Free food & social support for Medicaid members
Healthy Westchester connects eligible Medicaid members in Westchester, Orange, and Rockland Counties to free nutrition support, food access, and other social services through the New York State Social Care Network program.
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Free of charge
Connecting residents across Westchester, Orange & Rockland to free food & social support
Healthy Westchester is a contracted community-based organization (CBO) within the New York State Social Care Network (SCN) — a Medicaid program that leverages federal funding to address the social factors that drive up to 80% of health outcomes, including food insecurity, housing instability, and lack of transportation.
We are on the ground in Westchester, Orange, and Rockland Counties — delivering nutrition support and food access directly to eligible Medicaid members. When a member is identified as food insecure, we're the organization that shows up.
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Members served across 3 counties
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Free of charge to eligible members
How the program works
Here's how eligible Medicaid members get connected to our free services — from screening to support.
Complete the HRSN Screening
All Medicaid members are screened annually using New York State's 12-question Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) tool. You can self-screen online or be screened by a community partner like us. It takes just a few minutes.
Eligibility assessment
Once a positive screen is received, an eligibility assessment typically happens within 3–5 days. Our team verifies your unmet needs — such as food insecurity, housing instability, or transportation barriers — and connects you to the right services.
Receive free support
We provide nutrition support and food access directly to you — no third-party referrals needed. Healthy Westchester delivers services to eligible Medicaid members at no cost.
Not sure if you qualify? Give us a call — we'll walk you through it.
Call (914) 363-8123Eligibility requirements
To qualify for free services through the Social Care Network, individuals must:
- Be enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care (some services also available to Fee-for-Service Medicaid members)
- Have at least one unmet health-related social need (food, housing, or transportation) identified through the state's 12-question HRSN screening
- Belong to a priority population (see below)
Priority populations include
- Individuals with substance use disorders or serious mental illness
- People with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Pregnant or postpartum individuals
- Children under 18, including those in foster care or kinship care
- Individuals recently released from incarceration with chronic health conditions
- Frequent users of emergency or hospital care
- Health Home enrollees
Not sure if you qualify? We'll help you figure it out — every Medicaid member should be screened.
What we provide
Free nutrition services for eligible Medicaid members in Westchester County:
Home Delivered Meals
Nutritious, ready-to-eat meals delivered directly to your home — ensuring consistent access to healthy food, especially during times of need.
Pantry Stocking
Assistance stocking your pantry with essential grocery items to support daily meals and ease financial stress.
Nutrition Support
Guidance and education to help families make healthier food choices that fit their lifestyles and traditions — practical advice for everyday life.
Kitchen & Cooking Supplies
Provision of essential kitchen items and appliances to help families prepare nutritious meals at home with ease.
Reimbursed under the NYS 1115 Waiver
All screenings, navigation, and eligible services are reimbursable, meaning they're completely free for qualifying Medicaid members.
We're here to help
Have questions about the SCN program, need help completing your HRSN screening, or want to learn if you qualify? Reach out — we speak English and Spanish and are happy to guide you through the process.
(914) 363-8123
Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
info@healthywestchester.org
We respond within 1 business day
65 Mitchell Place
White Plains, NY 10601
Join our team
We're growing our team of community health workers, care navigators, and support staff in Westchester County. If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.