Programs
Nutrition Access Center
The Nutrition Access Center is a free monthly healthy food program for all Grand Street Guild residents. Once a month, a Grand Street Guild household can receive fresh fruits and vegetables from local New York State farms. You can also participate in cooking classes and other nutrition education programs as part of the Nutrition Access Center.
To register for the Grand Street Guild Nutrition Access Center click here and complete the form or for more information call 6469840167.
Scholars
Grand Street Guild, in collaboration with residents, hosts a weekly homework help drop in program for elementary and middle school aged children. If your child is struggling with homework, come and get some help from your neighbors!
If you are interested in the days and hours of the Scholars program sign up here for text updates or for more information call 6469840167.
NYC Mesh
Grand Street Guild has partnered with NYC Mesh to bring $10 a month fiber internet to residents. (If you are a resident of 165 Broome, you are already in another NYC Mesh program and do not need to sign up!) Click here to sign up for $10 month fiber or call (646) 397-2818.
For all residents of Grand Street Guild, NYC Mesh offers free tech support services Thursday and Friday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm in the 131 Broome Street community room.
English for Speakers of Other Language(ESOL)
Grand Street Guild, in collaboration with the Immigration Division of Catholic Charities, is now providing free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes to its residents. This program is offered intermittently. If you are interested sign up to receive notifications here.
Vision Urbana Food Deliveries
Thanks to the generous support of NYC Councilmember Christopher Marte, Grand Street Guild is able to partner with noted Lower East Side nonprofit Vision Urbana, to provide food pantry deliveries to homebound seniors.
Neighborhood Essentials
- Lidl Supermarket (Coming Soon)
408 Grand Street - Metro Acres Supermarket
175 Clinton Street - Essex Street Market
120 Essex Street Food stalls - US Post Office
185 Clinton Street
The diversity of our neighborhood is reflected in the options for shopping, dining, education, worship, culture and recreation as well. Essential resources like supermarkets and pharmacies are within walking distance, along with established “mom and pop” shops, a vast selection of restaurants, and art and cultural venues. Annual street festivals and celebrations from every nation, ethnicity and religion enliven the neighborhood.
Schools & Libraries
- 71 Hester Street
– P.S. 42 – Benjamin Altman School - 100 Attorney Street
– P.S. 142 The Amalia Castro School
– Manhattan Charter School - 100 Hester Street
– PACE High School
– Emma Lazarus High School
– MS 131 - Seward Park Campus, 350 Grand Street
– High School for Dual Language and Asian Studies
– Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
– New Design High School
– Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law
– Essex Street Academy - 220 Henry Street
– Orchard Collegiate Academy
– Corlears Junior High School - 142 Broome Street
– Beth Jacob Parochial School
Parks
- Seward Park
- Luther Gulick Playground
Delancey Street @ Columbia Street - Sara D. Roosevelt Park
(between Forsyth & Christie Streets, from Houston Street south to Canal Street)
Health & Hospitals
- Gouverneur Health Medical Center
227 Madison Street - Levitt Pharmacy
407 Grand Street - Healthneed Urgent Care
384 Grand Street - CVS Pharmacy
500 Grand Street
Shop & Dine Local
- The Pickle Guys
357 Grand Street - Doughnut Plant
379 Grand Street - Kossar’s
367 Grand Street - Cibao
72 Clinton Street - El Castillo de Jagua
521 Grand Street A
For more dining destinations, visit the Lower East Side Partnership.
Arts & Culture
- NYPL Seward Branch
192 East Broadway - Henry Street Settlement
265 Henry Street - Abrons Art Center
446 Grand Street - Tenement Museum
103 Orchard Street - Museum at Eldridge Street Synagogue
12 Eldridge Street - Neighborhood Playhouse
466 Grand Street
For more arts and culture destinations and opportunities, visit the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and the Lower East Side Partnership.