Richmond County
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Local offices in Richmond County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
HRA Benefits Access Center Richmond
201 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
Help here
- Benefits applicationsVisit for help with cash assistance and other public benefit services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Human services · City office
Richmond SNAP Center
201 Bay Street, 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
Help here
- SNAP food benefitsVisit for help applying for or managing SNAP food benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nyc.gov
Child support · City office
Richmond County Family Court Child Support Services
18 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Help here
- Child support servicesVisit for in-person help with child support services and case questions.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on home4.nyc.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Richmond County Law Library
25 Hyatt Street, Room 515, Staten Island, NY 10301
Help here
- Public law libraryUse legal reference resources and get help locating legal information.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nycourts.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Community Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc.
120 Stuyvesant Place, Suite 409, Staten Island, NY 10301
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet help finding benefits, care, transportation, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cascsiny.org
Veterans · City office
Staten Island Veteran Resource Center
10 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Help here
- Veteran benefits and referralsGet help connecting with veteran benefits and support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on home4.nyc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center
120 Stuyvesant Place, 3rd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work, building job skills, and connecting with employers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.ny.gov
Library · Regional office
The New York Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use free learning, computer, and job search resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nypl.org
Office of the Staten Island Borough President website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Richmond County first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Health Essential Association Inc
1.6 miles from the center of Richmond County322 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306
Hours
- Tue10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (2nd of the month)
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Calvary Assembly of God
1.9 miles from the center of Richmond County4055 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Jewish Community Center of Staten Island
2.4 miles from the center of Richmond County1466 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 5 PM
- Tue9 AM to 5 PM
- Wed9 AM to 5 PM
- Thu9 AM to 6:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 3 PM
Who can come: Kosher food
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mas Staten Island Center Food Pantry
3.3 miles from the center of Richmond County180 Burgher Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304
Hours
- Fri3 PM to 6 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christian Pentecostal Church
3.9 miles from the center of Richmond County900 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304
Hours
- Tue1 PM to 4 PM
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mesivtha of Staten Island
4.5 miles from the center of Richmond County1870 Drumgoole Road East, Staten Island, NY 10309
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Kosher food
Listed on nyc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Richmond 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
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 988
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 988 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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