Women, Infants, Children (WIC) - Ryan Health Food Assistance and Delivery Information

Sep 27, 2026

Women, Infants, Children (WIC) through Ryan Health provides free food assistance and baby formula, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and breastfeeding-related equipment. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, WIC services are delivered electronically and the office is not staffed. Guidance covers eligibility for pregnant and postpartum women as well as infants and children up to age five, including grab-and-go meal options across NYC. Additional sections explain meal delivery programs, distribution sites, and application support for SNAP benefits, including pandemic-related delays and EBT grocery delivery.

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Food Assistance

Grab-and-Go hot meals

Hunger Free NYC

Food Bank NYC

Apply for SNAP Benefits

Breastfeeding Resources

Food Delivery

GetFoodNYC Food Delivery Program

Invisible Hands

Visiting Neighbors

Drivers Looking for Work in Food Delivery

Meal Distribution Sites

Red Rabbit Emergency Meal Distribution Sites

Women, Infants, Children (WIC)– Ryan Health Due to Covid-19 Pandemic, Ryan Health WIC program has now moved to providing services electronically. Please DO NOT come to the WIC office as there will not be any staff on site. Please call this number to receive services electronically: (212) 865-0410 or (212) 477- 8846. WIC provides nutritious food to pregnant, breastfeeding women and women who have just given birth, as well as infants and children up to five years of age. Women who qualify for WIC assistance can receive: ▪ Free food assistance and baby formula ▪ Nutrition education ▪ Breastfeeding support ▪ Referrals to support services ▪ Breast pumps -No more paper checks! -Only buy the food you need each time! -Easier checkout! For more information on applying for WIC see WIC. WIC members can have baby formula delivered free to all NYC boroughs by calling (718) 405- 9111. I. Food Assistance Grab-and-Go hot meals Available for all children in New York City. Text FOOD or COMIDA to 877877 for a list of locations near you. The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for any New Yorker at one of the 400 Meal Hubs across the city. For locations, hours, and more information, click here. Each site offers three hot meals per day. You can pick up from any location between the hours of 7:30 am-1:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Notes on Grab & Go Meals • No registration, ID, or documentation required. • All three meals a day may be picked up at the same time. • No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises. • Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children. Hunger Free NYC Free food and assistance is available in New York City. No matter what your situation-you can get nutritious food! Click here to enter your zip code and click “see more” for details on contact and hours. You can also download the full Neighborhood Guides. Food Bank NYC For more information about Food Bank for NYC click here. Food tab on Gale Brewer's website: [https://www.manhattanbp.nyc.gov/](https://www.manhattanbp.nyc.gov/)[ ](https://www.manhattanbp.nyc.gov/)Apply for SNAP Benefits *It usually takes 30 days after the submission is completed for SNAP benefits to take effect, but because of coronavirus, there may be significant delays* • [Log on or create an account at Access HRA:](Log on or create an account at Access HRA: www.nyc.gov/accesshra)[ ](Log on or create an account at Access HRA: www.nyc.gov/accesshra)[www.nyc.gov/accesshra](Log on or create an account at Access HRA: www.nyc.gov/accesshra) • Download the ACCESS HRA App on your smartphone to apply • Seniors (60+) can get help applying for SNAP by phone – CALL 311 for assistance o Must be: ▪ NYC Resident ▪ Have annual household income under $32,000 • After you submit their application, you can call DSS/HRA at 718-SNAP-NOW; (718) 762- 7669 anytime between 8:30 am-5:00 am, Monday – Friday to interview. Unemployment For help filling for unemployment assistance file at Department of Labor. New York State residents call (888) 209-8124 for assistance filing. If you already have SNAP benefits: o You can now use your EBT card online to get groceries delivered from Amazon, ShopRite, or Walmart o Recertifications for SNAP and Cash Assistance are POSTPONED due to COVID-19 (you do not need to recertify to have your benefits continue during the pandemic) Breastfeeding Resources National Women's Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 1-800-994-9662 NY Statewide Postpartum Helpline: 1-855-631-0001 La Leche League: [https://www.lllofmanhattan.com/leaders.html](https://www.lllofmanhattan.com/leaders.html) II. Food Delivery GetFoodNYC Food Delivery Program During the COVID-19 The City of New York can deliver meals to senior, coronavirus (COVID-19) vulnerable and food-insecure New Yorkers not currently served through existing food delivery programs. An account c

FAQs

How can people receive WIC services during the Covid-19 pandemic?

WIC services moved to electronic delivery, and people are instructed not to come to the office. Call (212) 865-0410 or (212) 477-8846 to receive services electronically.

What does WIC provide to eligible participants?

WIC provides free food assistance and baby formula, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals to support services, and breast pumps.

What are the main options for getting free meals or food in New York City?

The document lists grab-and-go hot meals via the NYC Department of Education meal hubs, Hunger Free NYC for neighborhood guide details, Food Bank NYC, and emergency distribution sites like Red Rabbit, plus meal delivery programs such as GetFoodNYC.

Sep 27, 2026

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