Free meals for New York Medicaid members
Free healthy meals, delivered to your door
ConnectCare NY helps New York Medicaid members get cooked meals or grocery boxes at no cost. We check if you qualify and handle the paperwork for you.
Your information is private and protected. Encrypted, never sold, only used to set up your meals. Built to HIPAA standards
- No cost if you qualify
- Delivered to your home
- English · Español · 中文
- Freefor people who qualify
- At your doorHanded to you, not left outside
- We speak your languageEnglish, Español, 中文
- Private and secureYour information is encrypted and never shared for ads
What you get
Healthy food, without the hassle
If you qualify, your health plan pays for it. You pay nothing.
Cooked meals
Healthy meals, ready to heat and eat.
Cooked meals
Made by approved food providers in New York. Tell us about needs like low salt or diabetes-friendly and we pass them on. What you can get depends on your health plan.
Grocery boxes
Fresh vegetables, fruit and pantry staples to cook at home.
Grocery boxes
For people who like to cook at home. What is in the box depends on the provider and the season. We tell you on the call if boxes are an option for you.
Delivered to you
Handed to you at your door, on a regular schedule.
Delivered to you
Brought to your home and handed to you, not left outside. Usually for up to 6 months, and some people can renew.
Help with the paperwork
We check if you qualify and send the referral for you.
Help with the paperwork
We find you with your health plan, check if you may qualify and send the referral. Asking does not change your Medicaid, and we never ask for your Social Security number.
Who may qualify
You may qualify for free healthy meals
You may qualify if you have New York Medicaid, live in an area we deliver to, and one of these fits you:
- 01
You are pregnant or just had a baby
- 02
You live with a long-term health condition, like diabetes or heart disease
- 03
It is hard to get enough healthy food at home
- 04
Other needs: ask us, we will check
Your health plan and New York's Social Care Network program decide who qualifies. We cannot promise you will qualify, but checking is free.
Where we deliver
- Brooklyn
- Bronx
- Manhattan
- Queens
- Staten Island
Not sure your neighborhood is covered? Apply anyway. We will check for you.
How it works
Three simple steps
Three steps from sign-up to your first delivery.
- 1
Apply.
Fill out a short form. It takes 2 minutes.
- 2
We call you.
We check if you qualify and help with the paperwork. It's free.
- 3
Meals delivered.
Cooked meals or grocery boxes, handed to you at your door.
Takes about 2 minutes · No cost to you
Questions
Common questions
Short answers to what families ask us most.
Does it cost anything?
No. It is free for people who qualify.
Will this change my Medicaid?
No. Asking for help does not change your Medicaid.
Is the food delivered?
Yes. Everything is delivered to your home and handed to you at your door.
Who decides if I qualify?
Your health plan and New York's Social Care Network program.
What do I get?
Cooked meals or grocery boxes, if you qualify. We tell you which on the call.
How long does it last?
Usually up to 6 months. Some people can renew.
Why do you ask for my date of birth?
To find you with your health plan and see if you may qualify. It is encrypted and kept private. We never ask for your Social Security number.
Can I get food that fits my diet?
Tell us on the call. Food providers offer meals for many needs, like low salt or diabetes-friendly.
Can I stop texts?
Yes. Reply STOP any time.
You may qualify for free healthy meals
It takes about 2 minutes, and we call you back.
Contact us
We're here to help
Questions before you apply? Call or text us. We can help in English, Spanish and Chinese.
- HoursMonday–Friday, 9 am – 5 pmYou can apply online any time, day or night.