Support For Urgent Needs
NOTE: International students should not, under any circumstance, accept public benefits from the federal, state, county or any other local government agencies in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in programs such as Medicare/Medicaid, Supplemental Social Security Income, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, food stamps, and subsidized housing. Accepting such benefits can cause you to lose your legal status in the United States and create a bar to your re-entry to this country.
Food Resources
Three Free Meals a Day for All NYC Residents
Hunger Free America PDF Guide with a list of 80 Food Pantries Citywide
How to Apply for SNAP Benefits in NYC
Morningside Heights Boxed Lunches
Health Resources
Columbia University Health Emergency Portal
Columbia University Counseling and Psychological Services Virtual Support Spaces
Free and Reduced-Cost Clinics in NYC
Mental Health Services for Asylum Seekers and Other Vulnerable Populations
NYC Free and Low-Cost Health Insurance Enrollment
Housing Resources
Catholic Charities List of Temporary Housing
Information on Temporary Housing Assistance and Shelter
Information on NYC Housing Connect
New York Department of Homeless Services
Legal Resources
Volunteers of Legal Services Resources During COVID-19
NYC Bar Association Free Legal Services
Resources for Immigrants and International Students
Catholic Charities List of Immigrant Resources
Columbia University Resources for DACA Students
International Students and Scholars Hub for COVID-19
Legal Aid Society Immigration Advocates Network
Unemployment/Financial Assistance
New York State Unemployment Payout
New York State Paid Family and Sick Leave
Bartenders affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for this grant