Pawling

Local offices in Pawling

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Pawling Resource Center

  126 East Main Street, Pawling, NY 12564

  Help here

  • Food pantryThe food pantry offers groceries to people who live, work, or attend school or church in Pawling.Read more
  • Transportation helpPawling residents can register for rides to get food or medical care.Read more
  • Medical equipment loansBorrow medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers at no charge.Read more
  Call 845-855-3459DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pawlingresourcecenter.org

• Utilities · City office

  Village of Pawling Water, Sewer & Garbage

  9 Memorial Ave, Pawling, NY 12564

  Help here

  • Utility billingGet help with water, sewer, and garbage bills and service.Apply online
  Call 845-855-9442DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofpawling.org

• Local office · City office

  Village of Pawling Village Clerk

  9 Memorial Ave, Pawling, NY 12564

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact the Village Clerk for help with village government services and information.
  Call 845-855-1122DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofpawling.org

• Local office · City office

  Town of Pawling Town Hall

  160 Charles Colman Blvd, Pawling, NY 12564

  Help here

  • Town Clerk servicesContact the Town Clerk's Office for help with town services and records.
  Call 845-855-5040DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pawling.org

• Library · Nonprofit

  Pawling Free Library

  11 Broad St, Pawling, NY 12564

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsVisit or contact the library to use its materials and take part in programs.Read more
  Call 845-855-3444DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pawlingfreelibrary.org

Village of Pawling website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  United Yes We Can, Unidos Sise Puede, Inc

  48 miles from the center of Pawling

  4327-4331 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10466

  Hours

  • Sat12 PM to 3 PM
  Call 646-321-5045Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Kingsbridge Center for Israel

  48 miles from the center of Pawling

  5905 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

  Hours

  • Wed7 PM to 9 PM
  • Sun9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Kosher food

  Call 718-548-2727Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Caring Sheperd Supplies Ministries Inc

  48 miles from the center of Pawling

  4119 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

  Hours

  • Fri4 PM to 6 PM
  Call 917-743-0780Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Jesus Reconciliation Ministries, Inc

  48 miles from the center of Pawling

  4051 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

  Hours

  • Sat12 PM to 2 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 718-844-8704Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Bronx Bethany Community Corporation

  49 miles from the center of Pawling

  971 East 227th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 11 AM (1st and 2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  • Thu3 PM to 6 PM (1st and 2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  Call 718-697-9672Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Coop City SDA Church Food Pantry

  49 miles from the center of Pawling

  1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475

  Hours

  • Wed5:30 PM to 7 PM
  Call 646-228-6188Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Pawling

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

Offices for all of Dutchess County

Pawling is in Dutchess County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services

  60 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • Public assistance and SNAPAsk about SNAP, temporary cash assistance, and emergency aid.
  • Emergency housing and HEAPGet help finding emergency housing or paying heating costs through HEAP.
  • Child care assistanceAsk whether you qualify for help paying for child care.
  • MedicaidGet help with Medicaid coverage through the county office.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
  Call 845-486-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Sun River Health WIC, Poughkeepsie

  29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 845-452-6478DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Sun River Health WIC, Beacon

  6 Henry Street, Beacon, NY 12508

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 845-831-7402DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Poughkeepsie Housing Authority

  4 Howard Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental vouchersAsk about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance.
  Call 845-485-8862DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  City of Beacon Housing Authority

  1 Forrestal Heights, Beacon, NY 12508

  Help here

  • Public housing and vouchersApply for affordable housing or a housing voucher through the Beacon Housing Authority.
  Call 845-831-1289DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on beaconhousingauthority.org

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way 211 Hudson Valley

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online for local help with food, housing, health, legal, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211hudsonvalley.org

Everything in Dutchess 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