Daily Meal Service

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: To avoid crowding, some meal services have been modified to provide meals "to-go" and others have been temporarily suspended.

 

At our Bowery campus and Tribeca campus in Manhattan

The Red Doors of The Bowery Mission are open every day for those who are hungry to come in for a meal. We do not ask for ID and there is no long process to go through — simply pick up a plate and eat. 

Most meals are preceded by a short Chapel service. You do not have to attend to get food, but we invite you to come and be fed, both spiritually and physically.

 

 

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Pantry Items

At Bowery campus and Tribeca campus in Manhattan

The Bowery Mission also welcomes guests to visit our pantries, where you can receive canned goods and pantry staples; items vary by availability. At the Bowery campus: every weekday (Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 11:30am). At the Tribeca campus: every 3rd Saturday of the month (10:00am - 11:00am).

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Clothing and Showers

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: The Bowery Mission has modified its clothing and shower program to ensure the safety of all guests and staff.

 

At Bowery campus in Manhattan

Showers are available on Tuesdays (9:30am - 12:30pm and 2:30pm - 5:00pm) and Wednesdays (9:30am - 12:30pm). This program serves men only and is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, with tickets administered during breakfast (8:00am) and lunch (1:00pm) meal service. Showers are available to 20 men during each timeframe.

At Tribeca campus in Manhattan

Shelter guests are able to receive showers daily and emergency clothing as needed.

 

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Medical Services

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: This program has been temporarily suspended. Please check back for updates.

 

At Bowery campus in Manhattan

Health care can often be hard to come by. That's why The Bowery Mission offers barrier-free medical services by licensed professionals who volunteer to provide the best care possible. If we can't serve you, our volunteers will provide you a doctor's referral to someone who can. Volunteers also help people apply for Medicare or Medicaid.

Our Medical Clinic is open every Wednesday and registration begins at 6:00pm at our location on the Bowery.

 

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Shelter

At Tribeca campus in Manhattan

For most of our guests, the lack of a clean, safe place to sleep only exacerbates the cycle of unemployment, poverty or addiction. Our shelter program is a compassionate intervention to that cycle. Including showers, hygiene items, clean clothes, linens, and brand-new donated mattresses, the shelter program provides services in a dignified setting.

Guests are also able to connect with resources to take next steps out of crisis and poverty. We also serve guests who do not necessarily need the structure of our long-term residential program, such as those who may already be working or those who do not struggle with addiction.

Safe overnight shelter is offered daily at our Tribeca location. Intake occurs 7 days a week: for women from 3:00pm - 4:00pm and for men from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Walk in or call (212) 226-6214 for more information.

 

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Code Blue Emergency Winter Shelter

When the temperature drops to 32 degrees or below, including wind-chill, New York City and the Department of Homeless Services enforces a "Code Blue" policy to ensure everyone is warm and safe. The Bowery Mission welcomes guests into our Tribeca campus for emergency shelter, but also refers guests to the following additional Code Blue options at partnering agencies and shelters in New York & New Jersey.

 

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Residential Programs for Men and Women

Intake at Tribeca campus in Manhattan

The Bowery Mission provides residential programs for both men and women experiencing homelessness or crisis resulting from chronic substance abuse, financial instability, domestic violence, sexual victimization and more.

Comprehensive services are available for physical, emotional and spiritual healing ― all in the context of a safe, supportive community. Immediate needs such as shelter, meals, clothing and medical care are met. More importantly, clients can receive long-term, practical solutions for their unique circumstances through services such as vocational, housing, legal aid, counseling and more. Walk in and talk to one of our staff ambassadors Monday - Friday or call (212) 226-6214 for more information.

 

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Community Hope Resource Center

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: These services have been temporarily suspended. Please check back for updates.

 

The Bowery Mission's community programs help men and women who do not need our residential programs to Make Progress in their journey out of their unique challenges. The Community Hope Resource Center in East Harlem helps our neighbors overcome barriers to better employment and housing by offering services through a collaborative effort of community-based partners, all in one place.

Meet with a social worker to access free educational, medical, legal, housing and vocational services in East Harlem. Call (917) 746-6313 for more information.

 

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Mont Lawn City Camp & Summer Camp

 

After nationwide school closings and increased need for social distancing in response to the global pandemic of coronavirus (COVID-19), we are no longer able to offer our after school programs through Mont Lawn City Camp. Since school closures, and health and travel restrictions are expected to stretch into the summer, continuing the operation of in-person children’s programming is no longer feasible at this time. Year-round programming through City Camp and summer sessions traditionally available through Mont Lawn Camp are suspended.

The Bowery Mission plans to reinstate these programs after this summer, as they have been core to the Mission’s work since 1894. We will continue to offer support to the families we are connected with in East Harlem and the South Bronx in the following ways:

• Offering ongoing virtual mentoring to youth and families enrolled in our Leadership Academy
• Remaining in supportive contact with families facing the daunting economic challenges of this pandemic and referring them to available resources