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Local offices in Canastota
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Canastota Housing Authority
205 South Peterboro Street, Canastota, NY 13032
Help here
- Housing Choice Voucher rental assistanceContact the authority to ask about applying for rental assistance through its housing voucher program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on canastota.gov
Utilities · City office
Canastota Department of Public Works
424 East North Canal Street, Canastota, NY 13032
Help here
- Public works and sewer service issuesContact the department about village public works and sewer system maintenance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on canastota.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 MidYork
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online for help finding local health and human services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211midyork.org
Library · Regional office
Canastota Public Library
102 West Center Street, Canastota, NY 13032
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, programs, and public services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on canastotalibrary.org
Local office · City office
Village Clerk/Treasurer and Village Offices
205 South Peterboro Street, Canastota, NY 13032
Help here
- Village taxes and resident servicesPay village taxes and ask about village services, fees, recreation programs, or permits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on canastota.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Canastota
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
Community Action Program for Madison County, Inc.
3 East Main Street, P.O. Box 249, Morrisville, NY 13408-0249
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Canastota
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Canastota. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Madison County Career Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
2.4 miles away
133 N. Court Street, P.O. Box 609, Wampsville, NY 13163
Hours: M-F, 8:00-4:00
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 19, 2026
American Job Center
CNY Works Incorporated
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
19 miles away
960 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203
Hours: M - F: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026
American Job Center
Working Solutions Career Center - Utica
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
26 miles away
207 Genesee Street, New York State Office Building, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501
Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 22, 2026
Unemployment benefits in New York
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Workforce Investment Board of Herkimer, Madison, Oneida Counties, Inc.
209 Elizabeth Street, 2nd Floor, Utica, NY 13501
Workforce board
New York State Department of Labor
State Campus, Building 12, Room 450, Albany, NY 12240
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Madison County
Canastota is in Madison County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Madison County Department of Social Services
133 N Court Street, Building 1, Wampsville, NY 13163
Help here
- Public assistance, SNAP, HEAP and MedicaidGet help applying for public assistance, food benefits, heating help, and Medicaid.
- Child supportGet help setting up, changing, enforcing, or collecting child support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncounty.ny.gov
Public health · County office
Madison County Public Health
138 N Court Street, Building 5, Wampsville, NY 13163
Help here
- Public health programsGet information and services for preventing illness, protecting health, and addressing environmental health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncounty.ny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Madison County Mental Health Department
138 N Court Street, Veterans Memorial Building, Wampsville, NY 13163-0608
Help here
- Mental health servicesGet outpatient counseling, assessments, psychiatry, and help connecting to community services.
- 24-hour crisis lineCall the department’s main number and press 1 for its 24-hour crisis line.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncounty.ny.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Mid-York
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health, and employment.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211midyork.org
Older adults · Regional office
Madison County Office for the Aging
138 Dominick Bruno Boulevard, Canastota, NY 13032
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about local services, in-home help, meal options, mobility support, and caregiver resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ofamadco.org
Veterans · County office
Madison County Veterans Service Agency
1065 Northside Plaza, Oneida, NY 13421
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet confidential help understanding and applying for federal, state, and local veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on madisoncounty.ny.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 MidYork
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.
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