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You may already qualify for free meals.

Harvest Roots supports New Yorkers moving through specific health and life situations. If any of the categories below fit you — or someone you care for — you’re likely eligible. When in doubt, apply. It’s quick, and we’ll help you find out.
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Eligibility categories

Do any of these describe your situation?

Experiencing homelessness

If you’re without stable housing or staying in temporary or transitional accommodation anywhere in New York State.

Pregnant

Nourishing meals to support you and your baby through pregnancy, without the stress of shopping and cooking.

Living with a mental health condition

When day-to-day tasks feel like a lot, one warm, reliable meal at a time can lighten the load.

Transitioning out of institutional care

Leaving a hospital, treatment program or other institutional setting? We help bridge those first weeks back home.

Managing a chronic disease

Balanced meals designed to fit alongside conditions like diabetes, heart disease or kidney disease.

Enrolled in a NYS Health Home

If you’re part of a New York State Health Home, our meals can complement the care you’re already receiving.

Postpartum — up to 12 months after baby

The year after a new baby is a lot. If you’ve given birth in the last 12 months, Harvest Roots can keep nourishing meals coming while you focus on recovery and your little one.
Applying for someone else

Caring for someone who qualifies?

You don’t have to be the person in need to start an application. Case managers, care coordinators, family members and friends are all welcome to apply on someone’s behalf.

  • Health Home care managers & coordinators
  • Social workers & discharge planners
  • Family members & caregivers
Info for partners & referrers
Quick check

Still unsure if you qualify?

Eligibility can depend on details that are easier to confirm together. The fastest way to know is to submit a short application — there's no obligation and no cost.

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Prefer to talk it through? Call 000-000-0000.

Fresh food, stronger families.

It takes a few minutes to apply and could mean weeks of one less thing to worry about. Let's get meals headed your way.

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