Bridging the Gap

At RDP we do more than fight hunger.


Bridging the Gap is a free integrated service to help you find vital benefits,
legal support, and other essential resources.

LEGAL ISSUES: We help locating legal resources on a variety of matters.

GOVERNMENT BENEFITS: You may be entitled to benefits. Talk to our Benefits expert about:

  • SNAP (Food Stamps)

  • Cash Assistance

  • Medicaid and other Health Insurance Applications

  • Transportation Assistance (Half Fare Metrocards through Fair Fares,NYC)

  • Free Phone and SErvice (if you qualify)

  • Social Security, SSI, SSDI and other benefits

EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES: We can help you connect to referral resources.

All discussions are confidential.

Services are available Tuesdays 1-4:30 PM through the Red Door Place food pantry. No reservations required. If you do not speak English, please bring a trusted interpreter to assist communication.

Enter at 42 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10011 contact@thereddoorplace.org

Bridging the Gap is a program of The Red Door Place. Call 911 if you or someone is in danger or needs immediate medical attention. Call 988 if you or someone is in a mental health crisis.