09cd\u09b0\u09be\u09ae \u0993 \u09b8\u0982\u09b8\u09cd\u09a5\u09be\u09b0 \u09b8\u0999\u09cd\u0997\u09c7 \u09b8\u0982\u09af\u09cb\u0997 \u09b8\u09cd\u09a5\u09be\u09aa\u09a8\u09c7 \u09b8\u09b9\u09be\u09af\u09bc\u09a4\u09be \u09aa\u09cd\u09b0\u09a6\u09be\u09a8 \u0995\u09b0\u09c7\u09a8\u0964 &#8211; <em>\u09a6\u09af\u09bc\u09be \u0995\u09b0\u09c7 \u09b2\u0995\u09cd\u09b7\u09cd\u09af \u0995\u09b0\u09c1\u09a8: \u09ac\u09b0\u09cd\u09a4\u09ae\u09be\u09a8\u09c7 \u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u0985\u09ab\u09bf\u09b8\u09c7 \u09ac\u09be\u0982\u09b2\u09be\u09af\u09bc \u09b8\u09be\u09ac\u09b2\u09c0\u09b2 \u0995\u09cb\u09a8\u09cb \u09b8\u09cd\u099f\u09be\u09ab \u09b8\u09a6\u09b8\u09cd\u09af \u09a8\u09c7\u0987\u0964 \u09a4\u09ac\u09c7 \u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u0985\u0982\u09b6\u09c0\u09a6\u09be\u09b0 \u09b8\u0982\u09b8\u09cd\u09a5\u09be\u0997\u09c1\u09b2\u09cb\u09b0 \u09ae\u09be\u09a7\u09cd\u09af\u09ae\u09c7 \u0985\u09a8\u09c1\u09ac\u09be\u09a6 \u09b8\u09c7\u09ac\u09be \u09aa\u09be\u0993\u09af\u09bc\u09be \u09af\u09be\u09af\u09bc\u0964 \u0985\u09a4\u09bf\u09b0\u09bf\u0995\u09cd\u09a4 \u09a6\u09bf\u0995\u09a8\u09bf\u09b0\u09cd\u09a6\u09c7\u09b6\u09a8\u09be \u0993 \u09b8\u09b9\u09be\u09af\u09bc\u09a4\u09be\u09b0 \u099c\u09a8\u09cd\u09af \u0986\u09ae\u09be\u09a6\u09c7\u09b0 \u0985\u09ab\u09bf\u09b8\u09c7 \u09af\u09cb\u0997\u09be\u09af\u09cb\u0997 \u0995\u09b0\u09a4\u09c7 \u0985\u09a8\u09c1\u0997\u09cd\u09b0\u09b9 \u0995\u09b0\u09c7 \u09a6\u09cd\u09ac\u09bf\u09a7\u09be \u0995\u09b0\u09ac\u09c7\u09a8 \u09a8\u09be\u0964<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choose a category below to find the help you need<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#D18Housing\">Housing &amp; Benefits<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#D18LegalClinics\">Free Legal Clinics &amp; Other in-Office Services<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#D18CommunityandSeniorCenters\">Senior &amp; Community Centers<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#FoodPantries\">Food Pantries &amp; Food Assistance<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#D18-Public-Benefits\">Free Public Benefits<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"D18Housing\">Housing, Benefits &amp; Financial Assistance Legal <\/h3>\n<p><strong>| \u0986\u09ac\u09be\u09b8\u09a8, \u09b8\u09c1\u09ac\u09bf\u09a7\u09be \u0993 \u0986\u09b0\u09cd\u09a5\u09bf\u0995 \u09b8\u09b9\u09be\u09af\u09bc\u09a4\u09be | Vivienda, beneficios y asistencia financiera<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our office provides&nbsp;<strong>hands-on assistance<\/strong>&nbsp;to help residents stabilize their housing, access benefits, and navigate urgent financial challenges.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NYCHA Applications or Recertifications<\/strong><br \/>Direct help applying for NYCHA housing, completing annual recertifications, and resolving NYCHA-related issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SNAP Applications or Recertifications<\/strong><br \/>Step-by-step support applying for SNAP benefits or renewing existing benefits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NYC Housing Connect<\/strong><br \/>Assistance creating accounts, applying for affordable housing lotteries, uploading documents, and tracking application status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One Shot Deal Applications<\/strong><br \/>Help applying for emergency rental assistance to prevent eviction or utility shutoffs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#Resources-Page\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"D18LegalClinics\">Legal Clinics &amp; In-Office Services<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cl\u00ednicas legales y servicios en la oficina<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u0986\u0987\u09a8\u09bf \u0995\u09cd\u09b2\u09bf\u09a8\u09bf\u0995 \u0993 \u0985\u09ab\u09bf\u09b8\u09c7 \u09aa\u09cd\u09b0\u09a6\u09a4\u09cd\u09a4 \u09b8\u09c7\u09ac\u09be<\/h2>\n<p>Our office hosts a range of&nbsp;<strong>legal clinics and in-office services<\/strong>&nbsp;in partnership with trusted organizations. These services are offered on a scheduled basis and focus on specific areas of need.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Services Available<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Homeowner &amp; Tenant Resources<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcny.org\/housing\">NIDC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family Law Clinic<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/dvp.urbanjustice.org\/about\/legal-services\/\">UJC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety Net Project<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/snp.urbanjustice.org\">UJC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veteran Services<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfw.org\">VFW<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax Preparation Assistance<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/bronxworks.org\">BronxWorks<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>In-Office Casework Services<\/strong>&nbsp;provided by our Constituent Liaison Services Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For current schedules and availability, please contact our office at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=amanda+farias+office&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8#\">(718) 792-1140<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#Resources-Page\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"D18CommunityandSeniorCenters\">Community &amp; Senior Centers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>| \u0995\u09ae\u09bf\u0989\u09a8\u09bf\u099f\u09bf \u0993 \u09b8\u09bf\u09a8\u09bf\u09af\u09bc\u09b0 \u09b8\u09c7\u09a8\u09cd\u099f\u09be\u09b0 | Centros comunitarios y para adultos mayores<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kips Bay Castle Hill Older Adult Center<\/strong><br \/>625 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone: <\/strong>(718) 828-4518<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong>Mon\u2013Fri, 8:00 AM\u20134:00 PM                             <\/p>\n<p><strong>Kips Bay Boys &amp; Girls Club \u2013 Lucile Palmaro Clubhouse<\/strong><br \/>1930 Randall Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone: <\/strong> (718) 893-8600<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong>Mon\u2013Fri, 2:30 PM\u20136:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>BronxWorks Soundview Older Adult Center<\/strong><br \/>391 Bronx River Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone: <\/strong> (917)781-7356&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>James Monroe Older Adult Center<\/strong><br \/>1780 Story Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone: <\/strong> (718) 893-3484<\/p>\n<p><strong>SHOPP Soundview Social Club Older Adult Center<\/strong><br \/>1674 Seward Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (929) 263-1182<\/p>\n<p><strong>Glebe Senior Center<\/strong><br \/>760 Soundview Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong><strong>Phone:<\/strong><\/strong> (718) 829-1564<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri, 8:00 AM\u20134:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parkchester Enhancement Program<\/strong><br \/>1525 Unionport Rd, Bronx, NY 10462<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 409-1619<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri, 9:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phipps Neighborhoods \u2013 Sonia Sotomayor Community Center<\/strong><br \/>1000 Rosedale Ave, Bronx, NY 10472<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (917) 243-7231<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri, 2:30 PM\u20139:00 PM | Sat, 8:00 AM\u20134:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phipps Neighborhoods \u2013 Cornerstone at Soundview<\/strong><br \/>1680 Seward Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 378-6246<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri, 2:30 PM\u20139:00 PM | Sat, 8:00 AM\u20134:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>R.A.I.N. Parkchester Older Adult Center<\/strong><br \/>1525 Unionport Rd, Bronx, NY 10462<br \/><strong><strong>Phone:<\/strong><\/strong> (718) 409-1619<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong>9:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>R.A.I.N. Mechler Hall<\/strong><br \/>2158 Watson Ave, Bronx, NY 10472<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 892-1396<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong> 9:00 AM\u20132:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>YMCA \u2013 Castle Hill<\/strong><br \/>2 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (212) 912-2490<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong>Mon\u2013Fri, 6:00 AM\u20139:00 PM | Weekends, 8:00 AM\u20133:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bronx River Older Adult Center<\/strong><br \/>1619 E. 174th St, Bronx, NY 10472<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 617-6334<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#Resources-Page\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FoodPantries\">Food Pantries &amp; Food Assistance<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Despensas de alimentos y asistencia alimentaria<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u0996\u09be\u09a6\u09cd\u09af \u09aa\u09cd\u09af\u09be\u09a8\u09cd\u099f\u09cd\u09b0\u09bf \u0993 \u0996\u09be\u09a6\u09cd\u09af \u09b8\u09b9\u09be\u09af\u09bc\u09a4\u09be<\/h3>\n<p>Below is a list of food pantries and food assistance locations serving&nbsp;<strong>Community District 18<\/strong>. Hours and requirements may change. Please call ahead when possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA)<\/strong><br \/>1375 Virginia Ave, Bronx, NY 10462<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (347) 400-2644 | (877) 686-2774<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong> Every other Friday, 2:00 PM\u20133:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Church of the Atonement \u2013 Food Pantry<\/strong><br \/>1344 Beach Ave, Bronx, NY 10472<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (347) 841-3765<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong> Saturdays, 10:00 AM\u201312:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Andrew\u2019s Kitchen<\/strong><br \/>781 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (570) 856-7065<br \/><strong>Hours: <\/strong> Saturdays, 2:00 PM\u20133:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admirable Christ Ministries<\/strong><br \/>2361 Maclay Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 863-2244<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 2nd &amp; 4th Saturdays, 1:00 PM\u20133:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soundview Seventh Day Adventist Church<\/strong><br \/>1822 Lacombe Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 842-7373<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Wednesdays, 8:00 AM\u201312:30 PM<br \/>Appointment required<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soundview Presbyterian Church<\/strong><br \/>760 Soundview Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 842-2287<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Wednesdays, 7:00 AM\u20139:00 AM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fellowship Covenant Church<\/strong><br \/>720 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 829-2116<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Wednesdays, 9:00 AM\u201311:30 AM<\/p>\n<p><strong>LT Works Food Pantry<\/strong><br \/>2347 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (347) 810-1201<br \/><strong><strong>Hours:<\/strong><\/strong> Thursdays, 9:00 AM\u201311:30 AM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bread of Life Food Pantry<\/strong><br \/>1104 Elder Ave, Bronx, NY 10472<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (914) 315-7060<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Sundays, 12:30 PM\u20132:00 PM<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 1st &amp; 3rd Fridays, 12:00 PM\u20132:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Paul\u2019s Lutheran Church<\/strong><br \/>1891 McGraw Ave, Bronx, NY 10462<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 822-4535<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Fridays, 8:00 AM\u201310:00 AM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parkchester Baptist Church<\/strong><br \/>2021 Benedict Ave, Bronx, NY 10462<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 823-8124<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Tuesdays, 12:00 PM\u20132:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>St. Helena Roman Catholic Church \u2013 Little Green House<\/strong><br \/>1315 Olmstead Ave, Bronx, NY 10462<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 892-3232<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Wednesdays, 1:00 PM\u20133:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grace &amp; Peace Food Pantry<\/strong><br \/>525 Compton Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (347) 891-0958<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 1st &amp; 3rd Saturdays, 8:00 AM\u201311:00 AM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Every Day Is a Miracle \u2013 Harvest Hand Food Pantry<\/strong><br \/>2626 E. Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10561<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (347) 618-1162 ext. 700<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Fridays, 8:30 AM\u201311:45 AM<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Disciples of Galilee, Inc.<\/strong><br \/>725 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (332) 207-0775<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Fridays, 1:30 PM\u20133:00 PM or until supplies last<img alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Throggs Neck Community Alliance<\/strong><br \/>575 Soundview Ave, Bronx, NY 10472<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (718) 597-3840<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> 2nd &amp; 4th Saturdays, 11:00 AM\u20131:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shout for Joy Baptist Church, Inc.<\/strong><br \/>456 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (347) 400-0409<br \/><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Saturdays, 8:00 AM\u20139:30 AM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sonia Sotomayor Community Center<\/strong><br \/>1000 Rosedale Ave, Bronx, NY 10473<br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (917) 243-7231<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#Resources-Page\">Back to Top<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:50px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"D18-Public-Benefits\">Public Programs &amp; Benefits<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-post post-867 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-public-programs-benefits\">\n<div 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