Valley Stream

Local offices in Valley Stream

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

• Human services · City office

  Community and Economic Development Department

  123 S. Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580

  Help here

  • Home repair assistanceEligible older adults and people with disabilities can ask about help paying for home repairs and accessibility changes.Apply online
  Call 516-592-5143DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Silver Threads Senior Enrichment Program

  Help here

  • Senior activities and bus serviceResidents age 55 and older can join social activities and ask about local bus trips.Apply online
  Call 516-825-8571Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall Contact Line

  123 S. Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580

  Help here

  • Village questions and service requestsCall the Village to reach the right department or ask about a local service.
  Call 516-825-4200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Henry Waldinger Memorial Library

  60 Verona Place, Valley Stream, NY 11582

  Help here

  • Library services and programsResidents can use library collections, learning resources, and community programs.
  Call 516-825-6422DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Department of Recreation

  A.J. Hendrickson Park, 123 W. Merrick Road, Valley Stream, NY 11580

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and eventsResidents can find and register for seasonal activities, sports, camps, and community events.Apply online
  Call 516-821-3786DirectionsWebsite

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

Official Website of the Village of Valley Stream website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  St. Peters - Yvonne Gittens Food

  1.5 miles from the center of Valley Stream

  137-28 244th Street, Queens, NY 11422

  Hours

  • Sat11 AM to 1 PM
  Call 718-360-7650Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Jamaica Queens Wesleyan Church Pantry

  2.1 miles from the center of Valley Stream

  134-49 228th Street (Laurelton), Queens, NY 11413

  Hours

  • Sat12 PM to 1:30 PM
  Call 718-712-0335Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Linden Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Services

  2.1 miles from the center of Valley Stream

  228-20 137th Avenue, Queens, NY 11413

  Hours

  • Sun10 AM to 12 PM
  Call 718-527-4072Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Lebanon Seventh Day Adventist Church

  2.4 miles from the center of Valley Stream

  131-72 223rd Street, Queens, NY 11413

  Hours

  • Thu5 PM to 7 PM
  Call 718-525-4630Directions

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

• Food pantry

  One Way Church of Christ

  2.7 miles from the center of Valley Stream

  216-11 Merrick Blvd., Queens, NY 11413

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 1 PM
  Call 718-525-4260Directions

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

• Food pantry

  CHGC Food Distribution

  2.8 miles from the center of Valley Stream

  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

Nonprofits that serve Valley Stream

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

Offices for all of Nassau County

Valley Stream is in Nassau County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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

Everything in Nassau 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