South Dayton
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Local offices in South Dayton
We have not checked South Dayton on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.
Nonprofits that serve South Dayton
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
Cattaraugus Community Action, Inc.
25 Jefferson Street, Salamanca, NY 14779-0308
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Cattaraugus County
South Dayton is in Cattaraugus County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Department of Social Services
1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 6010, Olean, NY 14760
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesApply for or get help with public assistance, SNAP, Medicaid, child care, and family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov
Public health · County office
Cattaraugus County WIC Program
1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4010, Olean, NY 14760
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits for eligible pregnant people and families with young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov
Public health · County office
Cattaraugus County Health Department
1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4010, Olean, NY 14760
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with county health services, including prevention, testing, reproductive health, and family health programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Department of Community Services
1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 4308, Olean, NY 14760
Help here
- Mental health and substance use counselingGet counseling, psychiatric care, crisis support, and referrals for mental health or substance use needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov
Older adults · County office
Department of the Aging and NY Connects
1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 7610, Olean, NY 14760
Help here
- Aging and long-term care assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get information, referrals, and help finding long-term supports.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.gov
Veterans · County office
Veterans Service Agency
1 Leo Moss Drive, Suite 6510, Olean, NY 14760
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help with benefit claims, pensions, education, burial benefits, and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cattco.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 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.
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