Stay Safe During Extreme Heat | Manténgase Seguro Durante el Calor Extremo
If you or someone you know needs relief from the heat, New York City Cooling Centers provide free, air-conditioned spaces where residents can cool down during periods of extreme heat.
Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita aliviarse del calor, los Centros de Enfriamiento de la Ciudad de Nueva York ofrecen espacios gratuitos con aire acondicionado donde los residentes pueden refrescarse durante periodos de calor extremo.
NYC Cooling Centers | Centros de Enfriamiento
Back-to-School Supply Drive
Help local students start the school year with confidence!The Riverside Church is collecting school supplies, clothing, and other essentials to ensure children have the tools they need to succeed. Every donation helps students feel prepared, supported, and ready to learn.
Most-Needed Items
School Supplies
• New backpacks (all ages)
• Notebooks (spiral & composition)
• Binders (1″–3″)
• Loose-leaf & graph paper
• Pocket folders
• Index cards
• Pencil cases
• Scientific & graphing calculators
• Water bottles
Classroom Essentials
• Crayons
• Colored pencils
• Washable markers
• Pencils
• Erasers
• Highlighters
• Dry erase markers
• Rulers
• Glue sticks
• Scissors
• Headphones
Clothing
• New socks & underwear (all sizes)
• Basic tees & hoodies (uniform colors)
• Pants (uniform colors)
• New or gently used light jackets & winter coats
Donation Details
Collection Dates: Through August 7
Drop-Off Location:
The Riverside Church
91 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027
Drop-Off Hours: Monday–Sunday • 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thank you for helping students start the school year equipped for success. Every donation makes a difference!
Food Pantry
The Riverside Food Pantry distributes food Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Effective February 1, 2026, our food pantry will implement a daily cap of 125 guests during food distribution (Tuesday through Friday).
The food pantry will open at 9:00 a.m. Early arrival is strongly encouraged to ensure you are able to be served, as only 125 guests will be accommodated each day.
For any questions or further assistance, please contact our Director of Social Services, Alexandra Pimentel, at 212-870-6753.
Donations of non-perishable food items are accepted every day, at all times, except when the church building is closed. Most needed items include protein-rich foods such as peanut butter and canned tuna, as well as staples such as cereal, pasta, rice, soups, and beans. No glass bottles, please.
Click here to learn more about and support the food pantry.
Click Here to Volunteer for the Food Pantry
Clothing Distribution
Free casual clothing and professional attire are available for those who register with our Food Pantry. Clothing distribution is available to the first 35 guests who arrive and is open until 12:00 PM.
The Clothing Distribution office is open for walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Professional attire is available by referral and appointment only on Thursdays, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Questions or special requests? Please contact Reyita Rodriguez at 212.870.6939 or via email.
Click Here to Volunteer for the Clothing Pantry
Direct Aid
The Direct Aid Program provides limited, one-time financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing an emergency that may lead to housing instability or utility shut-off.
Assistance is primarily focused on rent arrears, utility arrears, and, in select cases, immigration-related expenses that support long-term stability. Additional needs may be considered on a limited, case-by-case basis.
Social Services Programs
Stay Safe During Extreme Heat | Manténgase Seguro Durante el Calor Extremo
If you or someone you know needs relief from the heat, New York City Cooling Centers provide free, air-conditioned spaces where residents can cool down during periods of extreme heat.
Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita aliviarse del calor, los Centros de Enfriamiento de la Ciudad de Nueva York ofrecen espacios gratuitos con aire acondicionado donde los residentes pueden refrescarse durante periodos de calor extremo.
NYC Cooling Centers | Centros de Enfriamiento
Back-to-School Supply Drive
Help local students start the school year with confidence!The Riverside Church is collecting school supplies, clothing, and other essentials to ensure children have the tools they need to succeed. Every donation helps students feel prepared, supported, and ready to learn.
Most-Needed Items
School Supplies
• New backpacks (all ages)
• Notebooks (spiral & composition)
• Binders (1″–3″)
• Loose-leaf & graph paper
• Pocket folders
• Index cards
• Pencil cases
• Scientific & graphing calculators
• Water bottles
Classroom Essentials
• Crayons
• Colored pencils
• Washable markers
• Pencils
• Erasers
• Highlighters
• Dry erase markers
• Rulers
• Glue sticks
• Scissors
• Headphones
Clothing
• New socks & underwear (all sizes)
• Basic tees & hoodies (uniform colors)
• Pants (uniform colors)
• New or gently used light jackets & winter coats
Donation Details
Collection Dates: Through August 7
Drop-Off Location:
The Riverside Church
91 Claremont Avenue
New York, NY 10027
Drop-Off Hours: Monday–Sunday • 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thank you for helping students start the school year equipped for success. Every donation makes a difference!
Food Pantry
The Riverside Food Pantry distributes food Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Effective February 1, 2026, our food pantry will implement a daily cap of 125 guests during food distribution (Tuesday through Friday).
The food pantry will open at 9:00 a.m. Early arrival is strongly encouraged to ensure you are able to be served, as only 125 guests will be accommodated each day.
For any questions or further assistance, please contact our Director of Social Services, Alexandra Pimentel, at 212-870-6753.
Donations of non-perishable food items are accepted every day, at all times, except when the church building is closed. Most needed items include protein-rich foods such as peanut butter and canned tuna, as well as staples such as cereal, pasta, rice, soups, and beans. No glass bottles, please.
Click here to learn more about and support the food pantry.
Click Here to Volunteer for the Food Pantry
Clothing Distribution
Free casual clothing and professional attire are available for those who register with our Food Pantry. Clothing distribution is available to the first 35 guests who arrive and is open until 12:00 PM.
The Clothing Distribution office is open for walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Professional attire is available by referral and appointment only on Thursdays, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Questions or special requests? Please contact Reyita Rodriguez at 212.870.6939 or via email.
Click Here to Volunteer for the Clothing Pantry
Direct Aid
The Direct Aid Program provides limited, one-time financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing an emergency that may lead to housing instability or utility shut-off.
Assistance is primarily focused on rent arrears, utility arrears, and, in select cases, immigration-related expenses that support long-term stability. Additional needs may be considered on a limited, case-by-case basis.