Dunkirk
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Local offices in Dunkirk
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
City of Dunkirk Housing Authority
15 North Main Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- Public housingAsk the Housing Authority about subsidized housing and picking up an application.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wny.org
Utilities · City office
Dunkirk Finance and Treasury
342 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- Water bill paymentPay a city water bill online or contact the city for billing help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdunkirkny.gov
Utilities · City office
Dunkirk Public Works Department
342 Central Avenue, Suite 340, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- Water, sewer, waste pickup, and streetsContact Public Works about city water service, sewer, trash pickup, or street maintenance.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdunkirkny.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 WNY
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 for help finding local services and community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211wny.org
Local office · City office
Dunkirk City Hall
342 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- City services and recordsContact City Hall for city information, records, and help finding the right department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdunkirkny.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Chautauqua Works Dunkirk Career Center
407 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- Job and career helpGet help finding a job, planning a career, or accessing workforce services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
State office · County office
Department of Motor Vehicles - Dunkirk Office
3988 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a driver license, permit, or non-driver ID card at this office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Library · City office
Dunkirk Public Library
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdunkirkny.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dunkirk
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
FeedMore Western New York, Inc.
100 James E. Casey Dr., Buffalo, NY 14206
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 Assistance of Western New York, Inc.
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
Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.
17 West Courtney Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chautauqua County
Dunkirk is in Chautauqua County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Chautauqua County Social Services, Jamestown
110 East Fourth Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
Help here
- Temporary Assistance, SNAP, and MedicaidApply for cash assistance, food benefits, and Medicaid through the county social services office.Apply online
- Emergency assistanceAsk about help with urgent housing, utility, food, or safety needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Human services · County office
Chautauqua County Social Services, Dunkirk
319 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- Temporary Assistance, SNAP, and MedicaidApply for cash assistance, food benefits, and Medicaid through the county social services office.Apply online
- Emergency assistanceAsk about help with urgent housing, utility, food, or safety needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
State office · Nonprofit
Catholic Charities of Buffalo WIC
42 Dunham Place, Jamestown, NY 14701
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition support and benefits for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
State office · Nonprofit
Catholic Charities of Buffalo WIC, Dunkirk
326 Central Avenue, 1st Floor, Dunkirk, NY 14048
Help here
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition support and benefits for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ny.gov
Public health · County office
Chautauqua County Health Department
7 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about county health programs, immunizations, and community health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene Services
2 Academy Street, Suite 201, Mayville, NY 14757
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chautauquacountyny.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
- 2-1-1 WNY
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.
Call 988Text 988