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SNAP Benefits & EBT Access Assistance

Due to the federal government shut down, Encore offers free meals and support for older adults affected by SNAP interruptions. Call 646-494-8740 for Home Delivered Meals or help from case managers.

Donors, staff, and Board members join Encore’s Meal Delivery Challenge—bringing meals, dignity, and connection to homebound older New Yorkers while raising vital funds for our nutrition program.

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Encore’s Meal Delivery Challenge

Help Us Fight Hunger and Isolation Among Older Adults

Donors, staff, and Board members join Encore’s Meal Delivery Challenge—bringing meals, dignity, and connection to homebound older New Yorkers while raising vital funds for our nutrition program.

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SNAP Benefits & EBT Access Assistance

Due to the federal government shut down, we are providing a variety of resources in case SNAP is shut down. New York State is providing emergency food aid, and benefits will be restored retroactively once federal funding resumes. Medicaid remains active, and Encore is expanding meal support through partnering organizations. Any older adult who is currently a member of Encore’s Home Delivered Meals program or Older Adult Centers and at risk for losing SNAP benefits, please contact your case manager or Older Adult Center case worker and we will help.

All New Yorkers over 60 qualify for free lunch at Encore’s older adult centers. You can call 646- 494-8740 to see if you qualify for our Home Delivered Meals program. Click below for some additional resources you may find helpful.

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Encore’s Meal Delivery Challenge

Help Us Fight Hunger and Isolation Among Older Adults

Donors, staff, and Board members join Encore’s Meal Delivery Challenge—bringing meals, dignity, and connection to homebound older New Yorkers while raising vital funds for our nutrition program.

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Encore Community Services

Encore provides older adults with a range of caring and quality services to help them live independent and dignified lives.

Older New Yorkers Need Your Help

NYC provides only a fraction of the required funding for critical services to help older New Yorkers.

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older adults reside in the city with an expected jump in growth by 40% in 2040.

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of older New Yorkers live alone.

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of home-bound older adults are nutritionally at risk. Food choices are limited.

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Encore’s Meals Program in Action!

Check out our home-delivered meals program, featured on channel THIRTEEN.

We Feed People and Provide Socialization

Encore and Catholic Charities distributing turkeys to older New Yorkers for the holiday season.

You Can Make a Difference

Donations allow Encore to provide our services. Join us in making a difference.

Encore Needs Volunteers!

Volunteers are the heart of Encore. Find out how you can help our older neighbors.

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