Roughly continues to block them, leaving states scrambling to feed people who rely on the monthly benefits, formerly known as food stamps. 

As SNAP uncertainty persists, community-run programs around the city are stepping up. If you’re a student who has been using SNAP, or looking to support those affected, check out these food pantries, soup kitchens and additional resources near campus.

The College Student Pantry

602 E 9th St.

Located in the East Village, The College Student Pantry is run by students, for students. To receive up to three days worth of groceries, bring your student ID and a reusable grocery bag. The pantry is open from 4 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month with here. 

Trinity Human Services Corporation

153 Johnson Ave., Brooklyn

The Trinity Human Services Corporation’s supermarket-style food pantry in East Williamsburg serves 3,500 individuals and families each month with nutritious food. Appointments are offered Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., and can be made through the Plentiful app. THSC began a volunteer opportunities throughout the week — volunteers can assist with donations and address client needs.

St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen

12 W 12th St.

A few blocks from Union Square, St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen has been serving those in need for over 40 years. Every Saturday, over 300 meals are served from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The Apicha Community Health Center will be joining meal service on Nov. 15 to provide visitors with free, confidential assistance with SNAP benefits and health insurance enrollment. Community members are encouraged to volunteer at St. Joe’s — no qualifications required — for shifts that are split in two: a prep shift from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a serving shift from 1 to 3:30 p.m.  

City Harvest

150 52nd St., Brooklyn

This food rescue nonprofit provides food-insecure New Yorkers with surplus food from farms, grocers, wholesalers, manufacturers and restaurants. Amid SNAP uncertainty, City Harvest recently implemented an escalated distribution plan for food rescue and delivery operations, stating that “no charity can make up for the gap the online food map, which can be used to find free food distribution services throughout New York City.

Washington Square Park Mutual Aid

Located west of the fountain, Washington Square Park Mutual Aid accepts and distributes both fresh and packaged food, alongside clothes and toiletries, every Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. The community-based mutual aid group has been working out of the park for over four years to provide critical items to New Yorkers facing food and housing insecurity. Following the withholding of SNAP benefits, WSP Mutual Aid is accepting monetary donations through Cashapp and Venmo along with food and water donations, and is actively looking for home cooks — with ingredient expenses covered — to help cook meals that are distributed on Fridays. 

Contact Natalie Beit at [email protected].