Westchester County, NY Assistance Programs

Westchester County Housing Assistance Programs

Our housing assistance programs include HUD, housing assistance, Section 8, subsidized housing programs in Westchester County.

Yonkers and Surrounding Area Sharing Community(Co-ed facility)

1 Hudson St.
Yonkers, NY - 10701
(914)963-2626
Warming/drop-in center for single individuals seeking shelter from the cold, may be contacted directly. Families seeking shelter after hours or during weekends should contact DSS Emergency Services at (914) 995-2099. The Office of Temporary Housing Assistance (OTHA) of the Westchester County DSS provides temporary shelter to homeless families, singles and childless couples. The office partners with not-for-profit agencies who provide case management services in shelter facilities, transitional residences and emergency apartments. Homeless programs are designed to lead the homeless population toward permanent housing and independence...

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White Plains and Surrounding Area Samaritan House Shelter(Female only facility)

33 Church St.
White Plains, NY - 10601
(914) 948-3075
The heating/reception center for single individuals seeking shelter from the cold can be contacted directly. Families seeking shelter after hours or on weekends should contact DSS Emergency Services at (914) 995-2099. The Office of Temporary Housing Assistance (OTHA) of Westchester County DSS offers temporary shelter for homeless families, singles, and childless couples. The office is partnered with nonprofit agencies that offer case management services in shelters, transitional homes, and emergency apartments. Programs for the homeless are designed to lead the homeless population to permanent housing and independence. ..

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Westchester County Department of Social Services Office

85 Court Street
White Plains, NY - 10601
(914) 995-3333
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri., except holidays. The Westchester County Department of Social Services provides a variety of services to county residents of low income and for families under severe financial pressure from catastrophic illness or family breakup. These services include, medical Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance and Homeless services. To apply for services, call or go to the district office. Emergency Services is a Department of Social Services after-hour, weekend and holiday mandated program responsible for receiving referrals and assessing the need for arranging and providing emergency services to adult individuals, children, and families in crisis situations. Services which may be provided include:     Child Protective Services     Adult Protective Services     Runaway Services     Foster Care Services     Domestic Violence Services     Family Housing Assistance     Single Adult Housing Assistance     Homemaker Services     Preventive Services     General Information and Referral Services Emergency Hotline The Emergency Hotline is (914) 995-2099 and is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Staff is in the office Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight. County police will answer the hotline Monday through Friday, midnight to 9 a.m. and round the clock weekends and holidays, and refer to Emergency Services. The Office of Child Protective Services will answer Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 342-3720 or 911. ..

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Senior Programs @ Van Tassell House

98 Primrose Street
Katonah, NY - 10536
(914)232-0807
The Town of Somers is dedicated to providing a diverse program of activities and services addressing the nutritional, social and transportation needs of adults in our community. In addition, we offer information and assistance to seniors and their families helping them navigate health, housing, finance and quality of life for all...

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Peekskill Senior Center

4 Nelson Avenue
Peekskill, NY - 10566
(914)734-4250
The Peekskill Senior Center offers social, recreational, instructional and civic programs to Peekskill Seniors 60 years of age and older Monday thru Friday from 9:00am till 3:00pm at the Neighborhood Center, 4 Nelson Avenue. Yearly events include the Annual Senior Recognition Day Picnic, Flag Day Celebration, fundraising events to benefit the Peekskill Ambulance Corp, the Peekskill Museum and Hudson Valley Hospital. Some club members meet to make bed pads and lap robes for the ill at Rosary Hill. The Senior Choral Group performance at local nursing homes and Westchester County events. The Club occasionally plans overnight group trips...

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Peekskill and Surrounding Area Jan Peek Shelter(Co-ed facility)

200 North Water St.
Peekskill, NY - 10566
(914)736-2636
A reception center for single people seeking shelter from the cold can be contacted directly. Families seeking shelter outside working hours or on weekends should contact the DSS emergency services at (914) 995-2099. Westchester County DSS's Office of Temporary Housing Assistance (OTHA) provides temporary shelter for homeless families, singles, and couples without children. The Office cooperates with non-profit agencies, which provide case management services in shelter facilities, temporary residences, and emergency apartments. Homeless programs are designed to lead the homeless population to permanent housing and independence. ..

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Open Arms Shelter(Male only facility)

86 East Post Rd.
White Plains, NY - 10601
(914)948-5044
Warming/drop-in center for single individuals seeking shelter from the cold, may be contacted directly. Families seeking shelter after hours or during weekends should contact DSS Emergency Services at (914) 995-2099. The Office of Temporary Housing Assistance (OTHA) of the Westchester County DSS provides temporary shelter to homeless families, singles and childless couples. The office partners with not-for-profit agencies who provide case management services in shelter facilities, transitional residences and emergency apartments. Homeless programs are designed to lead the homeless population toward permanent housing and independence...

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Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Westchester County

112 East Post Road
White Plains, NY - 10601
914-995-3333
Services: Offers temporary cash assistance, food assistance, heating assistance, oversight of New York State's child support enforcement program, determination of certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security disability benefits, oversight of homeless housing and service programs, and assistance to certain immigrant populations. Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ..

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Oasis Shelter(Co-ed facility)

19 Washington Ave.
New Rochelle, NY - 10801
(914)633-0101
Warming/drop-in center for single individuals seeking shelter from the cold, may be contacted directly. Families seeking shelter after hours or during weekends should contact DSS Emergency Services at (914) 995-2099. The Office of Temporary Housing Assistance (OTHA) of the Westchester County DSS provides temporary shelter to homeless families, singles and childless couples. The office partners with not-for-profit agencies who provide case management services in shelter facilities, transitional residences and emergency apartments. Homeless programs are designed to lead the homeless population toward permanent housing and independence...

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Irvington Senior Center

29 Bridge St
Irvington, NY - 10533
(914)591-7786
The Senior Citizen Center is located at 29 Bridge Street at Scenic Hudson Park in Irvington. The Senior Citizen Program is available to residents 55 years of age and older living in the Village of Irvington and the Irvington School District. To be eligible for all senior citizen programs and activities, all senior citizens must complete a senior citizen information application.The program offers in-club activities, trips, various artistic and cultural instruction and most of all, socialization...

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Westchester County Food Assistance Programs

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Westchester County.

Yorktown Community & Cultural Center Senior Services

1974 Commerce Street
Yorktown Heights, NY - 10598
(914)962-7447
The Town of Yorktown provides services for seniors at the Yorktown Community & Cultural Center. Services include: a nutrition center, home meals, and a senior room where senior clubs and activities are held...

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Yonkers District Office

131 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY - 10701
(914) 995-3333
Services included: Medicaid, SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), Temporary assistance and Homeless services. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, except holidays. ..

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White Plains District Office

85 Court Street
White Plains, NY - 10601
(914) 995-3333
Services include Medicaid, SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance and Homeless services. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri., except holidays...

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Westchester County Yonker District Office

131 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY - 10701
(914)995-3333
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri., except holidays. The Westchester County Department of Social Services provides a variety of services to county residents of low income and for families under severe financial pressure from catastrophic illness or family breakup. These services include, medical Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance and Homeless services. To apply for services, call or go to the district office...

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Westchester County Peekskill District Office

750 Washington Street
Peekskill, NY - 10566
(914) 995-3333
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri., except holidays. The Westchester County Department of Social Services provides a variety of services to county residents of low income and for families under severe financial pressure from catastrophic illness or family breakup. These services include, medical Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance and Homeless services. To apply for services, call or go to the district office...

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Westchester County Mount Vernon District Office

100 East First Street
Mount Vernon, NY - 10550
(914)995-3333
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri., except holidays. The Westchester County Department of Social Services provides a variety of services to county residents of low income and for families under severe financial pressure from catastrophic illness or family breakup. These services include, medical Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance and Homeless services. To apply for services, call or go to the district office...

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Soup Kitchen Sacred Heart, Project Family, Community Service Assoc.

115 Sharpe Blvd.
Mt. Vernon, NY - 10550
914 668-1428
Services: Feeding the neighbors. Emergency Food Program. Emergency pantry and support for other pantries in the community. The food will remain as local as possible. Please call for hours information. ..

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Peekskill District Office

750 Washington Street
Peekskill, NY - 10566
(914) 995-3333
Services include Medicaid, SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance and Homeless services. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri., except holidays...

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Oxford House for Men - Yonkers

203 Buena Vista Avenue
Yonkers, NY - 10701
914-963-5674
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Mount Vernon District Office

100 East First Street
Mount Vernon, NY - 10550
(914) 995-3333
Services include Medicaid, SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance and Homeless services. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri., except holidays...

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James F. Galgano Senior Center

55 Elm Street
Sleepy Hollow, NY - 10591
(914)366-5109
The Village of Sleepy Hollow Recreation and Parks Department enhances the quality of life for local residents with a particular focus on programs for youth and for seniors. The department manages the Sleepy Hollow Senior Center and a number of programs geared to senior citizens, including: Meals on Wheels - delivering food to homebound seniors. Senior Van - transportation for senior citizens for shopping, nutritional programs, special events and more. Senior Center programs including exercise and fitness classes, ceramics classes and more...

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Food Pantry St. Peter's

91 Ludlow Street
Yonkers, NY - 10705
914-963-0822
Feeding Our Neighbors. Emergency Food Program. Emergency pantry and support other pantries in the community. Food will remain as local as possible. Call for hours...

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Food Pantry Sacred Heart Mt. Vernon Pantry

116 Sharpe Blvd.
Mt. Vernon, NY - 10550
914 699-0138
Feeding Our Neighbors. Emergency Food Program. Emergency pantry and support other pantries in the community. Food will remain as local as possible. Call for hours...

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Food Pantry Sacred Heart Dobbs Ferry

18 Bellewood Avenue
Dobbs Ferry, NY - 10522
914-693-0119
Services: Feeding the neighbors. Emergency food program. Emergency food pantry and support for other community food pantry. The food is local whenever possible. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ..

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Food Pantry Holy Spirit Food Pantry

1969 Crompound Road
Cortland Manor, NY - 10567
914-737-2111
Feeding Our Neighbors. Emergency Food Program. Emergency pantry and support other pantries in the community. Food will remain as local as possible. Call for hours...

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Westchester County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Westchester County.

White Plains Adult Community Center

65 Mitchell Place
White Plains, NY - 10601
(914)422-1423
The Adult Community Center conveniently located at 65 Mitchell Place on the lower level of the historical Armory Plaza. Metered parking is available on Mitchell Place or in the City Center Parking Garage located on Martine Avenue and Main Street...

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Senior Center at Lake Isle

660 White Plains Road
Eastchester, NY - 10709
(914)337-0390
The Senior Center at Lake Isle, 660 White Plains Road, Eastchester. Located in Lake Isle Country Club, our world-class center offers an interactive environment for socializing, recreation, education, culture, and entertainment. Programs range from wellness and exercise to outings and live performances. Serving lunch daily. Transport is available for residents of Eastchester, Tuckahoe, and Bronxville. ..

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Senior Center at Garth Road

235 Garth Road
Scarsdale, NY - 10583
(914)771-3340
Gass Road Center, located at 235 Scarsdale Gass Road. The Neighborhood Center serves as a meeting place for residents of Garth Road and the surrounding area of the Town of Eastchester. The center is open on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The activities are tailored to the interests of the participants and include a range of leisure, educational, and entertainment programs. Lunch is provided every Wednesday. ..

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Rye Brook Senior Center

32 Garibaldi Place
Rye Brook, NY - 10573
(914)939-7904
The mission of the Rye Brook Seniors Program is to create an environment where older adults can congregate, receive services and participate in activities that will enhance their involvement in and with the community. Our objective is to institute a multi-dimensional program of activities for older adults that simultaneously satisfies the most active and the most passive aged and promotes life long learning...

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Mamaroneck Senior Center

1288 Boston Post Road
Larchmont, NY - 10538
(914)834-8840
The Senior Center operates under the auspices of the Town of Mamaroneck Community Services Office. The Center is completely accessible with handicapped restroom facilities and ample parking. The Center is open Monday through Friday yearround. Curbtocurb round trip transportation is available to residents of the Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont on the Senior Bus. Transportation is also available from the Larchmont Library when requested...

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Joseph G. Caputo Community Center

95 Broadway
Ossining, NY - 10562
(914)762-1350
The Senior Services department offers various assistance programs for health and wellness plus a full schedule of social activities. All programs are open to all Town of Ossining residents sixty years of age or older. Every effort is made to provide transportation, please call for details. The Center is handicapped accessible...

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Hugh A. Doyle Senior Center

94 Davis Avenue
New Rochelle, NY - 10805
(914)235-2363
The multi-services Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m. Programs include a full range of social, educational, and recreational activities...

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Fox Senior Center

198 Carpenter Avenue
Mount Kisco, NY - 10549
(914)666-8766
The Fox Senior Center is the home of the Mount Kisco Senior Recreation Group and the Mount Kisco Senior Nutrition Program. The Fox Senior Center is dedicated to enriching the lives of senior citizens in the Village/Town of Mount Kisco and surrounding communities. Our dedicated staff and extraordinary volunteers plan, develop and coordinate programs and services for our active and independent seniors. Our wealth of programs provide a variety of intellectual and recreational opportunities. Seniors can focus on their health in our wellness and exercise classes, workshops and health screenings or nourish their minds in our computer class, cultural arts celebrations and intergenerational partnerships. A delicious hot or cold lunch, curb-to-curb transportation and ample parking for those who drive, offer the nurturing environment to discover a new interest or just spend a relaxing afternoon with friends. We invite you to come and look forward to seeing you soon...

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Dobbs Ferry Senior Citizen Program

112 Main Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY - 10522
(914)231-8529
The Dobbs Ferry Senior Citizen Program provides a variety of classes, services and activities for our 60+ residents including exercise, arts & crafts, computer lessons, lectures, card games, Bingo, referral services and intergenerational events. We meet most weekdays at the Fire/Police Department building (112 Main Street)...

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Clinton Street Senior Center

1A Clinton Street
Pleasantville, NY - 10570
(914)769-2021
Pleasantville Senior Citizen Programs & Services provides recreational and educational programs, as well as support services for residents aged 55 and over. These programs and services are designed to enhance the quality of life of adult residents by increasing their independence and maintaining their involvement in community life. ..

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City of Yonkers Senior Citizen Centers - Senior Group #10

680 Bronx River Rd.
Yonkers, NY - 10704
(914)377-6486
Every Yonkers Senior Centers is unique! Some centers have scheduled specialist programs while others may have a more flexible, unstructured atmosphere open for socialization. Seniors play card games like bridge, pokeno and poker, and participate in other activities including sewing, sing along, chorus, dancing, exercise, billiards, bingo, crafts, and much more...

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Westchester County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.