United Way of New York City

United Way of New York City (UWNYC), located at 205 E 42nd St, 12th floor, New York, NY 10017, is a nonprofit focused on education support, food and benefits access, health equity, and economic opportunity across New York City.

Through partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and businesses, UWNYC supports parents and teachers, strengthens the emergency food network, and works to address barriers to quality healthcare. Its Food & Benefits Access program helps food pantries and soup kitchens provide culturally responsive food and related resources, while community partnerships support SNAP outreach, eligibility screenings, and enrollment assistance.

UWNYC’s Emergency Assistance and Community Needs Fund provides rapid-response grants to community organizations serving New Yorkers during crises. Visit the official site to confirm current program details. For general assistance information, NHREA also provides a Florida homeless assistance resource and a federal assistance resource.