Support SACSS Senior Center! >> PUNJABI: SACSS ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਸੈਂਟਰ ਦਾ ਸਮਰਥਨ ਕਰੋ! SACSS sīnī’ara saiṇṭara dā samarathana karō! >>> SACSS can help! Know your legal rights!>> GUJARATI: SACSS મદદ કરી શકે છે! તમારા કાનૂની અધિકારો જાણો! SACSS madada karī śakē chē! Tamārā kānūnī adhikārō jāṇō! >>> 65 and above you can get healthcare irrespective of immigration status! >> BANGLA: 65 এবং তার উপরে আপনি অভিবাসন অবস্থা নির্বিশেষে স্বাস্থ্যসেবা পেতে পারেন! 65 Ēbaṁ tāra uparē āpani abhibāsana abasthā nirbiśēṣē sbāsthyasēbā pētē pārēna! >>> SACSS’s is the only South Asian food pantry in NYC! >> HINDI: SACSS NYC में एकमात्र दक्षिण एशियाई भोजन पैंट्री है! sachss nych mein ekamaatr dakshin eshiyaee bhojan paintree hai! >>> Learn written and conversation English @ SACSS >> ARABIC: SACSS taealam allughat al’iinjiliziat kitabatan wamuhadathatan @ SACSS! >>> Learn basic computer skills @ SACSS >> MALAYALAM: അടിസ്ഥാന കമ്പ്യൂട്ടർ കഴിവുകൾ @ SACSS പഠിക്കുക adisthaana combyoottar kazhivukal @ SACSS padikkuka >>> Support SACSS women economic empowerment program! >> TELUGU: SACSS మహిళా ఆర్థిక సాధికారత కార్యక్రమానికి మద్దతు ఇవ్వండి! SACSS mahiḷā ārthika sādhikārata kāryakramāniki maddatu ivvaṇḍi! >>> Do you know you are eligible for EBT cards? >> KANNADA: ನೀವು EBT ಕಾರ್ಡ್‌ಗಳಿಗೆ ಅರ್ಹರಾಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ ಎಂದು ನಿಮಗೆ ತಿಳಿದಿದೆಯೇ? Nīvu EBT kārḍ‌gaḷige ar’harāgiddīri endu nimage tiḷidideyē? >>> Medicare or Medicaid – SACSS can help you! >> TAMIL: மருத்துவ காப்பீடு அல்லது மருத்துவ உதவி – SACSS உங்களுக்கு உதவும்! Maruttuva kāppīṭu allatu maruttuva utavi – SACSS uṅkaḷukku utavum! >>> Support SACSS Workforce development! >> MARATHI: SACSS कार्यबल विकासाला समर्थन द्या! SACSS kāryabala vikāsālā samarthana dyā! >>> Promote Youth Leadership @ SACSS >> ENGLISH: Promote Youth Leadership @ SACSS >>> Gentle Yoga for seniors every Tuesday & Thursday! >> MANDARIN: 每周二和周四为老年人提供温和瑜伽！Měi zhōu’èr hé zhōu sì wèi lǎonián rén tígōng wēnhé yújiā! >>> SACSS cares – know your rights! >> NEPALI: SACSS हेरचाह गर्छ – आफ्नो अधिकार जान्नुहोस्! SACSS hēracāha garcha – āphnō adhikāra jānnuhōs! >>> Learn how to get basic critical benefits at SACSS >> CHINESE: 了解如何在 SACSS 獲得基本的關鍵福利！Liǎojiě rúhé zài SACSS huòdé jīběn de guānjiàn fúlì! >>> SACSS’s Food pantry supports all immigrants! >> MALAY: Pantri Makanan SACSS menyokong semua pendatang! >>> Support SACSS’s Healthcare Access program! >> SPANISH: ¡Apoye el programa de acceso a la atención médica de SACSS! >>> Support SACSS’s wellness program! >> FRENCH: Soutenez le programme de bien-être du SACSS! >>> DONATE generously to SACSS’s critical programs! >> HAITIAN CREOLE: FÈ DON san gad dèyè pou pwogram enpòtan SACSS yo! >>> Learn more about summer internship @ SACSS! >> TAGALOG: Matuto pa tungkol sa summer internship @ SACSS!

Welcome to the South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) community Center

Our Work

Our Work

From food security to healthcare access to exercising one’s rights, SACSS helps underserved South Asians and all immigrants integrate into New York’s vibrant economic and civic life.
Access health insurance

Healthcare Access

Access health insurance, and navigate medical and healthcare systems
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Senior Support

Gain support - from Medicare to Metrocards, find community, and enjoy activities together
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Homepage Food Pantry Pickup

Food Security

Find staples - including S.Asian spices - and more at our Food Pantry in Flushing
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Job Preparedness

Workforce Development

Learn ESOL, computer and MS Office, plan your career
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Stitch With SACSS

Stitching their destiny with SACSS support
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Civic Engagement

Know your rights, register to vote, take action on issues that matter
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Summer Youth Leadership Program

Youth Leadership

Meet other middle- and high-school students, lead together!
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Public Benefits

Access SNAP (Food Stamps), Access-A-Ride, and other benefits.
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Legal-Session

Legal Clinic

Gain information on your legal options around immigration and other concerns
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Covid-19 From masks to vaccinations

Covid-19

From masks to vaccinations, to counseling, get the Covid-19 support you need
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Our Impact During 2025

Our Impact During 2025

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Pounds of grocery distributed
6000000
Pounds of grocery distributed
Supportive Counseling Sessions for Seniors
28671
Supportive Counseling Sessions for Seniors
Individuals were Provided with Healthcare Outreach
182000
Individuals were Provided with Healthcare Outreach

Welcome to the South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) community Center

Our Stories

Our Stories

Transforming lives: How SACSS supports South Asians & immigrants in multiple ways!
Ms. M’s Journey to Confidence
‘For the First Time, I Can Breathe’: A Mother’s Moment of Relief at SACSS
Athithya’s Story of Transformation with SACSS
Fostering Friendships and Wellness at SACSS Wednesdays for Women Program
Sudha & Dilip Found a Second Family at SACSS
News & Updates

News & Updates

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING
SACSS Joins NYC Council's "We The City: Poetry in the Park" to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary

SACSS Joins NYC Council’s “We The City: Poetry in the Park” to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

Sudha Acharya Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Advocacy

Sudha Acharya Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Advocacy

SACSS Director Mary Archana Fernandez Receives Citation of Honor from Queens Borough President

SACSS Director Mary Archana Fernandez Receives Citation of Honor from Queens Borough President

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"I was not sure if I qualify for health insurance because of my income. Now I have Medicaid which takes care of all my healthcare cost. I can, without any stress, take care of my kids, my health and don't have to worry about huge medical bills. Thank you SACSS!"
Ms. N , SACSS Client
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"I am so thankful to SACSS for this regular supply of groceries to us during these testing times. I could not even imagine how my family could have survived without your support."
Ms. C , SACSS Client
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"My mother-in-law really looks forward to the virtual senior support group at SACSS. During the pandemic we were worried about how she would keep in touch with her friends. Not only did the staff teach her the technology but she looks forward to participating in the groups and playing Antakshari every week."
A senior's daughter-in-law , SACSS Client
Events

Events

join us
SACSS Summer Youth Leadership Program
07
Jul

SACSS Summer Youth Leadership Program

Lunch & Learn Series
09
Jun

Know Your Rights & Civic Engagement

Maternal Health Information Session 2026
22
May

Maternal Health Information Session 2026

Self-defense 2026
29
Apr

Self-defense 2026

SACSS OUTREACH EVENT in Edison NJ
28
Mar

SACSS OUTREACH EVENT in Edison NJ

Combating the Global Backlash against Women: Key Strategies for Full Participation in Public Life
12
Mar

Combating the Global Backlash against Women: Key Strategies for Full Participation in Public Life

Women’s Economic Independence Program