Suffolk County
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Local offices in Suffolk County
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Human services · County office
Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Riverhead Center
605 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Human services · County office
Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Coram Center
80 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY 11727
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Human services · County office
Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Smithtown Center
200 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Human services · County office
Suffolk County Department of Social Services, South West Center
2 South 2nd Street, Deer Park, NY 11729
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Suffolk County WIC Program
3500 Sunrise Highway, Building 300, Great River, NY 11739
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Child support · County office
Suffolk County Department of Social Services, MacArthur Center
3455 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Help here
- Child support enforcementGet help with child support enforcement services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211li.org
Public health · County office
Suffolk County Department of Health Services
3500 Sunrise Highway, Building 300, Great River, NY 11739
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health programs, screenings, immunizations, and health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services
Building C016, William J. Lindsay County Complex, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Help here
- Behavioral health referralsGet information and referrals for mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Suffolk County Supreme Court Help Center and Law Library, Central Islip
400 Carleton Avenue, 4th Floor, Central Islip, NY 11722
Help here
- Court and legal self-helpGet court forms, legal information, and referrals for common court matters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Suffolk County Office for the Aging
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet information, referrals, and help finding services that support older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Veterans · County office
Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency
H. Lee Dennison Building, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, 3rd Floor, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceMeet with a service officer to learn about benefits and get help with veterans benefit applications.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
State office
NYS ACCES-VR Hauppauge District Office
250 Veterans Highway, NYS Office Building, Room 3A-12, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Help here
- Vocational rehabilitationAsk about vocational rehabilitation and employment support for people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on acces.nysed.gov
Emergency help · County office
Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management
102 East Avenue, Yaphank, NY 11980
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about county emergency plans, shelters, alerts, and disaster recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Employment Career Center at Suffolk County Department of Labor
725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Help here
- Employment and training helpGet help with job searches, employment services, and workforce training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
627 North Sunrise Service Road, Bellport, NY 11713
Help here
- Library system informationGet information about the county library system and its member libraries.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org
Suffolk County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Suffolk County, closest to the center of Lindenhurst first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Peters - Yvonne Gittens Food
19 miles from the center of Lindenhurst137-28 244th Street, Queens, NY 11422
Hours
- Sat11 AM to 1 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Queensboro Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church
19 miles from the center of Lindenhurst96-50 222nd Street, Queens, NY 11429
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sam Field Y
19 miles from the center of Lindenhurst58-25 Little Neck Pkwy (Little Neck), Queens, NY 11362
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
- Wed9 AM to 1 PM
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Kosher food
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Hope Restoration Ministries
19 miles from the center of Lindenhurst101-01 Springfield BLVD (Queens Village), Queens, NY 11429
Hours
- Sat2 PM to 4 PM (last of the month)
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
CHGC Food Distribution
19 miles from the center of Lindenhurst221-02 Linden BLVD (Cambria Heights), Queens, NY 11411
Hours
- Fri2 PM to 4 PM (3rd of the month)
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Rca Cambria Heights Community Church FP
19 miles from the center of Lindenhurst116-12 220 Street (Cambria Heights), Queens, NY 11411
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM (4th of the month)
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Suffolk 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
Island Harvest
126 Spagnoli Road, Melville, NY 11747
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Long Island Cares, Inc.
10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788
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 of Long Island
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
Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
31 West Main, Suite 300, Patchogue, NY 11772-3121
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Suffolk County
- Amityville
- Asharokennot checked yet
- Babylon
- Belle Terre
- Bellport
- Brightwaters
- Dering Harbornot checked yet
- East Hampton
- Greenport
- Head of the Harbor
- Huntington Bay
- Islandia
- Lake Grove
- Lindenhurst
- Lloyd Harbor
- Nissequogue
- North Haven
- Northport
- Ocean Beachnot checked yet
- Old Field
- Patchogue
- Poquott
- Port Jefferson
- Quogue
- Sag Harbor
- Sagaponack
- Saltairenot checked yet
- Shorehamnot checked yet
- Southampton
- Village of the Branch
- West Hampton Dunesnot checked yet
- Westhampton Beach
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
- 211 Long Island
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988