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City Harvest
New York City food-rescue organization working with food pantries, soup kitchens and community food programs across all five boroughs. The listed number is for general inquiries, and the address is its Brooklyn contact location; it is not a promise of walk-in food distribution.
College of Staten Island — Adult Literacy and Language Program
Free ESL and GED preparation. As reviewed October 25, 2026, Fall 2026 registration is closed and the official page offers waitlists. ESL requires age 18 or older; HSE requires age 21 or older. Orientation, placement tests and regular attendance are required. Contact the program for current availability.
Commonpoint — Central Queens
Commonpoint’s Central Queens location in Forest Hills. The official hours page lists this site’s contact number and current facility schedules. Ask about the specific program, registration, accessibility and any fees before visiting.
DYCD — Community Connect
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development resource and referral service for families and community members. The agency lists assistance in over 180 languages. Call for current youth, after-school and community-program information and the appropriate referral.
Food Bank For NYC — Community Kitchen
Food Bank For NYC’s Community Kitchen in West Harlem. The official site lists hot meals, groceries and other support. The listed number is the organization’s published contact number. Confirm the specific meal or pantry schedule and current access arrangements before visiting.
Fort Greene Council — Albany Older Adult Club
Albany Older Adult Club is listed in Fort Greene Council's official center directory. Contact the club directly to confirm participation requirements, available activities, meal services, accessibility and the current calendar before visiting.
Greater New York Chamber of Commerce
Business membership organization serving the Greater New York business community. Contact the Chamber for current networking, programs and membership information; confirm dues and event charges directly.
Henry Street Settlement
Lower East Side organization offering social services, arts and health-care programs. The listed number is for administrative offices; its official contact page lists separate numbers for employment, older-adult, family and other services.
Henry Street Settlement — Workforce Development Center
Career-support and employment-services contact for Henry Street Settlement. Programs include job-search preparation, training, English learning and educational support. Call to identify the appropriate program and confirm intake, eligibility and the service location.
Housing Court Answers — NYC Hotline
Information and referrals about NYC Housing Court procedures, housing problems and sources of free legal help. The hotline does not provide direct money for back rent. Call for current assistance and information-table availability; this is an information resource, not an individual law firm.
JASA — Pearce Help Center
JASA’s Sally and Henry Pearce Help Center connects older adults and families with assistance. The organization lists services in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan; availability depends on the particular program and location. This is the help-center number, not its donation line.
Legal Services NYC — Legal Assistance Hotline
Legal-issue intake hotline for Legal Services NYC. Its official contact page lists intake assistance in all languages and separate contacts for each borough. Help varies by location and capacity. Existing clients should contact their assigned advocate directly.
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