East Rockaway
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Local offices in East Rockaway
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Older adults · City office
Charles H. Formont Senior Center
6 James Street, East Rockaway, NY 11518
Help here
- Senior center activitiesOlder residents can take part in senior center activities and programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofeastrockaway.org
Library · Regional office
East Rockaway Public Library
477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, and use library programs and resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastrockawaylibrary.org
Local office · City office
Village Clerk's Office
376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
Help here
- Village tax paymentsPay village property taxes at the Clerk's Office.
- Temporary and permanent accessible parking permitsResidents can apply for a village-issued accessible parking permit with medical certification and the required state form.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofeastrockaway.org
Local office · City office
East Rockaway Village Hall
376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
Help here
- Village services and informationContact Village Hall for help finding village services and information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofeastrockaway.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Frank M. Pignataro Recreation Center
17 John Street, East Rockaway, NY 11518
Help here
- Recreation programsResidents can register for village recreation programs and pay related fees.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofeastrockaway.org
Village of East Rockaway website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve East Rockaway
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 Commission of Nassau County, Inc.
134 Jackson Street, Hempstead, NY 11550-2484
Listed on dos.ny.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Nassau County
East Rockaway is in Nassau County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Nassau County Department of Social Services
60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11553
Help here
- Public assistance and SNAPGet help applying for SNAP, temporary assistance, Medicaid, and other public benefits.
- Child care assistanceLearn about child care help for eligible families.
- Emergency and temporary housingContact the department for emergency housing and homeless prevention services.
- Child support enforcementGet help with child support services and enforcement.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health WIC, Hempstead
40 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health WIC, Glen Cove
113 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health WIC, Mineola
200 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.gov
Human services · Regional office
211 Long Island
Help here
- Health and human services referralsCall any time to get connected with local health and human services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211li.org
Public health · County office
Nassau County Department of Health
200 County Seat Drive, North Entrance, Mineola, NY 11501
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the department for county public health information and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nassaucountyny.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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988