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When temperatures drop below freezing, the New York City Department of Homeless Services calls a Code Blue. Should you see anyone at risk, especially a homeless individual, please call 311. The BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team will be dispatched to offer assistance.

BronxWorks food pantries operate on a client-choice model, allowing individuals to select the items they prefer. Distribution is based on family size to ensure appropriate support. We are appointment-based, and all clients must call the hotline (646.596.1316) on the designated call day to schedule an appointment. Appointments are issued on a first-call, first-served basis. Please note that some sites have limited availability, so we strongly recommend calling early, as appointments fill up quickly. Click here for a full list of BronxWorks pantry sites.

Senior Housing Assistance Programs

BronxWorks has a housing specialist dedicated to helping seniors apply for senior housing as well as with various housing issues. Our housing specialist mediates tenant-landlord disputes, helps resolve rent and utilities arrears, and assists seniors with applying for subsidies, benefits and entitlements and other forms of assistance.

Contact Us.

Bii Karim, Vice President, Services For Older Adults
718.508.3174
bkarim@bronxworks.org

Morris Older Adult Center

80 E 181st St
Bronx, NY 10453

Contact:
Maritza Ortiz, Program Coordinator
marortiz@bronxworks.org

Click for map and directions

Our housing specialist helps with:

  • Accessing public assistance, emergency food sources, legal services, and other help as needed
  • Completing applications for housing subsidy programs
  • Mediating disputes with landlords
  • Navigating housing court
  • Resolving utilities arrears
  • Reviewing leases and legal documents

The Senior Housing Assistance Program is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.