New Rochelle

Local offices in New Rochelle

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

• Housing help · City office

  New Rochelle Housing

  1 Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801

  Help here

  • City housing assistance and informationContact the city housing office for information about local housing programs and assistance.
  Call 914-654-2190DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newrochelleny.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority

  50 Sickles Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or learn about the Housing Choice Voucher program when applications are available.Apply online
  Call 914-636-7050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nrmha.org

• Older adults · City office

  New Rochelle Office for the Aging

  94 Davis Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

  Help here

  • Senior services and referralsOlder residents can get help with health, housing, income, transportation, nutrition, recreation, and referrals.
  Call 914-235-2363DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newrochelleny.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of New Rochelle, City Hall

  515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

  Help here

  • City information and service requestsUse the Mobile NR portal to report a non-emergency city issue or find city service information.Apply online
  Call 914-654-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newrochelleny.gov

• Human services · City office

  New Rochelle Youth Bureau

  515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

  Help here

  • Youth employment programsThe Youth Bureau provides information about youth employment programs and their applications.Apply online
  Call 914-654-2045DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newrochelleny.com

• Library · Regional office

  New Rochelle Public Library

  1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801

  Help here

  • Library materials, programs, and reference helpVisit the library to borrow materials, attend programs, or ask for reference and computer help.
  Call 914-632-7878DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nrpl.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  New Rochelle Parks & Recreation

  515 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801

  Help here

  • Parks, recreation programs, and passesFind city recreation programs and get information about park and pool passes.Apply online
  Call 914-654-2087DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newrochelleny.gov

City of New Rochelle website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Food pantry

  Coop City SDA Church Food Pantry

  4.1 miles from the center of New Rochelle

  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

  Black Forum of Co-Op City

  4.3 miles from the center of New Rochelle

  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

  United Yes We Can, Unidos Sise Puede, Inc

  4.4 miles from the center of New Rochelle

  4327-4331 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10466

  Hours

  • Sat12 PM to 3 PM
  Call 646-321-5045Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Bronx Bethany Community Corporation

  4.6 miles from the center of New Rochelle

  971 East 227th Street, Bronx, NY 10466

  Hours

  • Wed9 AM to 11 AM (1st and 2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  • Thu3 PM to 6 PM (1st and 2nd and 3rd and 4th of the month)
  Call 718-697-9672Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Caring Sheperd Supplies Ministries Inc

  4.6 miles from the center of New Rochelle

  4119 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

  Hours

  • Fri4 PM to 6 PM
  Call 917-743-0780Directions

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

• Food pantry

  Jesus Reconciliation Ministries, Inc

  4.7 miles from the center of New Rochelle

  4051 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

  Hours

  • Sat12 PM to 2 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 718-844-8704Directions

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

Nonprofits that serve New Rochelle

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

Job help near New Rochelle

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 New Rochelle. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Yonkers Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6.4 miles away

  28 Wells Avenue, Bldg. #3, 4th Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701

  Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (no appointment required)

  Call 914-461-9077DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 1, 2026

• American Job Center

  Bronx Workforce1 Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  7.2 miles away

  400 East Fordham Rd., 8th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458

  Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

  Call 718-960-7901DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 8, 2026

• American Job Center

  White Plains Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  7.3 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 Westchester County

New Rochelle is in Westchester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Westchester County Department of Social Services

  85 Court Street, White Plains, NY 10601

  Help here

  • Public assistance and benefitsApply for public assistance, Medicaid, and other benefits through the county office.
  • Food assistanceGet help applying for food assistance and SNAP.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services and payments.
  • Housing assistanceAsk about emergency housing help and back rent assistance.
  • Child care assistanceApply for help paying for child care.
  Call 914-995-5000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on socialservices.westchestergov.com

• Public health · County office

  Yonkers WIC Office

  20 South Broadway, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition servicesEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 914-231-2510DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com

• Public health · County office

  Port Chester WIC Office

  1 Gateway Plaza, 1st Floor, 55 South Main Street, Port Chester, NY 10573

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition servicesEligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 914-813-7244DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com

• Public health · County office

  Westchester County Department of Health

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for public health information and services.
  Call 914-813-5000Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.westchestergov.com

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health

  112 East Post Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10601

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesContact the department for help finding county mental health services.
  • Substance use servicesContact the department for information about substance use services.
  • Developmental disability servicesContact the department for information about services for people with developmental disabilities.
  Call 914-995-5220DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcmhservices.westchestergov.com

• Local office · Regional office

  Hudson Valley 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local services and support.
  Call 800-899-1479Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hudson211.org

Everything in Westchester 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