Food Support Program

Free Food Delivered Right to Your Home

If you have qualifying Medicaid coverage, you may be eligible for prepared meals, groceries, fresh produce, and other nutrition support — at no cost to you.

Home Delivery • No Cost • Simple Application • Private & Secure

A family sharing a healthy home-cooked meal together at a sunlit kitchen table
New York State Medicaid 1115 Waiver

Watch this short video from the New York State Department of Health to learn how Social Care Networks help eligible Medicaid members connect with services that support their health and everyday needs

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No cost for eligible membersPrivate & confidentialReal staff available to helpSimple application process

Food support that fits your life

Depending on your eligibility and needs, several types of food and nutrition support may be available.

Delivered to your home

Prepared Meals

Convenient, ready-made meals delivered directly to your home may be available based on eligibility.

Nutrition Support

Additional nutrition services and support may be available based on your individual needs, including help from nutrition professionals and other qualifying services.

Personal Help

Our team will guide you through the process, answer questions, and help connect you with the services you qualify for.

Three simple steps

Most people can complete the application in just a few minutes, including right from their phone.

  1. Step 1

    Apply

    Tell us a little about yourself, your Medicaid coverage, and your needs.

  2. Step 2

    We Review It

    Our team reviews your information to determine the appropriate next steps. If we need anything else, we may contact you with a few additional questions.

  3. Step 3

    We Contact You

    A team member will contact you, explain what support is available, and help you get started.

How It Works With Your Medicaid Coverage

Through New York State's Medicaid 1115 Waiver, eligible Medicaid members may qualify for food and nutrition services designed to support their health.

Depending on eligibility and available benefits, support may include prepared meals, groceries, fresh produce, food vouchers, nutrition services, and other approved food benefits.

  • Medicaid-Funded

    Eligible services are covered through participating Medicaid Managed Care plans, so qualifying members pay no cost for approved benefits.

  • Based on Your Eligibility

    Available services depend on your Medicaid coverage, health and social needs, and program eligibility requirements.

  • We Help With the Process

    Comprehensive Social Network helps you complete the screening, understand what you may qualify for, and connect with available services.

New York Medicaid Initiative

Supported Through New York's Medicaid 1115 Waiver

New York's Medicaid 1115 Waiver expands Medicaid beyond traditional healthcare by helping eligible members access services that address important everyday needs — including food and nutrition support.

Through New York's Social Care Network initiative, qualifying Medicaid members may have access to covered nutrition services based on their individual needs and eligibility.

Food Can Be Part of Healthcare

For eligible members, covered nutrition services may include prepared meals delivered to the home, nutrition support, and other qualifying food-related services.

Questions people ask

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It only takes a few minutes to see what support may be available to you.

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