NY SOCIAL CARE NETWORK PROGRAM · THE BRONX, NEW YORK

Have New York Medicaid? Food support may be available for your Bronx household.

Compass Care Bronx helps you take the first step toward possible prepared meals, groceries, and home food support through the Social Care Network process. Start with a private screening—approval and availability are not guaranteed.

◉  Private · About 2 minutes · No obligation
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THE BRONX, NEW YORKFood access starts with a conversation.
✓  Prepared meals may be available✓  Groceries or pantry support may be available✓  Home delivery when included and approved

A clear first step

Food access starts with a clear next step.

Compass Care Bronx helps Bronx residents understand the Social Care Network screening process clearly, respectfully, and without pressure.

New York Medicaid screening

Start with a simple review of your basic information.

Possible food support

Meals, groceries, or pantry support may be available if approved.

Guidance from a real person

A team member may contact you to explain possible next steps.

Privacy first

Start with basic details—not sensitive medical information.

Quick first check

See if it may make sense to begin.

Answer three simple questions. This is not an eligibility decision and does not guarantee a service.

1–2 minutes · No sensitive medical information

Question 1 of 3

Do you live in the Bronx?

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Real support, connected to health

What is the Social Care Network?

New York Social Care Networks connect Medicaid members with organizations that screen for health-related social needs and help coordinate appropriate services. We make the first step simple. You tell us the basics; we help you understand what may be available.

Learn how it works

Who may qualify

You may be able to start with New York Medicaid.

Having Medicaid allows you to be screened, but it does not guarantee a particular service. Eligibility depends on your circumstances, location, program rules, and approval.

Pregnant or postpartum individuals

This may be a starting point

Families with children

This may be a starting point

Older adults

This may be a starting point

People managing ongoing health-related needs

This may be a starting point

People having trouble accessing enough food

This may be a starting point

What you may receive

Possible support for your household.

Depending on eligibility, location, availability, and the approved service, possible food support may include:

Prepared meals
01

Prepared meals

Prepared meals may be available when included in an approved nutrition service.

Groceries and pantry support
02

Groceries and pantry support

Support may include groceries, pantry staples, or other food resources when approved.

Dietary and cultural preferences
03

Dietary and cultural preferences

Dietary and cultural preferences may be considered when available.

Support for qualifying households
04

Support for qualifying households

Support depends on program rules, household needs, availability, and approval.

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Simple and guided

A simple path to possible support.

We make the first step simple. You tell us the basics; we help you understand what may be available.

01

Share the basics

Tell us a few basic details through the private form.

02

We review your screening request

A Compass Care Bronx team member reviews your information.

03

We contact you if needed

We may call or text to clarify information.

04

The appropriate process confirms eligibility

Eligibility depends on your circumstances and program rules.

05

If approved, next steps are coordinated

Available services and delivery arrangements are explained.

See the full process

Common questions

Answers before you begin

No. Compass Care Bronx is not a government agency. We help Bronx residents begin the Social Care Network screening process.

Visit the FAQ

Start your screening

See whether support may be available

Complete the private form with basic information. Screening and approval are required; submitting the form does not guarantee a service.

✦  Private · About 2 minutes · No obligation

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Real Bronx families. A simpler first step.

★★★★★
“I really didn’t expect the process to be so smooth.”

Gabriel C. Brungs, Bronx

★★★★★
“The food is better than I could have ever imagined.”

David Jablonski, Bronx

★★★★★
“Very reliable.”

John Moses, Bronx

Individual experiences vary. Eligibility and available services depend on program rules, location, and approval.

For community organizations

Are you a Bronx community organization?

Clinics, churches, schools, pharmacies, social workers, and community groups may be able to share Compass Care Bronx with people they serve.

Connect with our team

Request a callback

Prefer to talk with someone first?

Request a callback and a team member may contact you.

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The screening starts with a few basic details. If more information is needed, a team member may contact you.

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