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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.

Health Insurance Assistance

BronxWorks offers outreach, workshops, and one-on-one counseling to educate people about health insurance matters. We also help people enroll in free or low-cost health care programs.

Contact Us.

Cristian Rojas, Program Coordinator, Navigator Program
646.889.3284
crojas@bronxworks.org

FE-ABD Program

The Facilitated Enrollment for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Program (FE-ABD) program is a New York State-sponsored public health insurance program for people who are aged, blind, or disabled.

BronxWorks program staff educate and assist New Yorkers with enrolling in and using public health insurance programs such as:

  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid Excess Income Program
  • Medicaid buy-in program for working people with a disability
  • Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Townsend Ave. Office

1477 Townsend Ave
Bronx, NY 10452

entrance on 172nd St.

Contact:
Wandy Marte, Program Coordinator
wmarte@bronxworks.org

Phone:
646.761.7474

Click for map and directions

The BronxWorks FE-ABD Program offers private, one-on-one counseling about public health insurance options both at our offices and at your home if needed. The program also offers:

  • assistance with Medicaid and MSP applications, re-certifications, and eligibility guidance
  • assistance in completing other benefits applications
  • education sessions for consumers, caregivers, and other service providers
  • provides ongoing support to ensure continuity of benefits

 

Community Impact

In 2024, BronxWorks facilitated the successful enrollment of 6,685 Bronx residents into health insurance.