Queens County
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Local offices in Queens County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
NYC HRA SNAP Centers (Queens)
Help here
- SNAP benefitsApply for or get help with food benefits at a Queens SNAP Center.Apply onlineRead more
- Cash assistance and MedicaidFind information and apply for cash assistance or Medicaid through HRA.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Child support · City office
NYC Office of Child Support Services, Queens Borough Office
165-08 88th Avenue, 6th Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support or managing a child support case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
Public Health Solutions WIC Center, Jamaica
90-40 160th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportGet WIC food benefits, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
NY Connects Queens, Selfhelp Community Services
Help here
- Long-term care information and referralsGet help finding long-term care, benefits, home care, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Veterans · City office
NYC Department of Veterans’ Services Queens Borough Hall Veteran Resource Center
120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11423
Help here
- Veteran benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help finding benefits and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Jobs and training · City office
Queens Workforce1 Career Center
168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding work, career counseling, and job placement services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Queens Career Center
168-25 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
Help here
- Unemployment and job servicesGet help with job searches and employment services at the Queens Career Center.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office
College Point DMV Office
30-56 Whitestone Expressway, Flushing, NY 11354
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for available driver, license, identification, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
State office
Jamaica DMV Office
168-46 91st Avenue, 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for available driver, license, identification, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
State office
Springfield Gardens DMV Office
168-35 Rockaway Boulevard, Springfield Gardens, NY 11434
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV for available driver, license, identification, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Queens Public Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11432
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use learning resources, and get help with library services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on queenslibrary.org
Queens Borough President website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Queens County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Our Lady of Grace Ministry
0.7 miles from the center of Queens County158-10 101st St.- Howard Beach, Queens, NY 11414
Hours
- Tue10:30 AM to 12 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sisters With Purpose Inc
2.1 miles from the center of Queens County1540 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 10 AM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
City of Refuge FP
2.2 miles from the center of Queens County1115 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Hours
- Wed9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Ozone Park Pantry
2.2 miles from the center of Queens County83-10 Rockaway BLVD (Ozone Park), Queens, NY 11416
Hours
- Sat9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Jewish Community Council of Canarsie #1
2.3 miles from the center of Queens County1170 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239
Hours
- Wed9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: Kosher food
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Second St. Paul Church of Christ, Disciple of Christ, Inc
2.4 miles from the center of Queens County1048 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 10 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Queens 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