Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty

To aid, sustain and empower vulnerable New Yorkers. Met Council is the voice of the Jewish poor and the first line of defense for our community’s needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and treat every individual with dignity and respect. Our network of grassroots Jewish Community Councils strengthens families and neighborhoods throughout New York City.

We use a strengths based approach that empowers our clients to confront their crisis. Our caseworkers conduct a thorough assessment with the client to create an effective intervention plan and develop a resolution. We leverage government contracts with privately raised funds from individuals and foundations to increase the impact of our services.

Met Council provides immediate assistance to New Yorkers in crisis and creates pathways to self sufficiency through the following programs: America’s Largest Kosher Food Pantry System, Emergency Social Services, Family Violence Services, Home Repairs, Benefits Enrollment & Outreach, and Affordable Housing.

We maintain a “no wrong door” policy, serving all of a client’s needs, regardless of the point of entry to Met Council. This holistic approach addresses both immediate and lasting needs in a client’s fight against poverty.