Bronx County
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Local offices in Bronx County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
NYC HRA Benefits Access Center Crotona
1910 Monterey Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
Help here
- Cash assistance and benefitsGet help applying for cash assistance and other public benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on home4.nyc.gov
Public health · City office
Morrisania Diagnostic and Treatment Center WIC
1225 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452
Help here
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
Child support · City office
NYC Office of Child Support Services Bronx Borough Office
894 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and service requests.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on home4.nyc.gov
Housing help · City office
NYCHA Bronx Customer Contact Center
478 East Fordham Road, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Help here
- Public housing and Section 8 helpGet help with public housing, Section 8, and housing applications.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on home4.nyc.gov
Mental health and recovery · City office
North Central Bronx Hospital Behavioral Health Service
3424 Kossuth Avenue, 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10467
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet behavioral health evaluation, crisis care, and treatment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Bronx Supreme Court Law Library
851 Grand Concourse, Room 214, Bronx, NY 10451
Help here
- Legal research helpUse legal materials and ask library staff for help with legal research.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
NY Connects – The Bronx
975 Kelly Street, Suite 301, Bronx, NY 10459
Help here
- Long-term care and aging supportGet help finding home care, meals, transportation, caregiver support, and other long-term services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nshopp.org
Veterans · City office
Bronx Borough Hall Veteran Resource Center
851 Grand Concourse, Room 123, Bronx, NY 10451
Help here
- Veteran resource helpGet information about services and resources for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Immigrant services · City office
MOIA Immigration Legal Support Center at BronxWorks
1130 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456
Help here
- Immigration legal helpGet free legal screening and help with some immigration applications and cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Bronx Workforce1 Career Center
400 East Fordham Road, 8th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding a job, building job skills, and planning your career.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office
Bronx License Center
1350 Commerce Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or non-driver ID.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
The New York Public Library – Bronx locations
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and join free programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nypl.org
Office of the Bronx Borough President website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bronx County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Admirable Christ Ministries Food Pantry
0.6 miles from the center of Bronx County2361 Maclay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Hours
- Sat2 PM to 3:30 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Jewish Community Council of Pelham Parkway
0.8 miles from the center of Bronx County2157 Holland Ave, Bronx, NY 10462
Hours
- Thu11 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: Kosher food
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Parkchester Baptist Church
1 mile from the center of Bronx County2021 Benedict Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Hours
- Tue11 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Roman Catholic Church of St. Helena
1 mile from the center of Bronx County1315 Olmstead Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Hours
- Wed12 PM to 2 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
1.1 miles from the center of Bronx County1891 Mcgraw Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Hours
- Fri8 AM to 10 AM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
St. Anthony's Church
1.1 miles from the center of Bronx County1750 Mansion Street, Bronx, NY 10460
Hours
- Sat7 AM to 1 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bronx 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
- New York State 211
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