Glen Cove
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Local offices in Glen Cove
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Glen Cove Housing Authority
140 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Help here
- Public housing applicationsResidents can ask for an application for public housing at the Housing Authority office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on glencovehousingauthority.weebly.com
Utilities · City office
Department of Public Works and Water Department
9 Glen Street, Room 301, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Help here
- Water service and water billsContact the Water Department about city water service, meter questions, or your water bill.
- Sanitation and recyclingContact Public Works for information about city garbage, recycling, and large metal item pickup.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on glencoveny.gov
Human services · Regional office
211 Long Island
Help here
- Health and human services referralsCall any time to get connected with local health and human services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211li.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
9 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Help here
- City information and helpCall or visit City Hall to reach city departments and ask for help with city services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on glencoveny.gov
Older adults · City office
Glen Cove Senior Center and Adult Day Program
130 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Help here
- Senior services and programsOlder adults can visit or call about meals, activities, and support services.
- Adult day programCall the Senior Center to ask about its adult day program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on glencoveny.gov
Library · Regional office
Glen Cove Public Library
4 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Help here
- Library cards, books, and reference helpResidents can visit the library to apply for a card, borrow materials, or ask for information help.Read more
- Library programsResidents can find library programs and activities for adults and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on glencovelibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Youth Services and Recreation
Help here
- Youth and family programsFamilies can contact the department about youth programs and activities.
- Tennis lessonsResidents can call about city tennis lessons for youth and adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on glencoveny.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Glen Cove first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Sam Field Y
9.4 miles from the center of Glen Cove58-25 Little Neck Pkwy (Little Neck), Queens, NY 11362
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
- Wed9 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Kosher food
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Coop City SDA Church Food Pantry
9.8 miles from the center of Glen Cove1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475
Hours
- Wed5:30 PM to 7 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Black Forum of Co-Op City
9.9 miles from the center of Glen Cove920 Baychester Ave (Rear Lobby Level), Bronx, NY 10475
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Guru Seva Hidu Milan Mandir Cultural Group
10 miles from the center of Glen Cove3201 Bruckner BLVD, Bronx, NY 10461
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Abundant Grace for the Forsaken Food Pantry
10 miles from the center of Glen Cove3101 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Eastchester Presbyterian Church
11 miles from the center of Glen Cove3154 Fish Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469
Hours
- Thu5 PM to 6 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Glen Cove
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Island Harvest
126 Spagnoli Road, Melville, NY 11747
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Long Island Cares, Inc.
10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Long Island
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.
134 Jackson Street, Hempstead, NY 11550-2484
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nassau County
Glen Cove is in Nassau County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Nassau County Department of Social Services
60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11553
Help here
- Public assistance and SNAPGet help applying for SNAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, and other public benefits.
- Child care assistanceLearn about child care help for eligible families.
- Emergency and temporary housingContact the department for emergency housing and homeless prevention services.
- Child support enforcementGet help with child support services and enforcement.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health WIC, Hempstead
40 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health WIC, Glen Cove
113 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health WIC, Mineola
200 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health
200 County Seat Drive, North Entrance, Mineola, NY 11501
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county public health information and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Nassau County Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities Services
60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Suite 200, Uniondale, NY 11553
Help here
- Mental health and substance use service informationFind behavioral health services and information about county application and referral programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
New York programs by kind of help
These are run by New York and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Long Island
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988