Update: 7/2/2021

Grab and Go meals

We have been approved to provide Grab and Go meals for participants starting July 12th from 12pm-1pm in the auditorium.

Grab and Go meals will be provided on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Participants are not allowed to sit in the auditorium to

consume meals. For everyone’s safety, all participants

are required to wear a mask when entering the auditorium

to receive their meals. Please maintain 6 feet distance

from each other as well. Once you receive your meal, please exit the auditorium.

All meals are provided on a first come first serve basis.

In Person Classes are Back!

In person classes are back by appointment only, please note the limited class schedule and refer to the calendar to see which classes are being held in person. Please note you do need to register in advance for classes and complete a health screening on the day of your class.

Malibu Vouchers

Please note that we are asking for a suggested contribution of $1 per Malibu voucher starting in September. This will help keep the Malibu breakfast program sustainable.

August 2021

Monthly Schedule of Telephone Classes

FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program

Starting today, May 12, 2021, qualified New York City residents may be eligible to receive a temporary discount for current or new monthly internet service subscriptions.

This discount is available as part of the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), a $3.2 billion dollar short-term emergency subsidy program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funds will be allocated to qualifying households on a first-come, first-serve basis for as long as funds last.

Eligible New York City residents can receive:

• Monthly Benefit: a discount of up to $50/month for broadband service, equipment, and device rentals

• One-time Device Discount: up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of $10 - $50), where available

Below is an eligibility overview:

• Your income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines, OR

• Your household experienced a substantial loss of income due to job loss or furlough since February 29, 2020 and your household income in 2020 was the same or less than $99,000 for single filers or $198,000 for joint filers, OR

• You participate in any ONE of these government benefit programs:

• Lifeline

• Free and Reduced Price School Lunch or Breakfast (2019-20 or 2020-21 school year)

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

• Medicaid

• Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)

• Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• Federal Pell Grant (current award year)

Please help share this information with clients and stakeholders. Below are links to guides, brochures, and flyers (all can be downloaded as PDFs)

• FCC Flyer - Short Form

• FCC Flyer - Long form

• Handouts and a fact sheet in: Arabic, Amharic, Burmese, Chinese (Traditional), French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Tagalog, and Vietnamese

Additional information can be found at:

• Application Portal (FCC) – This is the main application page where households should be directed to check eligibility and apply.

• Program Information (FCC)

• Consumer Frequently Asked Questions (FCC)

To learn more on how to sign up, visit the USAC website or call 833-511-0311.