Feeding the Hungry and
Sheltering the Homeless

New York State is facing an emergency food crisis. With homelessness and hunger on the rise throughout the Archdiocese of New York, the demand for emergency relief services, like food pantries and temporary housing, has increased drastically. Now more than ever, Catholic Charities is putting much needed resources into the right hands, helping thousands of individuals provide food for themselves and their families.

In any given year...

5.3 M

nutritious emergency meals served in parish and community food programs

3,300

families prevented from becoming homeless

2000

individuals housed in temporary and transitional apartments

1,500

individuals provided with emergency overnight shelter

2,500

families living in affordable housing

For more information about a particular program and/or service, click below:

If you need help in finding the services you need please call the Catholic Charities Help line at: 888-744-7900.

In any given year, community and parish-based food programs supported by Catholic Charities provide more than 5.3 million nutritious meals to families and individuals who struggle to make ends meet. Volunteers at parishes operate many programs while others are located in community-based programs services are also available to help people toward independence. Most food pantries provide staples to be taken home, while other programs provide hot meals on-site. With the generous support of the Rusty Staub Foundation, Catholic Charities operates "Rusty's Rolling Van," a mobile food pantry that regularly provides meals and other services in Staten Island and the Bronx. The Rusty Staub Foundation also responds to help victims of emergencies in other parts of the metropolitan area.

To find a Catholic Charities agency that offers emergency meals click here.

If you need help in finding the services you need please call the Catholic Charities Help line at: 888-744-7900.

Catholic Charities works in partnership with others in feeding the hungry. Here are some other resources that might be useful:

• NYC 24 Hour Hunger Hotline: 1-(866)-NYC-FOOD (1-866-692-3663)
• Food Bank for New York City: www.foodbanknyc.org. See "Agency Network" and "Agency Directory."
• New York City Coalition Against Hunger: www.nyccah.org. See "Hungermaps."

Eviction Prevention

Families and individuals who, for whatever reason, are facing the loss of a home or apartment are assisted by highly trained Catholic Charities caseworkers to prevent eviction and homelessness. Staff will assess the situation and create a comprehensive plan to respond to the immediate emergency and help avoid future crisis. Caseworkers will work with landlords, legal services, and financial management programs, to help access rent subsidies and other government programs to assist families and individuals relocate to a new home. This type of emergency financial assistance is one way Catholic Charities responds to those in need.

To find a Catholic Charities agency that offers eviction prevention services click here.

If you require assistance in finding the services you need please call the Catholic Charities Help Line at: 888-744-7900.

Emergency Shelters

Parishes and other community organizations provide temporary shelter and respite for people living on the street. Some of these shelters are accessed through a central system, while others are more informal and can be accessed directly. Operated mainly by volunteers, Catholic Charities provides assistance to these shelters and can help those in need access their services.

To find a Catholic Charities agency that offers emergency shelter click here.

If you require assistance in finding the services you need please call the Catholic Charities Help Line at: 888-744-7900.

Temporary and Transitional Residences

Transitional, supported housing is an important component to the network of housing resources provided by Catholic Charities. Dedicated religious women have often taken the lead in developing and operating these housing programs. Some residences are specifically designed to serve the needs of women and their children, while others are available to the general population. Most offer a variety of services to assist the homeless in moving towards permanent housing and independence.

To find a Catholic Charities agency that offers temporary and transitional residences click here.

If you require assistance in finding the services you need please call the Catholic Charities Help Line at: 888-744-7900.

Permanent Affordable Housing

Affordable housing developed by Catholic Charities and other parish's decades ago remain a precious, yet precarious resource. Catholic Charities has worked to make the Association of Catholic Homes an important vehicle, not only for preserving existing housing, but also for developing new affordable housing in the Archdiocese. All of these housing units have specific eligibility criteria, and many have significant waiting lists.

To find a Catholic Charities agency that offers permanent affordable housing click here.

If you require assistance in finding the services you need please call the Catholic Charities Help Line at: 888-744-7900.