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Help a Local Family

Community Resources

We have curated a list of essential services and organizations to help families in our region. Select your location below to find resources near you.

ACCESS NYC: Apply for over 30 city, state, and federal benefit programs.
211 New York: Health and human service referrals for NY, Long Island, and Hudson Valley.
NYC 311: Information on non-emergency city services and tenant rights.
NYS Office of the Aging: Connects older New Yorkers and their families to local, free, unbiased help for aging, long-term care, Medicare, and in-home support.
Companion Care for Seniors: Customized non-medical home care services in Long Island

HRA One Shot Deal: Emergency assistance for unexpected financial crises.
HEAP: Home Energy Assistance Program for heating costs.
Catholic Charities NYC: Emergency financial assistance and eviction prevention.
Catholic Charities Long Island: Emergency financial assistance and eviction prevention.
The Legal Aid Society: Free legal help for housing and employment issues.

Island Harvest: Hunger relief and food collection for Long Island.
Long Island Cares: Emergency food, pet pantries, and school supplies.
Food Bank For NYC: Searchable map for soup kitchens and pantries in the five boroughs.
City Harvest: Food rescue and distribution to community centers.

NYS OPWDD: Services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities.
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities: NYC resources for housing and transportation.
CIDNY: Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY.

IncludeNYC: Resources for young people with disabilities and their families.
InsideSchools: Independent guide to NYC public schools and special education.
The Child Center of NY: Early childhood education and youth development.

NJ 211: 24/7 information and referral services for health and human services.
NJHelps: One-stop application for SNAP, cash assistance, and health insurance.

LIHEAP: Assistance with heating and cooling costs.
Family Promise: Support for families facing homelessness.
Affordable Housing Alliance: Housing counseling and rental assistance.
Legal Services of New Jersey: Free civil legal assistance for low-income residents.

Community FoodBank of NJ: The state’s largest food bank and distribution hub.
NJ SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
WIC: Nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

NJ Disability Information Hub: Directory of state programs for people with disabilities.
Medicaid Waivers: Funding for home modifications (ramps, lifts) for eligible residents.