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HUGS COMMUNITY RESOURCES • NYC

Real NYC help for food, clothing, shelter, churches, outreach, and caregivers.

This page combines trusted NYC government resources with well-known nonprofits and faith organizations. It also supports a live data feed from NYC Open Data and an optional Google map so your HUGS site can become a true help hub.

Map is using a simple public Google embed right now. Add your Google Maps Embed API key to unlock smarter place embeds and better map control.
Tap a card to update the map. Cards marked Live API are pulled from NYC Open Data when your Socrata settings are added.

NYC resource directory

Start with the official city help points, then use the nonprofits and churches for meals, clothing, support, and advocacy. Live API cards can be loaded underneath the curated list.

Design upgrades for your HUGS version

Design Idea

Use a crisis-first sticky bar

Keep 311, 911, Food Help NYC, and “Get Directions” visible on mobile at all times.
Design Idea

Add a HUGS request intake form

Let users choose food, shelter, clothing, transportation, caregiver help, or case support.
Design Idea

Show trust labels

Mark each card as Official NYC, Nonprofit, Church/Faith, or HUGS Community Partner.
Design Idea

Add borough quick tabs

A Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island toggle makes the page much faster to use under stress.