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JE163 t1_irthrey wrote

Google NYC food banks

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MeikotoriYutsumoto OP t1_irthukm wrote

Thanks but I need f ood now. Will the hospital give me food?

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flarakoo t1_irtirl2 wrote

They might give you something depending on what might go in for, but there's a good chance you'll be billed for every little bit involved with that hospital visit and either owe that debt or take the time to have it be forgiven.

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MeikotoriYutsumoto OP t1_irtj9t7 wrote

I don't care. Which hospital? I just need to eat. Thanks. I'm near midtown now. Should I go to another Mount Sinai?

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flarakoo t1_irtkhtz wrote

what intersection are you near so I can try searching what might be available in the area

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MeikotoriYutsumoto OP t1_irtial6 wrote

I just left Mount Sinai East. Is there another hospital? I just know they serve food sometimes to their patients and if I say I haven't eaten in 45 hours they will feed me yes?

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bornlikethisss t1_irtjfma wrote

Do not go to hospitals for food. They’ve got way too much going on and will pay you little to no attention. Please search for a food bank.

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[deleted] t1_irtkos4 wrote

Hey op, here's a link for free meals in Manhattan and their schedules. Some are daily at 8/9pm.

I don't think you need a voucher for the grand central ones listed on there

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OscarGlorious t1_irtn9fd wrote

Food pantries will give you items to store at home, and soup kitchens will feed you a warm meal. You can call 311 and ask for sites close to you that are open now. There are social workers on site at both types of locations that can assist you in getting additional help (although as a student with a non/immigrant visa you’re not eligible for cash assistance or SNAP/food stamps.) I’m sorry you’re hungry, and hope you get nourishment soon!

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LouisSeize t1_irtzaar wrote

How did you get an F1 visa without room and board arrangements?

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Kozzzman t1_irtk2df wrote

Better off going to a pizza or sandwich shop right before closing and asking if they are going to throw anything out at the end of the day.

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MeikotoriYutsumoto OP t1_irtmyua wrote

I did once and they said bad things to me. Go back to your country. I don't want problems here. But thanks for the advice. I'll just go to the food banks. Thanks

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freshmoves91 t1_irtw6gd wrote

Better off going to a church. Hospitals are not the place to get free food.

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letspetpuppies t1_irtkvxo wrote

If you’re a student, you have access to paper and pens, possibly a marker. Literally make a sign that says “Need Help. Haven’t eaten in 45 hours” and stand at a sidewalk at a busy area and literally in less than 15 minutes a good Samaritan will buy you food at a nearby food cart or fast food restaurant.

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MeikotoriYutsumoto OP t1_irtlwhy wrote

That's not safe. Last week a guy tried to hurt me. Well I think. He said mean things to me. I'm small so it's not safe to do that

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letspetpuppies t1_irtmp55 wrote

Then you should approach nice looking people who are leaving restaurants and are carrying leftover food, and ask them nicely if you can have their leftovers because you’re hungry. Someone did that to me before and I was happy to give them my bag of leftover food.

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Jin0176 t1_irtpnwm wrote

Call 311 they will help you.

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Badweightlifter t1_irtx5a9 wrote

If you stand outside a 7 eleven and open the doors for people, someone will eventually buy you something.

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Throwawayhelp111521 t1_irty3lo wrote

You need to go to a soup kitchen or a food bank. Hospitals usually aren't in the business of feeding people who aren't patients. Why don't you contact your school and ask for emergency help?

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LouisSeize t1_iru8rx9 wrote

In other posts OP has claimed to be an American and a New Yorker.

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[deleted] t1_irtssn7 wrote

You should check for community fridges in your neighborhood in addition to food banks/pantries that other people suggested. Good luck OP, I am sorry to hear you are struggling.

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