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Local offices in New York County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
HRA Benefits Access Center Lower Manhattan
109 E. 16th Street, New York, NY 10003
Help here
- Benefits helpGet help with cash assistance, SNAP, and other public benefits.Apply online
- Housing assistanceGet help with applications for housing support and emergency rental assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on home4.nyc.gov
Community action · City office
NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Community Action Programs
Help here
- Family and community supportGet family case management and connections to resources through a citywide Community Action Program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Child support · City office
Manhattan/Staten Island Borough Office, Office of Child Support Services
115 Chrystie Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10002
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
New York County Law Library
80 Centre Street, Room 242, New York, NY 10013
Help here
- Legal researchUse legal research materials and get help finding court and legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
New York County Supreme Court Help Center
60 Centre Street, Room 119A, New York, NY 10007
Help here
- Court self-helpGet free information, forms, and referrals for common court matters if you do not have a lawyer.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
NYC Department for the Aging
Help here
- Older adult servicesFind local help with benefits, meals, home care, transportation, and other services for adults age 60 and older.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Veterans · City office
Manhattan Veteran Resource Center
1 Centre Street, 22nd Floor, Suite 2213, New York, NY 10007
Help here
- Veteran benefits and referralsGet help finding veteran benefits and connecting with services for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Lower Manhattan Workforce1 Career Center
199 Church Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10007
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help searching for jobs and finding career and employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office
Midtown Manhattan DMV Office
366 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit for in-person driver license, permit, identification, or vehicle transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · Nonprofit
The New York Public Library
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, research help, learning programs, and public library services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nypl.org
New York City Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of New York County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Masbia Relief
0.4 miles from the center of New York County8 West 70th Street, New York, NY 10023
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Kosher food
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. James Church-Community Kitchen
0.4 miles from the center of New York County865 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Hours
- Tue12 PM to 1 PM
- Fri6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
National Council of Jewish Women
0.7 miles from the center of New York County241 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Hours
- Wed4:30 PM to 5 PM
- Sun11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
National Council of Jewish Women
0.7 miles from the center of New York County241 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Hours
- Mon9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Temple Shaaray Tefila
0.8 miles from the center of New York County250 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
Hours
- Wed11:15 AM to 12 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Christ Church United Methodist
0.9 miles from the center of New York County524 Park Avenue @ 60th St., New York, NY 10065
Hours
- Sun4:30 PM to 6 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve New York County
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
City Harvest
150 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Food Bank For New York City
355 Food Center Dr., New York, NY 10474
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 NYC
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
New York City Department of Youth and Community Development
2 Lafayette Street, 20th floor, New York, NY 10007
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
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
- NYC 311
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 311 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988