Healthy fresh rice protein bowl
Yeled v'Yalda SCN Program

Free weekly food boxes delivered to your door.

Nutritious meals, fresh produce, pantry staples, kitchen equipment, or food vouchers. Covered 100% by Managed Medicaid.

Check Eligibility in 60s
Prepared seared salmon ready meal

Who We Serve

Available at no cost to New York Managed Medicaid members who meet at least one of the qualifying situations:

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Pregnant individuals or mothers who gave birth within the past 12 months.

Chronic Health Needs

Ongoing diagnoses such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, or Asthma.

Children's Health

Families with children (under 18) receiving chronic medical or developmental support.

Care Management Needs

Enrolled in Health Home, managing serious mental illness or substance use support.

3
Meals Per Day
$0
Cost to You
4
Areas Covered
Staten Island & Long Island
Brooklyn - 11209, 11219, 11220, 11228
Queens - 11355, 11368, 11373, 11377
Step-by-Step Guide

Getting Started Is Easy

Four simple steps to unlock your weekly deliveries.

Check Eligibility

Take our quick 60-second assessment online.

Verify Enrollment

We confirm details directly with your Medicaid Health Plan.

Review & Schedule

Once approved, our team contacts you to review available benefits, confirm your preferences, and schedule your first delivery.

Deliveries Begin

Receive your weekly shipment of fresh meals, groceries, or approved food benefits.

Fresh fruits on a wooden board cutout
Healthy pantry staples and groceries
Program Benefits

Six Ways We Support You

Healthy nutritional options tailored to your family's needs.

Ready Meals

Freshly prepared meals from approved local kitchens, delivered to your door.

Fresh Produce

Fresh fruits and vegetables to help your family enjoy healthy, balanced meals.

Grocery Boxes

Boxes of nutritious groceries, including milk, eggs, grains, and other everyday essentials.

Grocery Vouchers

Vouchers to purchase eligible groceries at participating local supermarkets.

Kitchen Support

Cooking supplies, food preparation tools, and essential kitchen appliances for qualifying families.

Nutrition Guidance

Personalized guidance to help make healthy food choices and plan meals.

Ready to find out if you qualify?

Answer three simple questions in 60 seconds to start.

Check Eligibility Now (60s)

📧 scnintake@yeled.org  |  ☎ 718.484.1224

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Quick answers about cost, eligibility, and what's included.

Yes. For eligible Managed Medicaid plan members, the food and weekly shipping are 100% covered. You will never receive a bill, copay charge, or hidden fee.

Deliveries contain nutritious staples, local produce, and fully prepared meals cooked by approved local kitchens. We coordinate with families to support dietary and cultural preferences.

No. This program is an additional Medicaid waiver benefit. It does not replace, reduce, or impact your existing SNAP or WIC benefits.

Approved quantities depend on your household size. Support covers up to 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, for each approved household member.

Yes. Switching to a Managed Care plan (Fidelis, Healthfirst, MetroPlus, etc.) is free and easy, and it unlocks these waiver benefits. Our intake team can walk you through the options.

Eligibility typically covers up to 6 months of weekly deliveries. If medical or nutritional needs continue, renewals can be requested. You can pause or cancel at any time.

No. This program involves SCN plan verification and custom kitchen onboarding. It typically takes 1 to 2 weeks from sign-up to your first delivery. For immediate food assistance, please call 311.

We are committed to putting our members first by ensuring they have the freedom to choose the HRSN provider that best meets their needs. If that is not us, we will refer you to another provider who can help.