Hempstead

Local offices in Hempstead

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  EAC Inc. HEAP Assistance

  175 Fulton Avenue, 4th Floor, Hempstead, NY 11550

  Help here

  • Home Energy Assistance ProgramApply for help paying heating costs or preventing a utility shutoff if you qualify.Apply online
  Call 516-565-4327DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Hempstead Housing Authority

  260 Clinton Street, Hempstead, NY 11550

  Help here

  • Public and senior housingApply for available public housing or update your housing information through the authority.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 516-489-8500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hempsteadhousing.org

• Utilities · City office

  Tax & Water Department

  99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550

  Help here

  • Water bill paymentPay a Village water bill or contact the department about utility billing.
  Call 516-489-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on villageofhempsteadny.municipalonlinepayments.com

• Human services · City office

  Human Relations Council

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the council for help with community and human relations concerns.
  Call 516-478-6286Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on villageofhempstead.org

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550

  Help here

  • Village information and helpContact Village Hall to reach village departments and get help with local services.
  Call 516-489-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on villageofhempstead.org

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Hempstead Works Career Center

  50 Clinton Street, Suite 400, Hempstead, NY 11550

  Help here

  • Job search and training assistanceGet job counseling, training, and placement help at the career center.
  Call 516-485-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Hempstead Public Library

  115 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, and library programs.
  Call 516-481-6990DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hempsteadlibrary.info

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks & Recreation

  335 Greenwich Street, Hempstead, NY 11550

  Help here

  • Recreation programsContact the department for information about village recreation programs.
  Call 516-478-6247DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on villageofhempstead.org

Incorporated Village of Hempstead website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Hempstead first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Queensboro Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church

  6 miles from the center of Hempstead

  96-50 222nd Street, Queens, NY 11429

  Hours

  • Wed1 PM to 4 PM
  Call 718-776-8538Directions

  Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Hope Restoration Ministries

  6.1 miles from the center of Hempstead

  101-01 Springfield BLVD (Queens Village), Queens, NY 11429

  Hours

  • Sat2 PM to 4 PM (last of the month)
  Call 516-689-7022Directions

  Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Resilience USA Foundation Inc

  6.3 miles from the center of Hempstead

  221-61 92nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11428

  Hours

  • Wed2 PM to 3 PM (last of the month)
  Call 347-840-4966Directions

  Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  CHGC Food Distribution

  6.3 miles from the center of Hempstead

  221-02 Linden BLVD (Cambria Heights), Queens, NY 11411

  Hours

  • Fri2 PM to 4 PM (3rd of the month)
  Call 718-276-5920Directions

  Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Rca Cambria Heights Community Church FP

  6.3 miles from the center of Hempstead

  116-12 220 Street (Cambria Heights), Queens, NY 11411

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (4th of the month)
  Call 718-528-2138Directions

  Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Mount Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church

  6.4 miles from the center of Hempstead

  217-10 93rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11428

  Hours

  • Wed5 PM to 7 PM
  Call 718-465-1784Directions

  Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hempstead

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Nassau County

Hempstead 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.
  Call 516-227-8519DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 516-572-0920DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 516-388-2977DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 516-571-1942DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.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
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211li.org

• 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.
  Call 516-227-9697DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov

Everything in Nassau County

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