Locations

Mostly Free Things to Do: 

• New York Public Library: With a library card, you can borrow books, music, and movies; reserve and computer and so much more. 

• Culture Pass: Explore local museums & attractions with Culture Pass! If you have a library card from the Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library, or New York Public Library (serving the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island), you can reserve free passes to 95+ cultural institutions across NYC.

• IDNYC: The free, municipal identification card for New York City residents, ages 10 and up, provides access to a wide variety of services and programs offered by the City. Some benefits include discounted coffee, movie tickets and  free museum memberships.

Transportation Resources: 

• OMNY Card: OMNY is a reduced-fare card that lets you tay for half-price fares on MTA buses, subways, Staten Island Railway, Roosevelt Island Tram, and Hudson Rail Link. Sign up today! 

Food Resources 

• Health Bucks: Health Bucks are $2 coupons that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets.

• Food Help NYC: Use this application to find locations that offer free food (food pantries and soup kitchens). Hours and locations are subject to change. It is possible additional food locations are open but not featured on this map. 

Mostly Free Things to Do: 

• DC Public Library: Get a DC Public Library Card Today! Your library card is your passport to technology, literacy, fluency, community, and so much more.

• Smithsonians: The Smithsonian is the world's largets museum complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Eleven museums are located along the National Mall in Washington, D.C., six others and the Smithsonian's National Zoo are nearby. 

• Free Things to Do in DC: Discover the best free experiences, attractions and things to do in the nation's capital. 

Transportation Resources: 

• MetroLift: Metro Lift* offers 50% off Metrobus and Metrorail trips for DC, Maryland, and Virginia customers enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Enroll for free in as little as 5 minutes!

• Capital Bikeshare: Capital Bikeshare for All is available to residents of Washington, DC; Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Prince George's County, MD; Fairfax County, VA; City of Falls Church, VA; and Montgomery County, MD who qualify for a state or federal assistance program including.

• Lyft Community Pass: The Community Pass program is available to DC Metro Area residents ages 18 and older who are currently enrolled in, or qualify for, a state or federal assistance program such as Medicaid, SNAP, or a discounted utility bill.*

• Lime: Through the Lime Access program, lime is working to make sure everyone in DC have access to affordable and sustainable transportation. Sometimes, getting around can be expensive, and Lime is working to be a solution to the problem.

Food Resources 

• Capital Area Food Bank: If you're in need of emergency food assistance, use this pay and list to gind a nearby pantry or distribution site. 

• Bites on a Budget: You don’t have to spend an entire paycheck in order to eat an unforgettable meal in Washington, DC. The nation’s capital has spawned a host of successful fast-casual eateries from sweetgreen to CAVA, and is also home to affordable restaurants that have practically become institutions in the city. Check out some of our favorite cheap and budget-friendly places to eat in the District.

Mostly Free Things to Do: 

• Library: Boston's Central library features grand, Renaissance-style architecture and murals by John Singer Sargent. Get a library card today! 

• Meet Boston: A site that features upcoming free events around the city. 

• Parks in Boston: With nearly 300 parks and open spaces about Boston, it's no wonder it's considered one of America's most walkable cities. 

• Boston Central: Check out this curated list of free things to do all around Boston. 

Transportation Resources: 

• Reduced Fares MA Bay Transportation: If you are a young adult (18-25) with low income and live in a participating city or town, you may be eligible for a Youth Pass CharlieCard. 

• Blue Bikes: The City of Boston offers a discounted $5 annual membership for residents of Boston who meet the income guidelines. 

Food Resources 

• Healthy Incentives Program: HIP puts money back on your EBT card (up to a monthly cap of $40, $60, or $80) when you use SNAP to buy healthy, local fruits and vegetables from HIP farm vendors. 

• Mobile Markets: Following the delivery of food to partner sites, Mobile Markets are set up in a farmer's market style to allow clients to easily shop at each table and choose from a diverse selection of fresh produce, dairy products, a high-protein items. 

• Boston Double Up Food Bucks: This is a SNAP incentive program funded by the City of Boston and the USDA. You can get 50% off fresh fruits and vegetables at participating stores with your EBT card. 

• Neighborhood Food Action Collaborative Food Resource Guide: Extensive guide assembled by Boston officials, detailing various free and reduced food options in the city. 

• 20 Best Cheap Eats: Boston is a notoriously expensive city, but there are many spots in town where you can get a filling meal for under $20, or sometimes even under $10! 

Mostly Free Things to Do: 

• Newark Public Library: Newark Public Library is dedicated to providing a welcoming space for learning, exploration, and connection. Whether you’re looking to delve into the vast world of literature, engage in research, attend an event, or simply find a quiet corner to read, you’ll find what you’re looking for. 

Transportation Resources: 

• NJ Transit: You can apply to a program to ride on all NJ Transit buses, trains, and light rail vehicles at a reduced rate. 

• PATH: Use the PATH to get into NYC or other town in New Jersey. 

Bridgeport 

Mostly Free Things to Do

• Colorful Bridgeport Newsletter: Sign up for a weekly newsletter with updates on events at local entertainment venues, activities in the neighborhood, the Downtown Farmers Market season, public art initiatives, and so much more. 

• Fun Things to do in Bridgeport: Check out this list from the City of Bridgeport for fun things to do over the weekend, with friends, family or by yourself! 

• Bridgeport Parks: The Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department provides well-maintained park grounds and facilities for City residents and visitors. Check out this site for park events all year round! 

• Bridgeport Public Art: The Office of Planning and Economic Development has partnered with the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) to expand the DSSD's Color It In Public Art Program. Color It In is all about taking people's stories, passions, and cultures and adding them to the vibrancy of Downtown Bridgeport.

• Entertainment Venues: Bridgeport hosts many fun spots and stops for everyone! Whether it’s a Bridgeport Islanders game, or a thrilling scene at the Cabaret Theatre, we have a place in mind for you and your friends! 

Food Resources

• Food Banks and Pantries: Community food banks and pantries are essential resources that provide critical support to individuals and families facing food insecurity. 

• SNAP Matching at Farmers Markets: Through a partnership with End Hunger CT, BPMC is able to offer SNAP customers double the spending power at participating markets. 

• Bridgeport Bucks at Farmers Markets: Bridgeport Bucks are $5 vouchers anyone can access at Bridgeport Farmers Markets to offset the cost of their groceries. Visit the welcome table at any market to recieve yours!