Hornell
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Local offices in Hornell
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Hornell City Chamberlain's Office
82 Main Street, Hornell, NY 14843
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay city water, sewer, and garbage bills at the Chamberlain's Office or online.
- City, school, and county taxesGet help with city, school, and county tax bills and payments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhornell.gov
Local office · City office
Hornell City Hall
82 Main Street, Hornell, NY 14843
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call City Hall to reach the mayor, city clerk, assessor, and other city offices.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhornell.gov
Older adults · County office
Hornell Senior Center
20 Broadway Mall, Hornell, NY 14843
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can visit for activities, social time, and weekday meals.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on steubencountyny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Hornell Career Center
107 Broadway, Hornell, NY 14843
Help here
- Job search helpGet free help with your job search, career planning, and work skills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Hornell Public Library
64 Genesee Street, Hornell, NY 14843
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other items and use learning resources and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hornellpubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hornell
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
Food Bank of the Southern Tier
388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira, NY 14903
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 Assistance of Western New York, Inc.
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
Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.
117 East Steuben Street, Suite 11, Bath, NY 14810-1600
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Steuben County
Hornell is in Steuben County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Steuben County Department of Social Services
3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810
Help here
- Public assistance and benefitsApply for temporary assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and other county benefits.
- Child supportGet help establishing parentage and support orders or enforcing child support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on steubencountyny.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Helpline of the Finger Lakes Region
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with housing, food, health care, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211helpline.org
Public health · County office
Steuben County Public Health
3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810
Help here
- Public health and immunization servicesGet public health information and schedule routine immunizations.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on steubencountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Steuben County Community Services
Help here
- Outpatient mental health careAccess outpatient mental health services for adults, children, and families.
- Substance use servicesGet outpatient help for alcohol or other substance use.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on steubencountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Steuben County Supreme Court Library
3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810
Help here
- Law library accessUse the law library to find legal information and reference materials.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · County office
Steuben County Office for the Aging
3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY 14810
Help here
- Aging services information and referralsCall or visit for information, direct services, and referrals for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on steubencony.org
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
- Finger Lakes, Helpline
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-346-2211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988