About

The Beginning

In 1895, a Jewish immigrant began what is now one of the oldest continuously-active gospel missions in New York City. This mission sought to meet the physical, spiritual, and social needs of untold thousands of poor Jewish immigrants on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Though now located in a different part of Manhattan with a broader reach to people of multiple nations who visit from different parts of the city, Covenant Mercy Mission continues to minister God’s love and Word to the poor and needy of New York City.

Providing Help Through the Years

World War II

Coronavirus

The Ministry Today

At our location alone we distribute a pantry six times a week. We provide food for hundreds of families who come on a regular basis, in addition to helping new clients every week. At our location and other locations within our network, we serve thousands of families every week. Our community is grateful for the generosity of Trader Joe’s and the help of our volunteer network to enable our service to those in need.