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Local offices in Afton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
211 Susquehanna River Region
Help here
- Find local helpCall 211 for free, confidential help finding local services and support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helpme211.org
Utilities · City office
Village of Afton Clerk’s Office
105 Main Street, Afton, NY 13730
Help here
- Village services and recordsContact the village clerk for village information, records, and resident services.
- Water service concernsReport a village water problem such as low pressure, odor, or discoloration.Read more
- Utility bill helpFind options for help with winter utility bills on the village website.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofaftonny.gov
Library · Regional office
Afton Free Library
105-A Main Street, Afton, NY 13730
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its research resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on libraries.4cls.org
Local office · County office
Town of Afton Clerk’s Office
204A County Road 39, Afton, NY 13730
Help here
- Town clerk and vital recordsVisit or call the clerk for town records and vital records.
- Town tax collectionContact the town tax collector about town property taxes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofaftonny.gov
Village of Afton, New York website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Afton
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
Food Bank of Central New York
7066 Interstate Island Road, Syracuse, NY 13209
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 Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.
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
Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc.
5 W State St, Binghamton, NY 13901-2374
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chenango County
Afton is in Chenango County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Chenango County Department of Social Services
5 Court St, Norwich, NY 13815
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesApply for SNAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, HEAP, child care help, and child support services.Apply onlineRead more
- Adult and child protective servicesGet help with reports of abuse, neglect, and safety concerns involving adults or children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chenangocountyny.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
CAPCO WIC Norwich Office
26 Conkey Ave, Eaton Center, Suite 301, Norwich, NY 13815
Help here
- WIC nutrition benefitsPregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can apply for food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capco.org
Local office · Regional office
211 New York
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, health, utility, and other community services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211newyork.org
Public health · County office
Chenango County Health Department
5 Court St, Norwich, NY 13815
Help here
- Public health programsGet help with immunizations, nursing, environmental health, and health education.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chenangocountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Chenango County Behavioral Health Services
5 Court St, Suite 42, Norwich, NY 13815
Help here
- Mental health and substance use careContact the county for mental health and substance use treatment and support.
- After-hours crisis helpCall the crisis line any time for urgent behavioral health support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chenangocountyny.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
David L. Follett Supreme Court Law Library
13 Eaton Ave, Norwich, NY 13815
Help here
- Legal research libraryUse the law library for legal research and reference materials.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chenangocountyny.gov
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 Susquehanna River Region
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