Port Jefferson
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Local offices in Port Jefferson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Port Jefferson Village Hall
121 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Help here
- Village servicesVisit Village Hall to get help with village government services and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portjeffny.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Port Jefferson Recreation Department and Village Center
101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Help here
- Recreation and senior programsThe Recreation Department offers activities, trips, and luncheons for older residents.
- Community recreation programsResidents can find recreation activities and events at the Village Center.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portjeffny.gov
State office
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Port Jefferson Office
1055 Route 112, Port Jefferson, NY
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the DMV office for in-person driver license, permit, identification, and vehicle services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
Port Jefferson Free Library
100 Thompson Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Help here
- Library materials and programsResidents can borrow books and use library resources, research help, and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portjefflibrary.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Port Jefferson Teen Center
205 East Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Help here
- Teen programs and activitiesTeens can use the center for programs, activities, and homework help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portjefflibrary.org
Village of Port Jefferson website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Port Jefferson first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Sam Field Y
37 miles from the center of Port Jefferson58-25 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
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Resilience USA Foundation Inc
39 miles from the center of Port Jefferson221-61 92nd Avenue, Queens, NY 11428
Hours
- Wed2 PM to 3 PM (last of the month)
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Queensboro Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church
39 miles from the center of Port Jefferson96-50 222nd Street, Queens, NY 11429
Hours
- Wed1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Hope Restoration Ministries
39 miles from the center of Port Jefferson101-01 Springfield BLVD (Queens Village), Queens, NY 11429
Hours
- Sat2 PM to 4 PM (last of the month)
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mount Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church
39 miles from the center of Port Jefferson217-10 93rd Avenue, Queens, NY 11428
Hours
- Wed5 PM to 7 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Divine Food Pantry
39 miles from the center of Port Jefferson215-31 99th Avenue (Queen Village), Queens, NY 11429
Hours
- Fri4 PM to 6:30 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Port Jefferson
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
Island Harvest
126 Spagnoli Road, Melville, NY 11747
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Nonprofit
Long Island Cares, Inc.
10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788
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 of Long Island
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
Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc.
31 West Main, Suite 300, Patchogue, NY 11772-3121
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Suffolk County
Port Jefferson is in Suffolk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Riverhead Center
605 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Human services · County office
Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Coram Center
80 Middle Country Road, Coram, NY 11727
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Human services · County office
Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Smithtown Center
200 Wireless Boulevard, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Human services · County office
Suffolk County Department of Social Services, South West Center
2 South 2nd Street, Deer Park, NY 11729
Help here
- Benefits and assistanceApply for or get help with county assistance programs, including SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, and temporary assistance.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Suffolk County WIC Program
3500 Sunrise Highway, Building 300, Great River, NY 11739
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportAsk about food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.gov
Child support · County office
Suffolk County Department of Social Services, MacArthur Center
3455 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Help here
- Child support enforcementGet help with child support enforcement services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on suffolkcountyny.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 Long Island
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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