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Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Manhattan business association. Contact the Chamber for current membership, programs, networking opportunities and business-support referrals. Confirm availability and any fees directly.
Masbia of Boro Park
Masbia’s Boro Park soup-kitchen and food-pantry location. The official network contact page lists this direct number. Its local site says pantry distributions require a prior appointment. Confirm the current service schedule and appointment arrangements before visiting.
Masbia of Queens
Masbia’s Queens soup-kitchen and food-pantry location. The official network contact page lists this direct number and the Forest Hills address. Call to confirm current meal service, pantry registration and pickup arrangements; the mailing address for donations is a separate address.
Meals on Wheels of Staten Island
Home-delivered meals for Staten Island residents age 60 or older who can no longer shop for or prepare meals. Contact the office or use the official application to request an assessment. A nurse assessment and case management approval are required. Confirm suggested contributions, delivery arrangements and current availability.
Met Council — Food Network
Contact for Met Council’s Food Network. Call to ask about the appropriate pantry or food-assistance resource and current access requirements. This is a program contact, not a walk-in distribution address.
Midtown Manhattan Small Business Development Center
Small-business development center at Baruch College serving New York County. The NYSBDC network offers no-cost, individual business advising. Use the official center page to request an appointment or contact the center to confirm available assistance and meeting arrangements.
MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline
NYC’s immigration legal support hotline provides information about City-funded immigration legal help and finding a nearby provider in a preferred language. This is a referral resource, not an individual law firm.
MTA — Access-A-Ride Information
Paratransit for people whose disability prevents bus or subway use for some or all trips. Eligibility depends on transportation-related limitations, not age alone, and requires an assessment. Call from the NYC metropolitan area; from other area codes use 718-393-4999. Confirm current fares, eligibility and booking rules.
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
Statewide business advocacy and membership association based in Trenton. Provides business-policy information, educational and networking opportunities. Confirm membership requirements and event fees directly.
New York Common Pantry
New York Common Pantry’s East Harlem and administrative contact. The organization also lists a Bronx location at 1290 Hoe Avenue. Call for current food-program schedules, enrollment requirements and the correct service location.
New York Legal Assistance Group — NYLAG
NYLAG’s general operator and contact resource. New-client intake instructions, phone lines and schedules vary by legal issue; consult the official Get Help page for the correct program. In-office meetings are by appointment only. The general number does not guarantee an immediate consultation or case acceptance.
New York Public Library — AskNYPL
AskNYPL provides library help and information by phone and online. New York Public Library serves the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island. Contact AskNYPL for help locating library services, classes and the appropriate branch; Queens and Brooklyn have separate library systems.
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