Centre Island

Local offices in Centre Island

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

• 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

• Courts and legal help · City office

  Village Court

  303 Centre Island Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

  Help here

  • Village court assistanceContact the court clerk for help with Village Court matters.
  Call 516-922-2176DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centreisland.org

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall and Clerk-Treasurer

  303 Centre Island Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

  Help here

  • Village services and recordsContact the Village Clerk for help with village business and public records.
  • Village tax paymentsCall the village office for help paying village taxes.Read more
  Call 516-922-0606DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on centreisland.org

• Library · Regional office

  Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library

  89 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books, public computers, Wi-Fi, and online resources.Read more
  Call 516-922-1212DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oysterbaylibrary.org

Village of Centre Island website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Sam Field Y

  14 miles from the center of Centre Island

  58-25 Little Neck Pkwy (Little Neck), Queens, NY 11362

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 1 PM
  • Tue11 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 1 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 1 PM

  Who can come: Kosher food

  Call 718-704-8160Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Coop City SDA Church Food Pantry

  16 miles from the center of Centre Island

  1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475

  Hours

  • Wed5:30 PM to 7 PM
  Call 646-228-6188Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Resilience USA Foundation Inc

  16 miles from the center of Centre Island

  221-61 92nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11428

  Hours

  • Wed2 PM to 3 PM (last of the month)
  Call 347-840-4966Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Black Forum of Co-Op City

  16 miles from the center of Centre Island

  920 Baychester Ave (Rear Lobby Level), Bronx, NY 10475

  Hours

  • Thu11 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Fri11 AM to 12:30 PM
  Call 718-320-8035Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Guru Seva Hidu Milan Mandir Cultural Group

  16 miles from the center of Centre Island

  3201 Bruckner BLVD, Bronx, NY 10461

  Hours

  • Sat10 AM to 1 PM
  Call 347-951-5669Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Queensboro Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church

  17 miles from the center of Centre Island

  96-50 222nd Street, Queens, NY 11429

  Hours

  • Wed1 PM to 4 PM
  Call 718-776-8538Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve Centre Island

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

Job help near Centre Island

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 Centre Island. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Hicksville Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  9.6 miles away

  301 West Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Call 516-934-8532DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 2026

• American Job Center

  HempsteadWorks Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  50 Clinton Street, Suite 400, Hempstead Executive Plaza, Hempstead, NY 11550

  Hours: M-F: 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

  Call 516-485-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  White Plains Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  15 miles away

  120 Bloomingdale Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10605

  Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  Call 914-995-3910DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 16, 2026

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 Nassau County

Centre Island 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

• 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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Nassau County Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disabilities Services

  60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Suite 200, Uniondale, NY 11553

  Help here

  • Mental health and substance use service informationFind behavioral health services and information about county application and referral programs.
  Call 516-227-7057DirectionsWebsite

  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