Nassau County

Local offices in Nassau County

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

• 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

• 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.
  Call 516-227-7057DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Nassau County Department of Human Services Office for the Aging

  60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11553

  Help here

  • Services for older adultsFind countywide programs that help older adults stay independent, including health, counseling, and senior center services.
  Call 516-227-8900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Nassau County Veterans Service Agency

  2201 Hempstead Turnpike, Building Q, East Meadow, NY 11554

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceContact the agency for help and information for veterans and their families.
  Call 516-572-6565DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Nassau County Office of Emergency Management

  510 Grumman Road W., Bethpage, NY 11714

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and alertsGet emergency preparedness information and sign up for county alerts.
  Call 516-573-9600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Immigrant services · County office

  Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs

  Call 516-572-0750Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Hempstead Works Career Center

  50 Clinton Street, Suite 400, Hempstead, NY 11550

  Help here

  • Job search and employment supportGet help looking for work and using career center services.
  Call 516-240-4749DirectionsWebsite

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

Nassau County, New York website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Nassau County, 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 Nassau County

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

Cities and towns in Nassau County

• Atlantic Beach
• Baxter Estates
• Bayville
• Bellerose
• Brookville
• Cedarhurst
• Centre Islandnot checked yet
• Cove Necknot checked yet
• East Hills
• East Rockaway
• East Williston
• Farmingdale
• Floral Park
• Flower Hill
• Freeport
• Garden City
• Glen Cove
• Great Neck
• Great Neck Estates
• Great Neck Plaza
• Hempstead
• Hewlett Bay Parknot checked yet
• Hewlett Harbor
• Hewlett Necknot checked yet
• Island Park
• Kensington
• Kings Point
• Lake Success
• Lattingtown
• Laurel Hollow
• Lawrence
• Long Beach
• Lynbrook
• Malverne
• Manorhaven
• Massapequa Park
• Matinecock
• Mill Neck
• Mineola
• Munsey Park
• Muttontown
• New Hyde Park
• North Hills
• Old Brookville
• Old Westbury
• Oyster Bay Cove
• Plandome
• Plandome Heights
• Plandome Manor
• Port Washington North
• Rockville Centre
• Roslyn
• Roslyn Estates
• Roslyn Harbor
• Russell Gardens
• Saddle Rock
• Sands Point
• Sea Cliff
• South Floral Park
• Stewart Manor
• Thomaston
• Upper Brookville
• Valley Stream
• Westbury
• Williston Park
• Woodsburgh

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