Our Programs

Farmer’s market-style Food Pantry

With plentiful fresh produce and healthy pantry staples, our food pantry distributes 2,000,000 meals worth of food a year to food-insecure New Yorkers.

In addition to food, our guests experiencing homelessness can also access other essential items as part of their pantry experience, such as socks and underwear, hygiene kits, or sleeping bags. The Urban Outreach Center is committed to connecting our guests with the basic resources they need, with the dignity they deserve.

Availability

1745 1st Avenue

Wednesday: 9am to 1pm

 Friday: 9am to 1pm

tuesday night community dinner

Every Tuesday evening, we serve a healthy, restaurant-quality meal to hundreds of food-insecure New Yorkers. For continued COVID-19 safety, our Community Dinner remains in a grab-and-go format.

Availability

1745 1st Avenue

Tuesday: 5:30pm-6:30pm 

MAIL DISTRIBUTION

As guests begin the process of obtaining necessary paperwork and applying for jobs, we serve as a transitional mailing address for hundreds of individuals. 

Availability

1745 1st Avenue

Wednesday and Friday

9am to 1pm

Job Readiness RESOURCE CENTER

Meet with an Urban Outreach Center staff member or volunteer to learn and practice valuable skills to prepare for finding a new job. Resumé and cover letter editing, computer access, and mock job interview help by appointment. 

Availability

 Temporarily closed for COVID safety protocols.