Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Brooklyn Borough Emergency Aid — NYC HRA + DFTA + Faith-Based Coordination
NYC HRA + NYC DFTA + Brooklyn borough community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
Brooklyn (Kings County) emergency aid: (1) NYC HRA One-Shot Deal / Cash Assistance for utility shut-off, rent arrears, eviction prevention (212-331-3126); (2) NYC Aging Older Adult Centers for ongoing meals/social services (212-244-6469); (3) NYC H+H for healthcare (844-692-4692); (4) Catholic Charities of New York (212-371-1000, archdiocese-wide) and Catholic Charities Brooklyn-Queens (718-722-6000); (5) Met Council on Jewish Poverty; (6) Borough-specific food pantries via City Harvest. Dial 311 for general referrals or 211 for the United Way 2-1-1 line.
Brooklyn/Kings County: NYC referral-coordination model. ACCESS HRA + 311 are the universal entry points.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Brooklyn/NYC residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 311
Renewals
as-needed
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