Services

The kosher digital food pantry allows community members to make a food order from the comfort of their homes. They can schedule an appointment to pick up their order once a month in a discreet and dignified manner. Clients select fresh, frozen and dry food items, an assortment of proteins, grains, and fruits and vegetables based on the size of their families.

• Fresh produce available daily
• Over 1,400 families assisted each month
• The JCCRP food pantry is the only kosher only food pantry that is a recipient of Food Bank for NYC and City Harvest foods in the vicinity.
• Emergency food pantry is available daily or emergency situations
• Holiday distributions include cholov yisroel dairy products, chicken, meat, fish and other high quality items.

The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program Coordinator (NOEP) at JCCRP assists community members with connecting to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as food stamps).

• Prescreens to determine if one may be eligible for SNAP and amount they can expect to receive each month
• Assistance with completing, submitting, and following up on the SNAP application
• Recertifications for SNAP to ensure individuals continue receiving their benefits
• Advocacy and help for any issues that may occur with the SNAP benefit, including mediation and referrals for legal assistance as needed

JCCRP Health Insurance department offers a full spectrum of guidance concerning benefits coverage to help people navigate the complexities of Medicare and Medicaid.

• Our goal is to provide essential guidance and counseling at no cost to help anyone in need of assistance with obtaining, keeping and paying for their health coverage, through Medicaid or Medicare.
• We help people new to Medicare understand their coverage and explore the options available to them for coverage.
• Guidance is provided to find, join, or change Medicare drug coverage plans.
• Help clients save money by enrolling them in local, state and federal programs such as Extra Help, Medicare Savings Program and EPIC.
• If someone has lost their benefits or was accidentally terminated from a health insurance plan, our Health Insurance Counseling Center can assist them through the Complaints and Appeals process.

The JCCRP Housing Department works with clients to maintain or obtain safe, secure housing for their families. Our trained case workers advocate tirelessly to ensure community members are well represented and assisted in a timely manner.

• Landlord/tenant mediation, including advocating for tenants to obtain repairs in their apartment.
• Eviction prevention
• Rental assistance by connecting clients with community organizations and resources for financial help
• Illegal lock out advice and advocacy
• Legal assistance for tenant rights
• Advise community members on NYC rental subsidy programs
• Connect to financial counseling

Caring social workers and caseworkers meet with clients to assess their presenting issues and needs. The goal is to help clients reach a point of financially stability. The caseworkers assess the client’s clients’ complete situation to better understand the help and resources they may need to be financially secure moving forward.

• Assistance in Obtaining and Renewing Government Benefits
• Cash Assistance and one shot deal applications
• HEAP application assistance
• Utility Assistance Programs
• SNAP Enrollment
• Fair Fares NYC
• Fair Hearings
• Referral for legal assistance and advice

Case workers assist Far Rockaway based Holocaust survivors with enrollment and advocacy for benefits, entitlements, and other assistance programs. They also receive regular home deliveries of a variety of kosher food items to ensure all their basic needs are met.

• Entitlement Assistance
• Case Management
• Home Visits
• Crisis Intervention
• Medicaid Advocacy
• Advocacy
• Translation Services

Success Space offers single mothers career counseling, financial and life coaching, and social services; it also connects single mothers with other organizations locally and nationally that offer support. Special holiday programming, distributions and events are organized for these families to offer much needed support and assistance.

• Case Management
• Financial Counseling
• Life Coaching
• Resume Writing
• Career Counseling
• Emergency Assistance
• Personalized Food Shopping
• Camp Fund
• Events for Moms and Kids
• Referrals

We guide and encourage individuals and families facing hardship by providing a thorough assessment of the family's situation. Our caseworkers and financial managers work hand in hand with the family creating a personalized budget, assessing job options and possible ways to reduce bills, consolidate debt and find cost saving programs by applying to various funds and programs.

• Back to School Supplies
• Chanukah Toy Drive
• Camp Scholarships
• Case managers connect to eligible services, both outside the community and within our wide network of community organizations.
• After a thorough assessment, our case managers and financial planners create a plan that helps you stay within a realistic budget, providing support and guidance as you become financially stable.
• Gift Cards
• Applications for Relief Funds

We provide specialized case management to seniors assisting them with applications, and ensuring they get services to live safely and independently in their homes.

• Medicaid for Seniors and Disabled
• Information about social security benefits
• Assist with applications for transportation
• Advise on application processes and assist with appeals