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Local offices in Kings County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
NYC Human Resources Administration Benefits Access Center, East New York
2400 Fulton Street, 3rd & 4th Floors, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Help here
- Cash assistance and SNAPGet help applying for cash assistance or SNAP food benefits.Apply online
- MedicaidGet help with Medicaid applications and coverage.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Public health · Nonprofit
Public Health Solutions Neighborhood WIC, Bushwick
335 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on healthsolutions.org
Child support · City office
NYC Office of Child Support Services, Brooklyn Borough Office
2400 Fulton Street, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support or managing a child support case.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on home4.nyc.gov
Housing help · City office
NYCHA Brooklyn Customer Contact Center
787 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Help here
- Public housing and Section 8 helpGet help with public housing or a Section 8 voucher.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Supreme Court Library, Brooklyn
360 Adams Street, Room 349, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Help here
- Legal reference helpUse legal research materials and ask library staff for help finding legal information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Veterans · City office
NYC Department of Veterans’ Services, Brooklyn HRA Office
25 Chapel Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Help here
- Veteran benefits assistanceGet help connecting with veteran benefits and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on home4.nyc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Brooklyn Workforce1 Career Center
9 Bond Street, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding a job, building job skills, and accessing career services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Brooklyn Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesGet library cards, books, digital resources, and help from a librarian.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bklynlibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Kings County, closest to the center of New York first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Shalom Senior Center
0.1 miles from the center of New York483 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 2 PM
- Tue1 PM to 2 PM
- Wed1 PM to 2 PM
- Thu1 PM to 2 PM
- Fri12 PM to 1 PM
Who can come: Kosher food
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Horeb Seventh Day Adventist Community Services
0.2 miles from the center of New York520 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 11 AM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Crown Heights Jewish Community Council
0.3 miles from the center of New York899 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Hours
- Wed1:30 PM to 3 PM
Who can come: Kosher food
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
United Community Baptist Church
0.4 miles from the center of New York545 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Hours
- Sat10 AM to 12 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Nat'l Comm. for Futh. of Jewish Ed.(UC)
0.5 miles from the center of New York824 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Hours
- Fri12 PM to 1 PM
Who can come: Kosher food
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Sanctified Church of God, Inc/Community Feeding Program
0.5 miles from the center of New York404 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Hours
- Sat12 PM to 1 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kings 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
Cities and towns in Kings 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
Talk to a person
- NYC 211 through NYC311
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 311 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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