Get food support delivered at $0 cost
If you have New York Medicaid, you may qualify for covered meals, groceries, or food support delivered to your home through the Social Care Network program.
Real food support, covered through Medicaid
New York’s Social Care Network program helps eligible Medicaid members connect to support for food, housing, transportation, and other needs that affect health.
Food Care helps you take the first step. We review your information, help check eligibility, and guide you toward the right food support option if you qualify.
$0 cost if approved
Home delivery available
Dietary options available
Your benefits do not change
Who may qualify
You may qualify if you have New York Medicaid
You may be eligible if you or someone in your household has Medicaid and needs help with food.
You may also qualify faster if one of these applies:
- Pregnant or recently had a baby
- Managing a health condition
- Recently used the hospital or emergency room
- Enrolled in a Health Home program
- Living with a disability, mental health condition, or substance use disorder
- Caring for a child with health or nutrition needs
- Having trouble getting enough food for your household
What You May Receive
Food support that fits your household
Depending on your eligibility, location, and approved benefit, support may include:
Ready-to-eat meals
Fresh prepared meals delivered to your home, with options based on your health and dietary needs.
Groceries or pantry support
Food items to help stock your kitchen and support your family through the week.
Dietary and cultural options
Options may include kosher, halal, vegetarian, vegan, diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy, or other needs based on availability.
Support for families
If you are pregnant, postpartum, or caring for children, your household may qualify for additional support.
How It Works
Fill out the short form
Tell us who you are, where you live, and what kind of food support you need
We review your information
Our team checks the details and may contact you if anything is missing.
Eligibility is confirmed
If you qualify, your information is connected through the proper Social Care Network process.
We help arrange the next step
Once approved, you'll be guided toward the food support option available for your household.
Delivery begins
If approved for delivery, food support is sent to your home at no cost.
Check if you qualify for food support
This short form helps us see if you may qualify for free food support through the New York Social Care Network program. It takes about 2 minutes.
FAQ
Common Questions
Yes. If you are approved for covered food support through the Social Care Network program, there is no cost to you.
Check if you
Food support may be available for you or your family at $0 cost. Complete the short form and our team will help with the next step.
